Many premature babies suffer from anemias while they receive treatment in a NICU. This article will give you a definition of anemia, describe common types of it, and talk about diagnosis and...
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Many parents of hospitalized babies in the NICU feel isolated from their little ones. Kangaroo Care (KC) may remedy some of those feelings and provide an opportunity for close bonding between parents...
Intraventricular Hemorrhage In Preemies – Information For Parents
Intraventricular Hemorrhage (IVH) is a type of brain injury that occurs much more often among premature babies than among full-term newborns. The presence of this kind of intracranial bleeding places...
Steroids are usually given to pregnant women to benefit the baby in the following situations (ACOG):Pregnant women at 24 0/7 weeks - 33 6/7 weeks who are at risk of having premature delivery...
Premature birth is defined as birth before completed 37 weeks of gestational age and is quite common in the USA (Source). Rates of prematurity depend on the race and range between 9% for white babies...
Despite seeing thousands of deliveries throughout my career, I still can't stop myself from having joyful feelings each time whenever a newborn baby starts crying right after coming out from the...