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Premature labor and birth

A baby born before the end of week 37, is considered premature. There are many reasons for why a premature birth may occur...

Your baby will be classed as premature if she is born before 37 weeks, which is regarded as full-term. Not all babies need to have special care, but some babies need to be in a neonatal intensive ca . . .

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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 . . .

Sleep & Bedtime:

Getting your premature baby into good

If your baby is premature then you’ll need to be patient and expect your nights to be disturbed. Her stomach is very tiny and she’ll need to feed little and often in the early days. You can’t expec . . .

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Breastfeeding premature babies

Having a premature is an enormous shock and caring for your newborn in the first few months will be very different from how you imagined it would be, especially if he has to spend time in a ne . . .

Feeding & Food:

Bottlefeeding and weaning a premature baby.

Having a premature baby - one that is born before 37 weeks of pregnancy - can be an emotional rollercoaster for parents. Your baby will certainly need special handling, although not n . . .

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Breech births

A breech baby is a baby who sits upright in your womb rather than headfirst. About one baby in four is breech at 28 weeks, but most turn around at 36 weeks. Often babies who come early are breech beca . . .

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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. P . . .

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Water birth

Giving birth in water can be soothing and relaxing for both you and your baby.

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Preparing for a cesarean

If you know you’re going to have a cesarean getting clued in to what’s likely to happen will help calm your nerves on the day… Before the surgery- You’ll be asked not to eat or drink for a num . . .