Neonatology focuses on newborn babies, while paediatrics generally provides medical care for children and adolescents. The appropriate service depends on the child's age, health needs, and clinical assessment.

Arrange medical advice if a newborn is feeding poorly, unusually sleepy, has a fever or low temperature, develops worsening jaundice, or shows any other concerning change. Seek urgent care for breathing difficulty, blue or grey colour, seizures, or difficulty waking the baby.

Neonatal jaundice is yellowing of a newborn's skin or eyes related to bilirubin. A clinician assesses the baby and may measure bilirubin to decide whether monitoring, feeding support, phototherapy, or other care is appropriate.

Phototherapy uses a specific light treatment to help lower bilirubin in some newborns. A paediatric or neonatal clinician determines whether it is needed and monitors the baby's response.

A newborn may need neonatal intensive care for concerns such as prematurity, breathing or feeding difficulties, infection, or a need for close monitoring. The treating neonatal team explains the recommended care based on the baby's condition.

Congenital hernias are openings or weaknesses present from birth that can allow tissue to protrude, often in the groin or around the navel. A paediatric clinician should assess a suspected hernia and advise whether observation or treatment is appropriate.

Paediatric laparoscopic surgery is an operation performed using a small camera and instruments through small incisions. Whether it is suitable depends on the condition, the child's health, and the surgeon's assessment.

Bring relevant medical records, test results, a list of medicines, and notes about symptoms and when they started. For a newborn, include details about feeding, wet nappies, and any changes you have noticed.