Taking care of your baby's delicate gastrointestinal system is a little harder when he or she is born prematurely, but still completely possible. Preemie
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Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) and Preemies
By Laura Leavitt
Taking care of your baby's delicate gastrointestinal system is a little harder when he or she is born prematurely, but still completely possible. Breastfeeding a Premature Baby
By Patty Malowney
Preemies often have a longer transition than other babies, but they too can successfully breastfeed. Apnea and Bradycardia in Preemies
By Patty Malowney
Some extra help for your preemie can be used when apnea or bradycardia show up. Surviving the NICU
By Laura Leavitt
No one ever dreams about giving birth to a child who needs to spend time in the NICU. Unfortunately, it can and does happen. This article is for moms and family members to help survive the roller coaster of emotions involved with a child staying in a NICU. NICU or Neonatal Intensive Care Unit is a unit 