Preemie Health Issues

A premature baby requires special attention and has unique medical needs. Explore useful resources that will help you ensure that your baby is as healthy as possible.
Baby with asthma using an inhaler.
Asthma in Childhood Has Been Linked to Premature Birth
Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD
A premature baby in the NICU
Bradycardia and Apnea in Preemies
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
father touching head of a premature baby in a incubator at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in hospitalview images from the same series:
Necrotizing Enterocolitis Overview
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
Female doctor examining newborn baby in incubator
How Cerebral Palsy in Premature Babies Is Diagnosed
Medically reviewed by Sarah Rahal, MD
premature baby
Chronic Lung Disease (CLD) in Premature Infants
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
A preemie lying in the NICU.
Preventing Intraventricular Hemorrhage in Preemies
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
Nurse and premature baby
Premature Babies and Edema
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
Attempting to bottle feed a preemie.
Reflux in Preemies: Symptoms and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Lindsey Waldman, MD, RD
Preemie Baby in incubator
Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) in Premature Babies
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
Preemie anemia. small premature baby lies in an incubator a grown hand reaches in grasping the foot in caring manner
Causes and Treatment of Anemia in Premature Babies
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
Preemie Baby in incubator looking at camera, sense of sight
Retinopathy of Prematurity in Preemies
Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD
Smiling mother holding baby
Treatment Options for Acid Reflux in Infants
Medically reviewed by Joel Forman, MD
newborn care
Understanding Intraventricular Hemorrhage (IVH) in Preemies
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
Premature Baby Boy
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) in Premature Babies
Medically reviewed by Lyndsey Garbi, MD
thyroid tests, blood tests, TSH test, thyroid stimulating hormone test
Anemia and the Premature Baby
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
Doctor working on premature baby
Pneumothorax in Premature Babies
Medically reviewed by Sarah Rahal, MD