Courtney asked about pediatricians, but this OB wants Nevaeh to be seen by the hospital's Neonatologist who is a subspecialty of pediatrics that consists of the medical care of high risk newborn infants. He/she has a hospital-based specialty, and practices in the neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). Once the baby gets the green light, recommendations for pediatricians will be made at that time based on the level of care needed.....if any... above the normal infant check ups! He doesn't foresee any problems, but he does like to be extra cautious since Courtney has been on blood thinners throughout this pregnancy!
While we were visiting over the weekend, Courtney burnt her arm pretty bad when she took the lid off of a pot on the stove! OUCH! The on-call doctor recommended Benadryl Cream. Her OB today seemed very concerned because it is a 2nd degree burn! He is worried about possible infection which could harm the baby. He prescribed a different cream called Silvadene but then a nurse who has a background in burn units looked at Courntey's arm and recommended a different cream (Biafine Emulsion cream isn't absorbed into the blood stream, therefore the risk of it interacting with another medicines or the baby is low!).....They did reassure Courtney that the cream benefits would outweigh any risks in this situation. If her burn gets infected with red edges or she gets a fever, then she is to call in immediately and possibly will have to go to the hospital for antibiotics for an infection.....We pray all heals well! The OB wants to see Courtney next Wednesday to take another look at the burn! He is such a wonderful doctor!
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