If you’ve just become the proud momma or poppa of a preemie, you’ve likely got loads of questions. When will they leave the NICU? Will they have problems later in school? Is everything going to be OK? The list goes on and on and may include this critical question; how strong is my preemie’s immune … Read more
If there’s one thing that sets preemies apart from other babies, it’s that they’re so small. It’s not surprising since they came into the world too early, but it does cause all sorts of challenges. For example, breathing and eating aren’t nearly as easy as they should be due to underdeveloped lungs and an immature … Read more
When children are born, they face a world full of germs, viruses, and other nasty stuff. Luckily, after nine months in their mamma’s warm, safe belly, they have a healthy bit of immunity going on, protecting their tiny bodies. If your bouncing babe was born prematurely, though, their little body might not have received all … Read more
When a baby is born, there are certain things doctors check to make sure they’re 100% healthy. The reason why is that some babies can look healthy and normal when first born but still have a serious medical condition that must be treated, sometimes right away. With a premature baby, the risk of a severe … Read more
As the parent of a preemie, you’ve likely got a lot of questions about their chances of living a ‘normal’ life. (Who’s life is normal, though, really?) What challenges will they face as they grow? Will they have any permanent problems? Are they going to ‘catch up’ with the other kids? Out of all these … Read more
If you’re pregnant or plan to be someday soon, there’s probably a lot of questions going through your mind. How will your pregnancy be, easy or difficult? Will you have morning sickness? How much weight is healthy to gain when you’re pregnant? Those questions and, likely, a whole bunch more will need to be answered. … Read more
For moms and dads of preemies, the first milestones are some of the most important. Breathing unassisted, for example, and eating on their own (Being able to suck and swallow) One of the first and usually easiest milestones is when your preemie’s umbilical cord ‘stump’ dries out and falls off, revealing your preemie’s cute little … Read more
If you’re a regular reader of this blog, you know that preemies, because they’re born too early, are subject to all sorts of health challenges. (If you’re not a regular reader, welcome! We hope you enjoy what we’re doing.) From not being able to breathe on their own to feeding problems, neurological challenges, and more, … Read more