Learn about possible outcomes for premature babies, which vary on the degree of prematurity and the severity and number of any complications.
Read about various behavioral problems that premature babies may develop as they grow. In general, the most premature babies are more at risk.
Read about infections and the immune system of premature babies. A premature baby is susceptible to infection because their immune system is immature.
Learn about the definition of and the causes and medical conditions associated with prematurity.
Learn about what a premature baby needs to eat and how they can get proper nutrition.
This page contains information on book resources available for parents of premature babies.
Although many premature babies do not encounter any academic problems, some do. For example, up to 50% of very low birth weight (VLBW) babies will have some problems in school by Grade 3.
Learn about the methods of transportation necessary to accommodate premature birth, which is often an emergency event.
Learn about diagnosing anemia of prematurity. Over a period of weeks, a premature baby with anaemia of prematurity will likely appear pale and lethargic.
What to do when a premature baby leaves the Hospital: A variety of important points for parents of premature babies to keep in mind.
Read about intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH), or bleeding in the brain, in premature babies.
Read about family support teams, which may include a social worker, chaplain, patient rep, patient representative, and a bioethics consultant.
Learn about diagnosing retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) in premature babies. ROP is a result of abnormal blood vessel growth in the eye.
Learn about surfactant, a substance that occurs in the lungs and helps keep them open. Read about difficulties that arise when it is lacking.
Your goal is to work with your child's teacher to get the best education for your child. Your child has the right to attend school and if you feel they're not getting a "fair shake," get involved with the administration.
Learn about several types of lines and catheters that are used for vascular access on a premature baby. They are inserted into either a vein or an artery.
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.
Read about apnea of prematurity, which is a condition in which premature babies take unusually long pauses between breaths, and usually resolves itself.
Contraception is used to prevent pregnancy. Learn about the different types of contraception including how they work and how you can get them.
Learn about premature babies with chronic lung disease (CLD). A premature baby with CLD may require the use of oxygen and mechanical ventilation.
An overview of the causes, symptoms and treatment of this group of disorders that affect a child's movements and posture.
The recommendations in this article are for parents who are expressing and storing breast milk for their hospitalized babies. Breast milk acts as a medicine in babies who are sick or premature, and has the right nutritional balance for your baby.
Read about mechanical ventilation and supplemental oxygen. Premature babies with lung complications often require supplemental oxygen.
If a boy's testicles have not descended by the time they are three to four months old then surgery may be needed to prevent fertility problems later in life.
