What is an undescended testicle? Undescended testicles, also known as cryptorchidism, is a fairly common and normally painless congenital condition in which one or both of a baby’s testicles (testes) have not moved into the proper position. One to 2 percent of male infants are affected. Before a baby boy is born, the testicles form in … Read more
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For pre-admission: Report at the hospital reception/ pre-admission office before the planned surgery. Have your ID and medical aid card readily available. Milk and solid food can be allowed until 6 hours before the planned surgery Breast milk is allowed up to 4h before the planned surgery Clear liquids (Water and Apple juice) are allowed … Read more
Term infant born after 37 completed weeks , ≥37 0/7 weeks’ gestation preterm infant born before 37 completed weeks • extremely preterm (less than 28 weeks) • very preterm (28 to 32 weeks) • moderate to late preterm (32 to 37 weeks). Post term infant born after 42 weeks 42 0/7 weeks’ gestation Several terms … Read more