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Kim Ledgerwood

Editorial Director, HealthyWomen

As HealthyWomen’s editorial director, Kim oversees the production of all content and ensures that it is aligned with our mission, meets our high editorial standards and captures our brand voice.

Kim is an award-winning editor and copywriter with more than 25 years of experience. She started her career as a copywriter and broadcast producer at the Southeast’s largest full-service advertising agency, The Tombras Group. Since then, she has edited and written for a wide variety of clients, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to indie authors across multiple industries and topics.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, as well as a master’s degree in communications/advertising from The University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

Kim lives in Maryland with her husband, three children and a menagerie of pets.

Jacquelyne Froeber

Senior Editor, HealthyWomen

Jacquelyne Froeber is an award-winning journalist and editor. She holds a BA in journalism from Michigan State University. She is the former editor-in-chief of Celebrated Living magazine and has editing and writing experience for print and online publications, including Health magazine, Coastal Living magazine and AARP.org.

As a breast cancer survivor, Jacquelyne encourages everyone to perform self-exams and get their yearly mammograms.

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Tests and Examinations for Newborns

Pregnancy & Postpartum

Newborn screening varies by state and is subject to change, especially considering the constant advancements in medical technology. The disorders listed below are some that may be included in newborn screening programs. Check your state's requirements and talk with your health care professional for guidance.


TestDateResults
Congenital hypothyroidism*  
Phenylketonuria (PKU)*  
Biotinidase deficiency  
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia  
Cystic fibrosis  
Galactosemia  
Hemoglobinopathy  
Hearing screening  
Homocystinuria   
Maple Syrup Urine Disease (MSUD)  
MCAD deficiency (medium chain acyl CoA dehydrogenase deficiency)  
Sickle cell disease  
Toxoplasmosis  
Tyrosinemia  
Other:**  
Other:  
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* All 50 states in the United States screen for PKU and congenital hypothyroidism. Other screenings vary by state.

** You should consider requesting additional tests if you have a family history of an inherited disorder, you have previously given birth to a child affected by a disorder, an infant in your family died due to a suspected metabolic disorder or you have another reason to believe your child may be at risk for a certain medical condition. Talk with your health care professional for guidance.

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