Tag: preemie
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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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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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Tiny Preemie Defies the Odds and Thrives
Get Pregnant Fast A couple from Louisiana, Jenna and Marcus, have captured hearts across social media with their incredible story. Not long ago, Jenna’s pregnancy reveal video went viral, showcasing the joy that comes after years of struggle. After 15 years of trying, multiple miscarriages, and one heartbreaking stillbirth, Jenna surprised Marcus by announcing she…
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My Unexpected Journey: Half of My Maternity Leave Spent in the NICU
Get Pregnant Fast When I first discovered I was pregnant, it was a moment to remember—sitting at a bar while my husband and I cheered on our favorite team during the World Cup. A sudden whiff of beer made me realize something was off, so we stopped by CVS on our way home to pick…