Newborns who require neonatal care often fall into several categories:
Premature infants: Born before 37 weeks of gestation. Low birth weight infants: Weighing less than 2,500 grams at birth. Infants with congenital anomalies: Structural or functional anomalies present from birth. Infants with respiratory distress: Difficulty breathing due to underdeveloped lungs or other issues. Infants with jaundice: Elevated levels of bilirubin in the blood.