Neonatal neurology, a crucial discipline to enhance neurologic care of the newborn

In the fetal and neonatal periods, a wide variety of primary neurological disorders occur, as well as a large number of neurological complications acquired during postnatal critical care. It is estimated that at least 30% of newborn infants admitted to neonatal intensive care will have neurological disorders or complications during their admission.(1‐3) In addition, neonatal clinical practices, as well as the NICU environment, including sensory and emotional stimulation, can impact neurodevelopmental outcomes.(4).