Tag: neonatal care
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10 Things I Experienced When My Baby Was in the NICU
Get Pregnant Fast As I approached the end of my pregnancy, I never expected that a simple call to my doctor would lead to a whirlwind of emotions and experiences I wasn’t prepared for. After reporting an unbearable headache, I was quickly admitted to the hospital, where I learned I was in liver failure and…
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How a Photo of Your Preemie Could Make a Life-Saving Difference
Get Pregnant Fast If you’re the proud parent of a premature baby, there’s exciting news on the horizon! An innovative app called Neogest, currently being developed by a team of doctors at the University of Nottingham, aims to gather and analyze photos of newborns born between 23 and 44 weeks gestation. The goal? To help…
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Cuddle Cots: Offering Grieving Families Precious Moments with Their Infants
Get Pregnant Fast Losing an infant is a heart-wrenching experience that no parent should ever have to face. The reality of burying your child is a sorrowful twist in the circle of life. For new mother Sarah Thompson from England, the unimaginable happened when her son, Leo-James, passed away just 18 hours after birth. In…
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Understanding Premature Baby Weight: Size, Risks, and Tips
Get Pregnant Fast Welcoming a premature baby into the world can bring a mix of emotions, especially when it comes to their size and weight. Many might wonder about their little one’s growth as they still appear small even months after birth. Rest assured, these tiny miracles gain weight at their own pace, often keeping…
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A Heartfelt Tribute to NICU Nurses from a NICU Mom
Get Pregnant Fast At the age of 19, I had never even heard the term NICU, nor did I know that NICU nurses existed. For many, the world behind those securely locked doors is a mystery. Few understand the profound impact that NICU nurses, along with the entire NICU team, can have on families with…