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The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) are cared for in a unique environment where they’re constantly monitored so that if problems do occur they can be dealt with straightaway.
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What can and can't I do in labor?
It may be best to stay at home at the first signs of early labour, otherwise you may have a long and boring wait ahead of you. Luckily you can still perform light activities and still enjoy a snack or . . .
What will the future hold for my premature baby?
All babies hit developmental
milestones at different times, but your premature baby may reach these
milestones a little later and he might be smaller than babies of the same age
who weren’t preemie . . .
Newborns and pacifiers
Some babies will opt for a cuddly toy over a dummy, but others will find much comfort from their dummy. If a dummy is what your baby is after it is always best to choose an orthodontic type.
Is my baby developing normally?
Each baby will develop and grow at their own speed. It is important not to panic if your child does not seem to be at a proper stage of development based on their age, as he will grow at his own pace.
Vitamin K concerns
You may have concerns about your
baby being given a vitamin K injection after he’s born because of research
carried out in the early nineties that suggested it might be linked to
childhood leukemia . . .
When can I leave my baby with a babysitter?
When you choose to leave your
baby with someone else is up to you. Some moms can’t bear to leave their babies
for months, whereas others start to plan their first night out straight after
the birth . . .
Over 35 and trying for a baby
Every woman has a predetermined number of eggs to release in their lifetime. It is because of this set number that women over the age of 35 can have a harder time conceiving.
Secondary Infertility
Most couples assume that once they’ve had one child, they’ll have no
problems conceiving another. Unfortunately this is not true and for
many couples it can be pretty frustrating to discover you’re . . .
Stopping Contraception
When you stop or remove your method of contraception can greatly impact when you will become pregnant.