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Dr. Harbhajan Chawla, MD
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist
Dr. Harbhajan Chawla is a Neonatal-Perinatal Physician practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Chawla cares for the critically ill newborn and premature infants. Neonatal-Perinatal Physicians treat conditions such as breathing disorders, birth defects, infections, and any other life-threatening medical problems. They coordinate with their young patients families and other physicians to determine appropriate treatment.
61 years
Experience
Dr. Harbhajan Chawla, MD
- Philadelphia, PA
- University of Medicine (1) Yangon in Myanmar
- Accepting new patients
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Can a baby survive if born at 6 months?
Yes it can survive with good outcome provided there are no other complications
Is neonatal lupus common?
No it is not common
What are diseases detected in newborn screening?
Extended screening gives information on many metabolic diseases
How does gestational diabetes affect my baby?
If your diabetes is corrrctly and medications the resits are good
Is anemia in preterm babies normal?
Anemia is normal early on. It should come up by 10 mon Td had if age.
Why is my baby unable to feed properly?
Pump breast milk, put in a syringe with a tubing attached to the breast when baby sucks on breast. Milk is tickling down into the baby's mouth.
Do preterm babies always have late development issues?
Depending on prematurity, 34-36-week baby will catch up pretty good by one year.
My daughter is 1 month old and her stool is starting to look different. Should I be concerned?
No, unless it's black like charcoal or red in color (blood).
My 5 days old baby is throwing up the milk she drinks. What should I do?
I would not worry if the baby is healthy and gaining weight.
Can I have a normal delivery if my first one was a caesarean?
Yes. Unless the section was classical.
My baby is 7 months old and is not gaining weight. What can I do?
I would check what he is eating. May encourage feeds with caloric density.
We are planning my wife’s delivery at 37 weeks. Is it risky?
There is risk for developing Respiratory Distress Syndrome.
Is convulsions in a child during fever okay?
Baby should be seen and evaluated to make sure there is nothing wrong with the baby
What is the right age for teething?
I would not worry. Follow closely.
My son is 1 year and detected with pneumonia. is it serious?
No pneumonia should be taken lightly.
My baby is constipated for a week. What can I do?
It is not abnormal unless the stool is hard and coming out as pellets
