Neonatal Fungal Infections Neonatal Fungal Infections: What Parents Should Know About Birth Canal Transmission Newborn health is beautifully complex, and one area that deserves more awareness is neonatal fungal infections acquired during birth . While many births are uncomplicated, certain microbial imbalances can be passed from mother to baby during delivery through the birthing canal. Understanding how this happens — and why maternal health matters — can make a meaningful