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NICU and Your Premature Baby
Your precious baby has arrived early and is now in the NICU. A lot is going through your mind at the moment but being informed will help you during this emotional time.
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<i>Your Premature Baby and Child</i>: After the NICU Help
A book review of <i>Your Premature Baby and Child: Helpful Answers and Advice for Parents</i>.
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Article Alert: <i>Inside Baby ER</i>
A review of "Inside Baby ER," which appears in the October 2000 edition of <i>Reader's Digest</i>.
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Born Too Soon: T.J.'s Story
The story of our son, born at 29 weeks gestational, 2 1/2 months before his due date.
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Caring For a Premature Baby
The unexpected arrival of a new baby can be very scary. Learning how to care for your new baby properly can be challenging yet vastly rewarding.
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Holidays in the Hospital--Please give your comments
Please help us with an upcoming article on surviving the holidays while your child is in the NICU
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Navigating the NICU: Meeting the Crew
Describes the different medical professionals one may encounter in the NICU
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Navigating the NICU: Keeping Your Marriage Afloat
How to keep your marriage afloat while dealing with a child in the NICU
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Post-partum in the NICU
When your baby is premature or sick....
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Courses at Suite University
Ever wondered what courses were available at Suite University? Now you can get an idea of what three of them are about, and how they can help you.
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Teens Walk for Premature Babies
The March of Dimes Walkamerica to fight prematurity is a great way to get kids involved in helping others.
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Tired of Being Pregnant!
Though many mothers are tired of being pregnant in late pregnancy, there are several things to consider before you use natural ways to induce labor.
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VBAC Healthy for Babies
Repeat cesareans are often encouraged today as providers argue they are safer for babies. However, evidence suggests that these babies tend to need help in the NICU.
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Surviving the Holidays With a Baby in the Hospital
Advice from the authors and other parents of preemies on how to cope with spending the holidays in the hospital
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Multiple Birth Education Classes
Expectant parents of multiples receive the unique information and support they need via childbirth education classes developed especially for them.
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Are you Ready for Another Child?
The article offers advice for parents of premature babies who are considering or planning to have another child.
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Premature Infants - Special Needs
Every parent dreams of having a healthy baby. Many premature births result in birth defects and later special needs in education.
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<i>Miracle Birth Stories</i>: Inspiring Accounts for Everyone
A review of Timothy Smith's book, <i>Miracle Birth Stories of Very Premature Babies</i>.
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<i>Born Early</i>: A Children's Book On Premature Birth
A book review of <i>Born Early: a premature baby's story for children</i>.
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Hello to Where I've Been
A reflection on where we, as parents of a preemie, have been.
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I'm a Joey- a Kangaroo Baby
Bonding with babies isn't just for animals.
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Kangaroo Care: Meeting Your Preemie's Bare Necessities
An overview of kangaroo care, a method used in treating premature infants.
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Retinopathy of Prematurity
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP), an eye disorder most commonly found in premature infants, may require laser eye surgery to prevent blindness.
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<i>The Long Dying of Baby Andrew</i>: A Book Review
A book review of <i>The Long Dying of Baby Andrew</i> by Robert and Peggy Stinson.
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A New Preemie Parent

Early Childhood Developmental Delays
Many babies are slow to reach certain milestones. This can be a concern to new parents, especially if the parents compare the baby to other children his age.
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Labor Inductions - Part II
Research shows that not all inductions are done for true medical reasons. Mothers should ask several questions to their provider if an induction is recommended.
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Antidepressants During Pregnancy
Research shows Zoloft, Paxil and Prozac can increase baby's risk of heart defects, preterm birth, trips to the NICU and lower Apgar scores.
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Brave New Millennium - Part I
Medical technology is knocking on the door to a whole new amazing world. But has science underestimated depression and manic depression?
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Gastrostomy Tubes: Types, Care and Placement
This article is a primer on gastrostomy or G tubes and buttons.
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Breastfeeding Multiples
More women than ever are expecting multiples-twins, triplets, quads, etc. Can they breastfeed? You bet! Learn more about being successful with breastfeeding multiples in this article based on a June 1998 Journal of Human Lactation manuscript
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This and That From the Editors
Lists resources of interest to those interested in preemies.
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Benefits of Folic Acid
Folic acid has been shown to decrease a mother's chance of neural tube defects. New research also suggests that folic acid may reduce preterm birth.
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Crocheting for Charity
Charitable organizations are always ready to accept hand crocheted items. Consider giving your crochet items to those who need them most.
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Detecting Preterm Labor
Fetal Fibronectin is available to mothers starting at 24 weeks of pregnancy. It is a test recommended by the ACOG for women who have symptoms of preterm labor.
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Grieving a Sibling's Death into Adulthood
What we know about grief is that it can be a life-long process. Adults who have lost siblings right around the time of birth may need psychological support.
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Preemie Prose: Welcome to Holland
Contains "Welcome to Holland," a well-known thought upon the birth of a premature child.
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Am I at Risk for Preterm Labor?
Your result on a fetal fibronectin test can indicate if you are at risk to deliver a preterm baby. Most care providers alter their care plan based on fFN results
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Be Ready to Meet the Needs for Health Care
Are health care jobs still booming in light of the current downturn in the economy? The answer is yes and no. In some areas there continues to be a tremendous shortage.
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Dalton's Story: Early Signs
I think it is important for families to share their personal stories of triumphs and challenges that they face with autism. Here is the beginning of Dalton's journey.
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Early Elective Cesareans Can Be Harmful
If you have been advised by your care provider to have an elective cesarean, here is what you need to know about the timing of your cesarean.
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European Union Courts Former Soviet States
On May 7, 2009, the European Union hosted a summit in Prague where the representatives of member states and 6 former Soviet republics met to formalize a new relationship.
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From Ridicule to Respect: A Then and Now Look at Prematurity
Looks at the care of premature babies 100 years ago compared to now.
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Kangaroo Care for Baby
When an infant is born, breathing problems and adjustment issues with the harsher environment outside the womb can occur. Kangaroo care helps newborns adjust.
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Premature Labor and Delivery
An infant born at 38 to 42 gestational weeks is considered full-term. When a baby is delivered before 37 weeks, the infant is considered a premature birth, or preemie.
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Hazards of Infant Formula
Breastfeeding has definite benefits over breastmilk substitutes. Yet parents are often unaware that formula has been shown to pose many health risks to babies.
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Home Birth Safety
Parent-consumers still want to have the option of having a home birth, however support for home births from the medical community may be dwindling.
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Normalizing Birth
Mothers today are inundated with the risks for themselves and their babies; however it is crucial to explain risks in terms that are understandable.
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Overview of Physician Specialties
This article is an overview of the functions of most of the doctors/specialists that our children may need to see
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Traveling Health Care Professionals
For the first time traveler, signing a contract for a travel assignment is exciting, but it can also be a time of confusion. Not all travel contracts are equal.
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