Brett J. Manley is a Neonatologist based in Parkville, VIC. His rooms are at Level 7, 20 Flemington Road, Parkville VIC 3052, Australia.
Neonatology is focused on the care of babies who are very small, very unwell, or born too early. In many cases, Brett works with babies who need close monitoring and strong support to help them breathe, feed, and grow safely.
Breathing and lung problems are a big part of this work. Brett helps manage issues like infant respiratory distress syndrome, acute respiratory distress in newborns, and conditions such as bronchopulmonary dysplasia. At times, babies also need care for problems like pneumothorax, respiratory acidosis, or problems with ongoing breathing control after birth.
Premature infants often need extra support for things like apnea of prematurity and infantile apnea. That can be scary for families, but the goal is steady, calm care with clear plans for what comes next. Brett also looks after babies with patent ductus arteriosus, which can affect how blood moves through the heart in the early days.
Some newborn problems come from lack of oxygen around birth. Brett is involved in care when there is cerebral hypoxia, asphyxia neonatorum, and fetal issues that can lead to complications after delivery. Those early injuries can sometimes link with later needs, including spastic diplegia infantile type.
There are also eye concerns in some preterm babies, like retinopathy of prematurity. Gastrointestinal emergencies can happen too, including gastrointestinal perforation. Brett’s work can include care plans that cover multiple body systems, not just breathing.
Brett has experience working with hospital neonatal teams. His training includes medical education in neonatal care, with a strong focus on supporting newborns who are struggling, especially in the first days of life.
