Premature Babies

Premature babies require some extra care and attention. Learn more about what to expect when you bring your preemie home.
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5 Things You Should Know about Preterm Labor
About 11 percent of all pregnancies in the US deliver prematurely, and more than 450,000 pregnancies will be at risk for complications. Find ... Read More
Being Born Too Early Does Not Equal Lifetime of Health Problems
It was once thought that preterm babies were going to face health issues throughout their life. That may not be so.
Breastfeeding Premature Babies
Advances in neonatology give premature babies a great chance for a normal life. Today, more and more parents are discovering that there is ... Read More
Diet Soda Linked to Preterm Birth
Moms-to-be may want to rethink popping the top on that can of diet soda—it could increase the risk of preterm birth.
Extremely Preterm Babies Face Long-Term Lung Problems
Premature babies born at 25 weeks or earlier may face lung problems, such as asthma, down the road.
Healthcare for Preemies
Preemies are precious, but do require more care. Here is an overview of what follow-up your premature baby may need in addition to regular ... Read More
Kangaroo Care: Skin-to-Skin Contact to Help Your Preemie
Premature babies and their parents can benefit from loving touch through kangaroo care - the practice of giving preemies skin-to-skin ... Read More
Music Therapy: Mozart Might Benefit Preemies
Is there really a Mozart effect? New research suggests that playing Mozart’s music to preterm newborns slows their metabolism—helping the ... Read More
NICU Parent Survival Guide
Nothing prepares a new parent for the moment when she is released from the hospital without her newborn. Here are a few tips to surviving baby's ... Read More
Nutrition for Premature Babies
While each premature baby presents his or her own special concerns, nutritional issues for preemies generally fall into two categories: ... Read More
Premature Babies: 7 Things You Should Know
If a baby is born before 37 weeks gestation, it is considered premature (about 11 percent of all babies are premature by this definition). ... Read More
Probiotics for Preemies Leads to Faster Growth, Weight Gain
The smallest of preemies may benefit from probiotics, or the “good bacteria” that promotes intestinal health.
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