Read about apnea of prematurity, which is a condition in which premature babies take unusually long pauses (usually more than 20 seconds) between breaths.
Sleep apnea is a condition that affects a child's breathing while they are sleeping. Learn about the causes, symptoms and diagnosis.
Learn about anemia of prematurity, what causes it and how it is treated.
Learn about the common causes of chronic lung disease in premature babies and the ways to diagnose and treat it.
Adenoids are located behind the nose on the back wall of the nasal cavity. Find out about the signs and symptoms of enlarged adenoids and what you can do to help.
Learn how positive airway pressure helps treat obstructive sleep apnea in children.
Learn what retinopathy of prematurity is, how it is diagnosed and how it may be treated.
Children undergoing an adenoidectomy with obstructive sleep apnea require extra attention following surgery. Read about adenoidectomy and recovery.
Learn about the definition of and the causes and medical conditions associated with prematurity.
Very premature babies are at risk for metabolic bone disease, a condition that affects their bone health and increases the risk of fractures.
If tonsils become enlarged and cause obstructive sleep apnea, they may be surgically removed. Read about tonsillectomy.
This page contains information on book resources available for parents of premature babies.
Obesity leads to a range of short- and long-term medical complications. Learn about the possible medical complications.
Learn about the types of heart conditions that arise in children. Congenital heart defects and heart rhythm problems are among the conditions discussed.
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 family support teams, which may include a social worker, chaplain, patient rep, patient representative, and a bioethics consultant.
A premature baby is susceptible to infection because their immune system is immature. Read more about infections and the immune system of premature babies.
Learn about what causes seizures, the different types of seizures and what the concept of the seizure threshold means.
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.
Opioids are powerful medications that can have risks of physical dependence, tolerance and addiction even if taken exactly as prescribed and without any side effects. Learn about these risks and how to work with your child's health-care team to prevent overdose.
Learn about respiratory distress syndrome, a common condition in very premature babies.
Your child needs to take the medicine called lorazepam. This information sheet explains what lorazepam does, how to give it, and what side effects, or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
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.
Breath-holding in children can be scary but is usually harmless. Read on to learn more.
Read about intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH), or bleeding in the brain, in premature babies.
