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Yes, one must consult a pediatric neonatologist for treating spina bifida (neural tube defect affecting the spine) and other birth defects in newborns.

Premature babies and few new-borns need intensive care so that they can grow without any risk of infections and problems. Research suggests that babies born before or after 7 months are highly prone to infections and grow slowly as compared to babies born in full-term. Hence, they require a few days of neonatal intensive care (NICU) for proper growth and development in the hospital.

Yes, common cold and coughs in new-borns are not very dangerous but they still require remedies and guidance from expert doctors like pediatric neonatologists.

No, a pediatric neonatologist treats all new-borns from day one to six months irrespective of whether they are born premature or normal.