Ryner Lai, MBBS

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• Tips for managing medical bills after a NICU stay 

  If your medical debt is stressing you out, here are some steps you can take to make the payment process as simple as possible. 

• Pain management options during labor if your infant has FNAIT

  Here’s what you need to know about the risks and benefits of different pain management options during labor if your infant may have FNAIT.

• Understanding bleeds caused by FNAIT vs other congenital bleeding disorders

  Though bleeding is common in several congenital disorders, the cause and treatment methods often differ depending on the diagnosis.

• What to do if IVIG treatments make you feel like you have the flu

  IVIG side effects can range from nausea to sore throat to fatigue, and can be so severe that you may think you have caught the flu.

• Why antibody levels can fluctuate during pregnancy

  Learn more about antibody levels in the blood, including how to test for them and what changes in antibody concentration could mean.

• AI models may lead to earlier detection of necrotizing enterocolitis

  Artificial intelligence is enhancing newborn healthcare by providing an avenue for earlier diagnosis.

• Patient develops hemolytic anemia due to IVIG treatment

  A patient was diagnosed with IVIG-induced hemolytic anemia after extensive investigations were performed.

• How to recognize the signs of internal bleeding in an infant

  Learn more about how to identify the signs of internal bleeding, a common symptom of fetal and neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia (FNAIT).

• Worried about FNAIT risk? Consider talking to your doctor

  If you’re worried your infant may be at risk of FNAIT, there are ways for your doctor to diagnose it before you reach your due date.

• How to support your pregnant partner if they are at risk of FNAIT

  Learn how to support your partner if she is at risk of FNAIT during her pregnancy, both physically and emotionally.