Learn about diagnosing retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) in premature babies. ROP is a result of abnormal blood vessel growth in the eye.
Learn what retinopathy of prematurity is, how it is diagnosed and how it may be treated.
Read about mechanical ventilation and supplemental oxygen. Premature babies with lung complications often require supplemental oxygen.
Over time, diabetes can cause eye damage. Learn about the various eye conditions that can occur and how they may be treated.
Learn about diagnosing anemia of prematurity. Over a period of weeks, a premature baby with anaemia of prematurity will likely appear pale and lethargic.
Read about apnea of prematurity, which is a condition in which premature babies take unusually long pauses between breaths, and usually resolves itself.
Learn how often your child needs to be screened for diabetes complications and what you can expect from each test and screening.
Learn about possible outcomes for premature babies, which vary on the degree of prematurity and the severity and number of any complications.
In addition to anemia and pain, some people with sickle cell disease can have other less common complications. Learn about some of the complications that can happen because of sickle cell disease.
Learn about the definition of and the causes and medical conditions associated with prematurity.
This page contains information on book resources available for parents of premature babies.
Learn what the potential complications of diabetes are, the risk factors and how they can be reduced.
Read about family support teams, which may include a social worker, chaplain, patient rep, patient representative, and a bioethics consultant.
Read about the various types of health care professionals who may need to treat a baby who is very ill. Answers from Canadian Paediatric Hospitals.
Learn about the types of heart conditions that arise in children. Congenital heart defects and heart rhythm problems are among the conditions discussed.
Discover the main features and causes of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, which affects one in 20 children.
Read about intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH), or bleeding in the brain, in premature babies.
Brain disorders can be caused by medical conditions, illness or injury. Find out how they can affect a child's mental health and overall functioning.
Read about expected growth and weight gain in the first year of a baby's life. Growth charts and information about head circumference are also provided.
Read about various types of congenital malformations of the GI tract. These birth defects are rare, but potentially serious.
Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a rare but serious disease that affects the bowels of premature or newborn infants. Learn more about the symptoms, causes and treatment of the condition.
Intestinal failure is a condition in which the GI tract cannot absorb the nutrients a child needs for growth and day-to-day life. Learn about the causes and treatments.
An overview of the causes, symptoms and treatment of the blood disorder anemia.
You can still work on breastfeeding while your baby is in the hospital. Learn how to prepare for breastfeeding and recognize your baby’s feeding cues.
