Definition of «sick newborns»

The phrase "sick newborns" refers to babies who are not feeling well or have health problems soon after they are born.

These are doctors who have extra training in the care of sick newborns. (verywellfamily.com)
I am honored to be able to care for sick newborns. (stanfordchildrens.org)
Because you don't want to wake a sleeping, possibly sick newborn, it has soft illumination for night readings and a silent mode. (pregnancymagazine.com)
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