Preemies

Premature Babies: How to Make Sure Your Little One is Protected during and after Birth

Premature Babies: How to Make Sure Your Little One is Protected during and after Birth

Babies that are born early need special care in their early days to ensure good health. Since their bodily systems aren’t as fully developed, additional precautions need to be taken to look after their well-being. Here are some of the best ways to make sure that your premature baby is protected during and after birth.

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Embracing the Organic Lifestyle with a Premature Baby

Embracing the Organic Lifestyle with a Premature Baby

Moms of preemies know that we often have to face a very different set of challenges than parents of full-term babies. There are important differences that affect our baby’s health; often, for instance, our baby will require physiotherapy to strengthen muscles and obtain greater balance. Additionally, although breastfeeding is crucial from birth, very premature babies can

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Preemie Preparation: What Are the Risk Factors for Preterm Birth?

Preemie Preparation: What Are the Risk Factors for Preterm Birth?

When a baby is delivered before the 37th week of pregnancy, that baby is considered to have been prematurely born. Premature (or “preemie”) babies born between 34 and 36 weeks of pregnancy are considered late pre-term preemies. Moderately pre-term babies are those born between the 32nd and 34th week of pregnancy. Those born between the

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What Parents Of Preemies Should Know About RSV

Reducing the risk Always washing their hands before holding their child, and insisting that others do, too; Washing babies’ toys, clothes, play areas and bedding often; Not sharing personal items (pacifiers, cups, forks, spoons, towels, washcloths); Keeping babies away from anyone with a cold or the flu, and avoiding crowded areas and day care during

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