Welcoming a new baby into the world comes with many joyful moments—and important steps to help protect your child’s health from the very beginning.

Give Your Baby a Healthy Start

Welcoming a new baby is an exciting time for every family. It also comes with important steps to protect your child’s health.

One of these steps is Newborn Screening (NBS). This simple test can help detect certain health conditions early. Early detection gives doctors the chance to provide proper care before complications develop.

What Is Newborn Screening?

Newborn Screening uses a few drops of blood taken from your baby’s heel. Healthcare professionals usually perform the test shortly after birth.

The screening checks for certain inherited and metabolic conditions. Some of these conditions may not cause clear symptoms during the first days of life.

Finding them early can make a major difference. Doctors can start treatment, monitoring, or nutritional support when needed. Early care may also help prevent serious health problems later in life.

Why Is Early Detection Important?

A newborn may look healthy even when an underlying condition is present. Without screening, parents may not know about the condition until symptoms appear.

Newborn Screening helps doctors identify possible concerns sooner. It also gives parents more time to understand the condition and follow the recommended care plan.

A simple test during your baby’s first days can help protect their health as they grow.

G6PD Deficiency Confirmatory Testing

Perpetual Help Medical Center – Las Piñas also provides confirmatory testing for G6PD Deficiency.

We are proud to be the only hospital in Las Piñas accredited by the Department of Health to perform this confirmatory test.

Doctors may recommend confirmatory testing when a newborn screening result shows a possible G6PD Deficiency.

The test helps Pediatricians determine whether your baby has the condition. With a confirmed result, your healthcare team can provide the right guidance and precautions.

What Is G6PD Deficiency?

G6PD Deficiency is an inherited condition that affects red blood cells.

People with this condition may develop problems after exposure to certain medicines, foods, chemicals, or infections. These triggers can cause red blood cells to break down faster than normal.

In babies, G6PD Deficiency may increase the risk of jaundice. In some cases, it may also lead to hemolytic anemia.

Knowing about the condition early helps parents avoid possible triggers. It also allows doctors to monitor the baby’s health when necessary.

Start Your Baby’s Journey with the Right Care

Your baby’s first days are an important time for preventive care.

Newborn Screening can help identify health concerns before symptoms become obvious. When further testing is needed, confirmatory testing can give parents and doctors clearer answers.

At Perpetual Help Medical Center – Las Piñas, our healthcare team is ready to support you and your baby from the very beginning.

Give your little one a healthy start.

For inquiries about Newborn Screening and G6PD Confirmatory Testing, contact Perpetual Help Medical Center – Las Piñas today.