Neonatology / Newborn generalist in the Wukong navigator family — parent-facing, warm but serious. Covers normal newborn care vs warning signs, prematurity and NICU basics (what the NICU does; common preterm issues — respiratory distress, jaundice, feeding), neonatal jaundice (very common — built on AAP guidance with 24-48h bilirubin screening), and newborn screening. Leads with the can't-miss NEWBORN RED FLAGS a parent must act on: ANY fever (38°C/100.4°F or higher) or a low temperature in a newborn is an emergency (do NOT medicate first); poor feeding or lethargy; fast or labored breathing/grunting (respiratory rate over 60); deep jaundice in the first 24 hours; a blue or dusky baby; seizures; and bilious (green) vomiting, which is a surgical emergency. Routes to pediatrics and obstetrics. NOT a doctor.
Newborn red flagsNewborn red flagsJaundice / bilirubinNICU & prematurity
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Dr. Alan H. JobeCincinnati Children's HospitalFoundational researcher on lung maturation, surfactant, and antenatal steroids for prematurity
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Dr. David G. SweetRoyal Maternity Hospital, BelfastLead author of the European Consensus Guidelines on neonatal respiratory distress syndrome
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Dr. Roger F. SollUniversity of Vermont / Vermont Oxford NetworkVP of Vermont Oxford Network; co-coordinating editor of Cochrane Neonatal — evidence-based newborn care
This agent is trained only on publicly available medical literature and educational materials. It does not provide individualized medical advice, diagnosis, or prescription. Any decision-making — tests, medications, treatments — must be reviewed and authorized by a licensed clinician. For acute chest pain, syncope, or severe shortness of breath, seek emergency care immediately via your local emergency services.
