No matter the race of your baby, all are born without racial bias or bigotry. (It’s beautiful, actually.) That being said, there are differences between the different races, and some of them may affect how and what your preemie does in the first few days and weeks of its life. How early they’re born, the … Read more
If you’re a regular follower of our blog, you know that we bring you actionable information you need to get through your preemie’s tough times with the least amount of stress, anxiety, and confusion. (And if this is your first time here, welcome!) Today’s blog is more of the same, with a little bit of … Read more
When a baby is born prematurely, doctors and nurses will rush them into the NICU shortly (and sometimes immediately) after their birth. That’s because coming into the world too soon can make a tiny baby susceptible to a host of health conditions and challenges that their little body can’t handle. The biggest challenge? Passing all … Read more
It’s something that all new moms see at least a few times after their precious preemie is born; odd, often concerning movements that most would describe as jerky, twitchy, trembling, or spasmodic. Many new parents describe these spastic motions like their tiny baby was possessed or in pain, but the facts behind these jerky movements … Read more
If there’s one fear that many newly-minted parents have, it’s that their precious baby will become a victim of Sudden Infant death Syndrome or SIDS. This holds for full-term babies as well as preemies, of course, and unfortunately affects both. Studies show that it might affect preemies even more, however. In today’s article, we’ll look … Read more
Premature babies have to go through an awful lot of hell before they get to leave the NICU and go home. Of course, just because they’ve gone home doesn’t mean that the problems they face stop; it simply means that they’ve gotten past the worst of them. There are a couple of obstacles, however, that … Read more
Most preemie’s come into the world with quite a few conditions and health problems due to their prematurity. One of the worst is problems with their intestines and GI Tract. Both are vitally important for digestion, nutrition, and growth. The reason why is simple; if their intestines aren’t working correctly, your preemie can’t digest their … Read more
Premature or not, all babies need to eat. That’s easier said than done in many cases, though, as preemies can have several health problems or conditions that prevent them from eating (or at the very least make it much more complicated than expected). Before they’re discharged from the NICU, however, your preemie will have to … Read more