Everyone loves to visit a new baby. Preemies aren’t excluded from this list, but visiting them is a lot more complicated. Although some things are the same, it’s important to learn what you should know before visiting a preemie in the hospital so you can be prepared for it; especially if they’re in the NICU …
You are probably a nervous wreck if your baby is in the neonatal intensive care unit. While these feelings are normal, you don’t have to worry about every little thing that goes on in the NICU. There are some things you can do to make things better for yourself. Use these tips to stay calm …
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Premature babies, or preemies, are not fully developed and for that reason they have special needs that need to be attended to by their parents, and often by health care professionals. What to Expect with Your Premature Baby If your baby is kept in the NICU (neonatal intensive care unit), your physician and other healthcare …
When parents are expecting twins, they often wonder – will my babies have to spend time in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU)? Approximately 60 percent of twins are born prematurely, and nearly 50 percent of twins will be born at low birth weight, which means many newborn twins need the extra in-hospital care of …
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When an expectant mother goes into premature labor, often doctors can find a way to stop the process so that she is able to carry her baby full term. However there are times when the baby just insists on being born right then and there. What Is a Preemie? Babies born before the 37th week …
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After reading the following submission from Sara Lemley of Mansfield, Texas, I have created a new category on this site of “Giving Back”. Thank you for your sharing your story and keeping little Matthew’s legacy alive. ~ Kim We are the Lemley’s; Michael, Sara, and Preston. Our journey began in 2006 when trying to conceive …
Blip.TV is a free online service that offers producers a way to distribute diy videos. While they do not have any big television shows, they have many specialized shows that help in areas alienated by cable. One of those areas that are hardly covered by regular cable is life with preemie children. One of the …
