When your Little One is Premature.

No one plans for a premature delivery but, due to a number of factors, prematurity can be a complication of pregnancy. A baby born before 37 weeks of pregnancy is considered premature, that is, born before complete maturity. Slightly fewer than 12 percent of all babies are premature. Overall, the rate of premature births [...]

The Causes and Effects of Preterm Labor.

Preterm labor or early labor can happen to any pregnancy. It is defined as having uterine contractions strong enough to bring on labor before the 37th week of pregnancy. If not stopped by the doctors or by rest, the preterm labor can lead to a preterm delivery of a premature infant—many of whom [...]

Routine Care of the Preterm Infant.

When a baby comes into the world too early, it must be taken care of very carefully in order to allow for its growth and development. Exactly how the doctors and nurses care for a preterm baby depends on how many weeks gestation the baby is born at. The current absolute minimum [...]

The Scare of Intraventricular Hemorrhage in Prematurity.

Having a premature baby can be a frightening thing. While some people believe it’s all about just growing mature lungs and gaining weight, there are common complications of prematurity that can take the experience from “concerning” to “nerve-wracking”. Having a child with an intraventricular hemorrhage is just one of those complications.
Premature babies [...]

“Watching Baby Grow: Parenting A Premature Baby”

Virtually no one expects to have a premature baby unless they are expecting multiples or have had a problem delivering a premature baby in the past. And yet, more than 12.5 percent of babies are born before 37 weeks, the cut off for preterm babies. And the rate is rising over time.
For parents who [...]