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.
Read about various behavioral problems that premature babies may develop as they grow. In general, the most premature babies are more at risk.
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 possible outcomes for premature babies, which vary on the degree of prematurity and the severity and number of any complications.
Learn about what a premature baby needs to eat and how they can get proper nutrition.
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.
Learn about diagnosing retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) in premature babies. ROP is a result of abnormal blood vessel growth in the eye.
Learn about patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). This condition involves the ductus arteriosus remaining open. For some children, this condition is beneficial.
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.
Information for parents about trisomy 18, a rare genetic condition that causes developmental delay and affects many different organ systems.
Read about intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH), or bleeding in the brain, in premature babies.
Information for parents about trisomy 13, a rare genetic condition that causes developmental delay and affects many different organ systems.
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 methods of transportation necessary to accommodate premature birth, which is often an emergency event.
Read about neonatal abstinence syndrome. In-depth information regarding the effects of certain drugs and available types of treatment are included.
Find out about fetal and neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia (FNAIT), including its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, prevention and treatment.
Learn more about body image and how having a positive body image can improve your overall health.
Read about poor weight gain, which is when a child does not grow or gain weight as expected. Learn about the causes and management of poor weight gain in infants and young children.
Read about mechanical ventilation and supplemental oxygen. Premature babies with lung complications often require supplemental oxygen.
Congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) occurs when a fetus is infected with a virus called cytomegalovirus. Learn more about how cCMV happens, the signs and symptoms of cCMV and how it is diagnosed and treated.
Find out how to offer sucrose or breastfeeding to ease your child's pain from needle pokes.
Nutrition plays an important role in supporting a healthy pregnancy. Find out how to get the right nutrients to support you and your baby.
Learn about common growths, called infantile hemangiomas. Also, learn when they are tested and treated by doctors.
Amenorrhea is the prolonged absence of a menstrual period. Learn about amenorrhea, possible causes and how it can be treated.
