Newly Diagnosed with Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia

When your infant is diagnosed with BPD, it can be overwhelming. Work with your child’s health care team, to ensure you understand the condition, treatment options and how to take care of your baby’s daily care once your baby leaves the hospital.

The steps below can help you better understand and manage your baby’s BPD diagnosis:

• Learn about BPD. It is important to understand how BPD and other lung related conditions like respiratory distress syndrome or RDS affect your infant’s lungs and development.
• Understand what treatments are needed and how long your infant may need the recommended treatments.
• Before your baby is discharged, ask about your baby’s daily care plan, any medications or treatments and ways to prevent or reduce future complications.