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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...
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 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 . . .
Bonding after birth
Bonding with your baby after it is born, will establish its confidence and affect its social and emotional skills later in life.
Can my newborn sleep alone?
It is up to you where your
newborn sleeps. Some parents want to co-sleep and some have their baby in their
room in a separate crib; others find their baby’s night-time snuffles and
whimpers prevent . . .
How to hold a newborn
Holding your baby properly is necessary in securing their comfort and safety.
Diapers
Now you’re a mom diapers are going to play a big part in your day-to-day life! Your first big diaper debate will be over whether to use disposables or cloth diapers.
Some parents decide to use both: . . .
Newborn development
Newborn babies will often look nothing like the ones you see in baby magazines. Yours may have blotchy skin or jaundice, but in no time these symptoms will clear up.
Playing with your newborn
The best thing to do with your newborn is to play and encourage them to aid them along in their development.
Swaddling your newborn
Swaddling newborn babies has been a tradition for thousands of years across many different cultures, mainly because there are huge benefits for babies.
Wrapping your newborn firmly in a so . . .