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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.
premature • birth • baby • nicu • suggestions
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.
premature • birth • baby • nicu • suggestions
<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>.
premature baby and child • resources • parenting
A book review of <i>Your Premature Baby and Child: Helpful Answers and Advice for Parents</i>.
premature baby and child • resources • parenting
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>.
nicu • premature babies • neonatalogy
A review of "Inside Baby ER," which appears in the October 2000 edition of <i>Reader's Digest</i>.
nicu • premature babies • neonatalogy
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.
premature birth • preemies • nicu • rsv
The story of our son, born at 29 weeks gestational, 2 1/2 months before his due date.
premature birth • preemies • nicu • rsv
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.
premature baby • premature gestation • kangeroo care • nicu • swaddling
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.
premature baby • premature gestation • kangeroo care • nicu • swaddling
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
holidays • hospital • nicu
Please help us with an upcoming article on surviving the holidays while your child is in the NICU
holidays • hospital • nicu
Navigating the NICU: Meeting the Crew
Describes the different medical professionals one may encounter in the NICU
nicu • doctors • nurses • medical professionals • newborn intensive care unit
Describes the different medical professionals one may encounter in the NICU
nicu • doctors • nurses • medical professionals • newborn intensive care unit
Navigating the NICU: Keeping Your Marriage Afloat
How to keep your marriage afloat while dealing with a child in the NICU
marriage • nicu • relationships • sick children • hospital
How to keep your marriage afloat while dealing with a child in the NICU
marriage • nicu • relationships • sick children • hospital
Post-partum in the NICU
When your baby is premature or sick....
premature • preterm • sick baby • nicu • infant
When your baby is premature or sick....
premature • preterm • sick baby • nicu • infant
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.
university • education • infertility • fertility • preconception
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.
university • education • infertility • fertility • preconception
Teens Walk for Premature Babies
The March of Dimes Walkamerica to fight prematurity is a great way to get kids involved in helping others.
march of dimes • service learning • premature birth • education • medical treatment
The March of Dimes Walkamerica to fight prematurity is a great way to get kids involved in helping others.
march of dimes • service learning • premature birth • education • medical treatment
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.
tired of being pregnant • natural ways to induce labor • labor inductions • castor oil • pressure points
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.
tired of being pregnant • natural ways to induce labor • labor inductions • castor oil • pressure points
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.
vbac healthy • nicu • repeat cesarean • uterine rupture • complications for mothers
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.
vbac healthy • nicu • repeat cesarean • uterine rupture • complications for mothers
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
holidays • traditions
Advice from the authors and other parents of preemies on how to cope with spending the holidays in the hospital
holidays • traditions
Multiple Birth Education Classes
Expectant parents of multiples receive the unique information and support they need via childbirth education classes developed especially for them.
childbirth class • childbirth education class • twins • triplets • twin education class
Expectant parents of multiples receive the unique information and support they need via childbirth education classes developed especially for them.
childbirth class • childbirth education class • twins • triplets • twin education class
Are you Ready for Another Child?
The article offers advice for parents of premature babies who are considering or planning to have another child.
premature babies • pregnancy • pre-term labor
The article offers advice for parents of premature babies who are considering or planning to have another child.
premature babies • pregnancy • pre-term labor
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.
premature baby • cystic fibrosis • hearing loss in children • special education aide • nicu
Every parent dreams of having a healthy baby. Many premature births result in birth defects and later special needs in education.
premature baby • cystic fibrosis • hearing loss in children • special education aide • nicu
<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>.
premature babies • timothy smith
A review of Timothy Smith's book, <i>Miracle Birth Stories of Very Premature Babies</i>.
premature babies • timothy smith
<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>.
premature birth • children's books
A book review of <i>Born Early: a premature baby's story for children</i>.
premature birth • children's books
Hello to Where I've Been
A reflection on where we, as parents of a preemie, have been.
premature infants • preemie
A reflection on where we, as parents of a preemie, have been.
premature infants • preemie
I'm a Joey- a Kangaroo Baby
Bonding with babies isn't just for animals.
kangaroo • baby • infant • premie • delivery
Bonding with babies isn't just for animals.
kangaroo • baby • infant • premie • delivery
Kangaroo Care: Meeting Your Preemie's Bare Necessities
An overview of kangaroo care, a method used in treating premature infants.
kangaroo care • skin-to-skin contact • bonding
An overview of kangaroo care, a method used in treating premature infants.
kangaroo care • skin-to-skin contact • bonding
Retinopathy of Prematurity
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP), an eye disorder most commonly found in premature infants, may require laser eye surgery to prevent blindness.
retinopathy of prematurity • rop • preemie eye disorder • retinopathy of prematurity stages • detached retina surgery
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP), an eye disorder most commonly found in premature infants, may require laser eye surgery to prevent blindness.
retinopathy of prematurity • rop • preemie eye disorder • retinopathy of prematurity stages • detached retina surgery
<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.
right to life • premature babies • andrew stinson • medical heroics
A book review of <i>The Long Dying of Baby Andrew</i> by Robert and Peggy Stinson.
right to life • premature babies • andrew stinson • medical heroics
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.
child development • occupational therapy • social skills • premature babies • premature
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.
child development • occupational therapy • social skills • premature babies • premature
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.
labor inductions • medical reason • pitocin • contractions • medical indications
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.
labor inductions • medical reason • pitocin • contractions • medical indications
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.
antidepressants during pregnancy • depression medication • zoloft • paxil • prozac
Research shows Zoloft, Paxil and Prozac can increase baby's risk of heart defects, preterm birth, trips to the NICU and lower Apgar scores.
antidepressants during pregnancy • depression medication • zoloft • paxil • prozac
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?
depression • manic depression • bipolar • gene • genetics
Medical technology is knocking on the door to a whole new amazing world. But has science underestimated depression and manic depression?
depression • manic depression • bipolar • gene • genetics
Gastrostomy Tubes: Types, Care and Placement
This article is a primer on gastrostomy or G tubes and buttons.
gastrostomy • gastrostomy tubes • gtubes • gbutton • peg
This article is a primer on gastrostomy or G tubes and buttons.
gastrostomy • gastrostomy tubes • gtubes • gbutton • peg
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
breastfeeding • multiples • twins • triplets • quadruplets
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
breastfeeding • multiples • twins • triplets • quadruplets
This and That From the Editors
Lists resources of interest to those interested in preemies.
magazine articles • premature birth • preemies.
Lists resources of interest to those interested in preemies.
magazine articles • premature birth • preemies.
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.
folic acid • preterm labor • prenatal vitamins • preterm birth • supplements
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.
folic acid • preterm labor • prenatal vitamins • preterm birth • supplements
Crocheting for Charity
Charitable organizations are always ready to accept hand crocheted items. Consider giving your crochet items to those who need them most.
crocheting • crochet • charity • crochet charity • crochet items
Charitable organizations are always ready to accept hand crocheted items. Consider giving your crochet items to those who need them most.
crocheting • crochet • charity • crochet charity • crochet items
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.
preterm labor • fetal fibronectin • contractions • test results • week 34 of pregnancy
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.
preterm labor • fetal fibronectin • contractions • test results • week 34 of pregnancy
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.
surviving siblings • losing a baby • surviving children • processing grief • life-long consequences
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.
surviving siblings • losing a baby • surviving children • processing grief • life-long consequences
Preemie Prose: Welcome to Holland
Contains "Welcome to Holland," a well-known thought upon the birth of a premature child.
premature birth • alternative birth
Contains "Welcome to Holland," a well-known thought upon the birth of a premature child.
premature birth • alternative birth
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
preterm labor • fetal fibronectin • prematurity • ffn • risk factors 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
preterm labor • fetal fibronectin • prematurity • ffn • risk factors for preterm labor
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.
meet needs of health care • nursing shortage • nurses • electronic prescribing • health it
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.
meet needs of health care • nursing shortage • nurses • electronic prescribing • health it
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.
autism • symptoms • early signs • pointing • autistic leading
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.
autism • symptoms • early signs • pointing • autistic leading
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.
early elective cesarean • breathing problems • infection • acog guidelines • lung maturity
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.
early elective cesarean • breathing problems • infection • acog guidelines • lung maturity
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.
european union • european union eastern partnership • former soviet republics • russian foreign policy • belarus
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.
european union • european union eastern partnership • former soviet republics • russian foreign policy • belarus
From Ridicule to Respect: A Then and Now Look at Prematurity
Looks at the care of premature babies 100 years ago compared to now.
premature babies • dr. martin couney • care of premature babies • history of premature babies • premies
Looks at the care of premature babies 100 years ago compared to now.
premature babies • dr. martin couney • care of premature babies • history of premature babies • premies
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.
kangaroo care • baby care • infant • newborn • bonding
When an infant is born, breathing problems and adjustment issues with the harsher environment outside the womb can occur. Kangaroo care helps newborns adjust.
kangaroo care • baby care • infant • newborn • bonding
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.
preemie • premature infant • premature baby • health risks of preemies • early labor
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.
preemie • premature infant • premature baby • health risks of preemies • early labor
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.
infant formula • breastmilk substitutes • health risks • formula-fed • 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.
infant formula • breastmilk substitutes • health risks • formula-fed • formula
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.
home birth safety • newborn death • obstetricians oppose home birth • acog • pediatricians on home birth
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.
home birth safety • newborn death • obstetricians oppose home birth • acog • pediatricians on home birth
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.
risk in pregnancy and birth • risk estimation • true risk of pregnancy and birth • risk of uterine rupture • early cesarean
Mothers today are inundated with the risks for themselves and their babies; however it is crucial to explain risks in terms that are understandable.
risk in pregnancy and birth • risk estimation • true risk of pregnancy and birth • risk of uterine rupture • early cesarean
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
pulmonologist • neurologist • pediatric neurologist • physiatrist • orthopedist
This article is an overview of the functions of most of the doctors/specialists that our children may need to see
pulmonologist • neurologist • pediatric neurologist • physiatrist • orthopedist
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.
medical professional careers • traveling nurse career • understanding a medical travel contract • advice for the first time medical traveler • travel contracts
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.
medical professional careers • traveling nurse career • understanding a medical travel contract • advice for the first time medical traveler • travel contracts
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