Tag: NICU
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Volunteers Create Adorable Halloween Costumes for NICU Babies
Get Pregnant Fast When a baby is admitted to the NICU, it can be a truly frightening experience for families. However, thanks to the kindness and ingenuity of the March of Dimes and the dedicated staff at St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City, Halloween became a bit brighter for these little ones and their families.…
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Transforming NICU Care: One Mother’s Mission to Provide Clothes for Preemie Babies
Get Pregnant Fast When expecting a new arrival, one of the most joyful tasks is selecting the perfect outfit for the journey home. However, for parents of premature infants, the excitement is often overshadowed by uncertainty about whether their little one will even make it home. Take, for instance, the story of Laura Bennett, a…
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Mom’s Ingenious Invention Makes a Difference in the NICU
Get Pregnant Fast In 2001, a mother named Lisa Thompson faced a harrowing challenge when she went into premature labor due to severe pregnancy complications. Delivering her son, Alex, a full twelve weeks early, he weighed less than two pounds and spent an exhausting 155 days in the NICU. Although Lisa devoted countless hours to…
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A Heartfelt Thank-You to Our NICU Nurses
Get Pregnant Fast In a world few ever experience, the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) stands as a sanctuary for the tiniest and most vulnerable lives. It was a place my family called home for nearly four months, a time filled with both hope and despair. The NICU is a realm where life hangs in…
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Moms with NICU Babies Face Higher Risks of Postpartum Depression
Get Pregnant Fast Mothers of babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) often endure more than just the physical challenges of childbirth; they are also at a significantly increased risk for postpartum depression (PPD). Research indicates that moms whose newborns require NICU care are 40% more likely to experience PPD compared to the general…
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10 Insights About the NICU That Caught Me Off Guard
Get Pregnant Fast During my two-week stay in antepartum care, I found myself immersed in every list I could find on parenting preemies and navigating the NICU. Each journey through the NICU is unique, and no single list can encapsulate every experience. The realities faced by a mother of a micro-preemie can vastly differ from…
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Volunteers Create Adorable Valentine’s Day Outfits for NICU Newborns
Get Pregnant Fast With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, a touching initiative unfolded at a local neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) that brought joy to families facing tough times. Volunteers from various community groups came together to craft tiny, themed outfits for premature infants battling health challenges. This heartwarming gesture was spearheaded by the…
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To the Mom Experiencing Preeclampsia: It’s Alarming, But You Will Be Okay
Get Pregnant Fast “Without immediate action, both your lives are at risk.” My doctor’s words were firm, but I felt utterly unprepared. It was seven weeks before my due date, and I was in disbelief. How could I be so ill when I felt perfectly fine? For the past month, I had been confined to…
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Photographer Captures Stunning Transformations of Premature Babies in Heartwarming Before and After Photos
Get Pregnant Fast In recent years, the advancements in modern medicine have significantly improved the survival rates of premature infants. Yet, the initial days, weeks, and months for these tiny fighters remain incredibly challenging. A photographer has taken it upon himself to document the remarkable journeys of these little warriors through a captivating photo series.…