Babies who are born too early (premature) often have health problems, such as apnea. Learn more about apnea in premature babies.

Your preemie's immune system needs time to develop. During this time, germs that don't make you sick at all could make the baby very sick. So you need to give your baby extra protection.

It can be frustrating when your baby won’t stop crying. But no matter how fed up, tired, or upset you are, you should never shake, hit, throw, or drop your baby. This can lead to major brain damage or even death.

Learn about air leaks in a newborn baby, including causes, types, treatment, and long-term effects.

Meconium is the sticky stool in the intestine at birth. When it gets into a baby’s lungs, the airways in the lungs become swollen. Here's what you need to know.

Many babies have mild anemia within a few months after birth. These cases don't need treatment. But your baby's anemia is more severe. It must be treated to bring the red blood cell count back up.

Jaundice is a yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes. It comes from a yellow substance called bilirubin. Here is information about phototherapy treatment for your newborn's jaundice.

Follow these special safety directions to keep your preemie safe and healthy at home.

In the NICU, the staff takes care of your premature baby's medical needs. But your presence is just as important. Read on to learn more.

Premature babies are at risk of ROP. This is a problem that can affect eyesight. ROP is the growth of abnormal blood vessels on the retina (lining of the back of the eye). In severe cases, the blood vessels can detach the retina from the back of the eye.