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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.
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- Everyday Tech Gadgets Help Moms and NICU Babies Bond
- At one Los Angeles hospital, technology comes to the rescue of new moms recovering from C-section and their NICU babies
- 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
- 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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