
Preterm Labor
For the majority of women, pregnancy lasts about 40 weeks – but sometimes it ends at less than 37 weeks. Here's what you need to know, from the causes of premature labor to preventative measures and what to expect if you do go into labor early.
Understand Your Preemie's Special Needs
If your baby is born too early, the miracle of birth might be overshadowed by concern about your preemie's health and the possible long-term effects of prematurity. However, there's much you can do to take care of your premature baby — and yoursel...
Premature Baby Care Tips
Your premature baby will likely spend some time in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), until he's ready to go home. Once he's been cleared to leave, you may be scared to leave the security of the hospital. These tips will help you best care f...
How To Take Care Of A Premature Baby
Premature babies have their own set of challenges to face. If you are parenting a premature child, you will need specialized information on your child’s health, safety, development, feeding and overall care.
Feeding Your Premature Baby
Your premature baby's diet will be carefully balanced to suit her tiny digestive system while meeting the needs of her growing body. Babies who are born early miss out on a lot of the nutrition that term babies receive during the final weeks of pr...
Useful Tips To Make A Premature Baby Sleep Peacefully
If your baby has arrived a little earlier than expected, you may be worried about his overall health. You may be worrying about what extra care he needs at this stage. You may also be concerned about how much sleep is essential for your baby to en...
Music Exposure Helps Premature Babies
Babies born prematurely are at increased risk for a host of health problems. But now research by Israeli scientists has uncovered a non-drug way to help preemies gain weight and grow stronger quickly.