Articles related to "Premature Babies"



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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The Premature Baby Book: Still An Excellent Guide
Review of <i>The Premature Baby Book</i> by Helen Harrison.
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Premature Baby Care
The prospect of caring for a premature infant can be quite daunting. Fortunately there are techniques that can help make this process much easier.
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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>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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<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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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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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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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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Health Problems in Preemies
Because organs and organ systems of premature infants aren't fully developed, these infants are at risk for a host of health problems.
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Jordan's World: A web site review
A review of "Jordan's World," a personal preemie page.
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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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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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Preemie Picks: Offline help for parents of preemies
An introduction to the series we will be doing on books about premature babies.
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Preemies of Note: Mark Twain
The first in a series about famous preemies, the article focuses on the life and work of Mark Twain, who was born two months premature.
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Preemies of Note: Victor Hugo
A brief biography of Victor Hugo, born premature.
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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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RSV Season: A Review of Symptoms and Prevention
Provides information on preventing RSV and colds.
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RSV: It's Not Over Yet
Provides general information about the RSV virus.
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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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The Smell of Rain
Contains the inspiring story of Danae Blessing.
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Website Review: Comeunity.com
A Website review of www.comeunity.com.
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New Baby Prayers
Simple prayers thank God for a safe delivery, bless a new baby, comfort the new mother, and welcome a new baby into the family.
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Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
This article describes the causes, signs, diagnosis and treatment of this eye disease that a small minority of premature babies may develop.
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Best Car Seats for Preemies
Premature babies require an infant car seat that is suited to their tiny size. These seats are suitable for babies of low birth weight.
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Donating Your Breast Milk
How you can donate your breast milk to help premature babies this Christmas.
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Newborns in Need
Newborns in Need help babies get the essential clothing and bedding they need. Carol Green created this charity after seeing the plight of babies going without.
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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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Tactile Defensiveness
A child who displays tactile defensiveness might miss out on special holiday foods such as Aunt Susie's red Jello salad. Here are ideas to overcome the Jello jitters.
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The United Kingdom Association For Milk Banking
The donation of human milk to milk banks in the UK by mothers who are breastfeeding can help protect the health of poorly babies and those born prematurely.
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Weak or Incompetent Cervix
A weak, or incompetent, cervix while pregnant can cause premature delivery or a miscarriage.
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<i>Living Miracles</i>: Perfect for new Preemie Parents
A book review of <i>Living Miracles: Stories of HOpe from Parents of Premature Babies</i> by Kimberly A. Powell and Kim Wilson.
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This and That From the Editors
Lists resources of interest to those interested in preemies.
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Twins and Multiples: A Four-Part Series
An introduction to a four-part series about twins/multiples.
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Nursing In Special Circumstances

Benefits of Breastfeeding
In deciding whether to breastfeed or bottle-feed her baby, every woman should at least consider the benefits of breastfeeding for mother, baby, and society as a whole.
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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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I'm a Joey- a Kangaroo Baby
Bonding with babies isn't just for animals.
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Periodontal Disease Overview
Pyorrhea or Periodontal Disease affects millions of Americans. This article will discuss what's currently known about the disease along with treatment solutions.
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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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The Problems of Prematurity: Anemia
Provides general information about anemia.
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Breastfeeding--Starting Out Right
Dr. Jack Newman, a pediatrician from Toronto, discusses how moms and babies can get the best start with breastfeeding.
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Parenting Websites for Australian Mothers
Busy Australian mothers can connect online to meet other mums and share advice and encouragement, parenting tips, recipes, home organisation ideas, general information.
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The Problems of Prematurity: Cerebral Palsy
An overview of cerebral palsy, a condition common in babies born prematurely.
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The Problems of Prematurity: Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Basic information on respiratory distress syndrome (RSD).
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Editors' Odds and Ends
Odds and ends from the editors.
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Leading Causes of Failure to Thrive in Infants
Referred to as Failure to Thrive (FTT), this condition is a serious form of delayed physical growth and poor weight gain.
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Mysterious Multiples: Understanding the Basics
An overview of twinning and why it occurs.
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Stress and Your Child
Whether we realize it or not, our children are exposed to stress on a daily basis. What are the signs of excessive stress and what can we do to help our children cope?
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The Benefits of Human Touch
Scientists have shown that the amount of body contact (touch) plays a vital role in people's mental and physical development as infants and in our happiness as adults.
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