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A Preemie Story

Honey — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 04:06:58 +0000

My first and only child was born at 28 weeks gestation. It was a very scary time for me because I did not know what to expect and wanted my daughter to be ok. I am trying to put together information so parents can have an idea of what to expect if they are in the same or similar situation that I was in. Most of this information is based on a baby born between 26 and 29 weeks of gestation. Read More

New Information on Preemies and a Video.

Honey — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 02:52:19 +0000

An interesting article on how fish oil might help protect the eyesight of premature infants. This is a very informative article and it brings hope to the parents of preemies everywhere.

This is a very heartwarming video about a family that had two premature children one year apart from each other. For those of you with preemeis, know that you are not alone and there is so much hope now for those born too soon.

Click here to view the embedded video.

Bigger Hospitals Better for Preemies?

Honey — Fri, 25 May 2007 02:08:18 +0000

Someone sent me this interesting article on premature babies. It explains how bigger hospitals just might be better for those born a little too early.

Also, here are a few more interesting articles on preemies:

More preemies are surviving. Read how a preemie survived and then delivered a preemie herself.�

Massage and music might help preemies go home sooner.

Preemies might be more at risk for diabetes.�

Articles on Preemies

Honey — Tue, 15 May 2007 04:38:25 +0000

Every year there are thousands of babies born too early. It can be a very stressful time for the parents as their son or daughter spends the first few months of their life in an NICU instead of the nursery that was planned so carefully for them. If you have a child that was born early, it is important to know that you are not alone. Parents take home happy babies from the NICU every day. Your child might have some challenges that other children might not have to face, but together you will get through this tough, scary time.

In this section we will bring articles to you on the complications that many preemies face and what to expect during your child’s first few months of life.

Articles Please click on the link to read the full article.

Music Thearpy and Preemies.

Probiotics could help Preemies GI health.