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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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… New England Journal of Medicine , 358(16): 1672–1681. Carlo WA (2011). Prematurity and … New England Journal of Medicine , 358(16): 1672–1681. Carlo WA (2011). Prematurity and … New England Journal of Medicine , 358(16): 1672–1681. Carlo WA (2011). Prematurity and …
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… Overview After your infant is discharged from the neonatal … In most cases the safest way for a healthy premature baby to travel is by car seat. But …
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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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… problems that can cause preterm labour. Your doctor or midwife will check the baby's … Get the earliest possible medical care by calling your doctor or your midwife about … called fetal fibronectin. If the test doesn't find the protein, then you are unlikely to …
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… "preemies." Multiple pregnancies rarely last for the usual 40 weeks. For twins, the average time to delivery is 35 weeks. For triplets, the average time is 32 weeks. …
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… because it's dangerous for a newborn to get COVID-19, pertussis (whooping cough), or … And ask visitors to stay up to date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. If you have not yet had … because it's dangerous for a newborn to get COVID-19, pertussis (whooping cough), or …
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Overview Crying is your baby's first way of communicating with you. This is how he or she lets you know about having a wet diaper, being hot or cold, or wanting to be fed. Teething, a recent shot, …
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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 …
