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Breastfeeding Your Premature Infant at Home
Until now, your baby has been cared for in the NICU (neonatal intensive care unit). You’ve started breastfeeding. And you are now ready to move on to full breastfeeding at home. This sheet can answer some of your questions about making this transition.
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Nutrition for a Preterm Baby in the NICU
A team of health care providers will care for your baby in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Here is a guide for what to expect.
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Equipment You May See in the NICU
Here is detailed information about the different equipment you may find in the NICU.
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Common Terms and Abbreviations Used in the NICU
NICU stands for neonatal intensive care unit. Your baby is getting special care. Below are words that you will hear used in the NICU.
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Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) in Premature Infants
Patent ductus arteriosis is a common congenital heart defect. It often goes away on its own. In some cases, a baby needs medicine to help it close. Surgery is an option in other cases.
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Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) in the Premature Infant
RDS is a breathing problem common in premature infants. Many babies born at under 34 to 36 weeks gestational age have some RDS. Your baby may be cared for in the NICU (neonatal intensive care unit) or in another part of the hospital.
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Phototherapy for Newborn Jaundice
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.
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Meconium Aspiration Syndrome in the Newborn
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.
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Air Leaks in the Newborn
Learn about air leaks in a newborn baby, including causes, types, treatment, and long-term effects.
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