Neonataalse
Neonataalse is a term used in Dutch-language medical writing to describe anything pertaining to the neonatal period—the first 28 days of life after birth. The term is related to the broader field of neonatology and is commonly used in clinical guidelines, research, and public health discussions about newborn care.
In clinical practice, neonatology focuses on the health and survival of newborns, especially those born preterm
Common conditions addressed during the neonatal period include prematurity with associated respiratory distress, jaundice (hyperbilirubinemia), congenital
Care approaches emphasize thermoregulation, safe feeding, infection prevention, and developmental support. Interventions may include respiratory support
Historically, neonatal care advanced with improvements in incubators, infection control, and respiratory therapies, leading to higher