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… Overview What is premature (preterm) birth? Pregnancy normally lasts about 40 … or more; infection; or drug or alcohol use during pregnancy. Often the cause is never … Depression Delivery of Your Preterm Infant During preterm labour A preterm birth may …
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Topic Overview Infants born before 28 weeks of pregnancy are called "extremely premature." If your infant is born this early, you likely will face some hard decisions. Your premature infant has a …
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Overview After your infant is discharged from the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), you may need to take special precautions for car travel. In most cases the safest way for a healthy premature …
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… can't be fed by mouth right after birth. If your baby was born before the gestational age … sure that you want to breastfeed, think about keeping your options open. You can pump to … sure that you want to breastfeed, think about keeping your options open. You can pump to …
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Learning Center Learn about infant and toddler health Babies are a joy. They can also be a little overwhelming at times. When is a fever something to worry about? What's the difference between colic …
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… up a lot are safer sleeping on their backs. Healthy babies will naturally swallow or cough … neck, and take off a layer if your baby is sweating or appears flushed. The temperature of … infant death can be prevented. There are people who can provide you and your family …
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… because it's dangerous for a newborn to get COVID-19, pertussis (whooping cough), or … in close contact with your baby. Adults and children need to get the yearly flu vaccine … in close contact with your baby. Adults and children need to get the yearly flu vaccine …
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… rhythm, and temperature during the first few months of life. There are some factors that may increase the risk of SIDS. If during pregnancy, the mother: Is younger than 20 … SIDS has no symptoms or warning signs. Babies who die of SIDS seem healthy before …
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… Overview Crying is your baby's first way of communicating with … to 12 Months Growth and Development, Newborn Premature (Preterm) Infant Speech and Language Development Credits …
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Conditions Basics What is premature ejaculation? Premature ejaculation is uncontrolled ejaculation either before or shortly after sexual penetration. It happens with minimal stimulation and before …
