All babies in the U.S. receive newborn screening tests before leaving the hospital to test for possible health concerns. See which tests your baby may receive.
Low birthweight is when a baby is born weighing less than 5 pounds, 8 ounces. Learn about the causes, risks and health-related effects of low birthweight.
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic condition that affects breathing and digestion. You can get a CF carrier screening test to find out if your baby has CF, too.