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.
Premature Baby in NICU
What to Expect When a Preemie Develops Actelectasis
Baby with asthma using an inhaler.
Your Preemie May Be at a Higher Risk for Asthma in Childhood
A premature baby in the NICU
When Premature Babies Have Apnea and Bradycardia
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Necrotizing Enterocolitis Overview
premature baby
CLD Results From Surfactant Deficiency in Premature Infants
A preemie lying in the NICU.
Stopping IVH in Preemies Before It Starts
Nurse and premature baby
How Does Edema Affect Premature Babies?
Attempting to bottle feed a preemie.
Understanding Reflux in Preemies
Preemie Baby in incubator
Why a Heart Murmur in Preemies Is Always a Concern
Preemie anemia. small premature baby lies in an incubator a grown hand reaches in grasping the foot in caring manner
What Causes Anemia in Premature Babies and How Do You Treat It?
Preemie Baby in incubator looking at camera, sense of sight
Retinopathy of Prematurity or ROP in a Baby's Eyes
Smiling mother holding baby
Treatment Options for Acid Reflux in Infants
newborn care
What Is Intraventricular Hemorrhage in Preemies?
Premature Baby Boy
Respiratory Syncytial Virus in Premature Babies Can Be Prevented
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Anemia and the Premature Baby
Doctor working on premature baby
What to Expect If Your Baby Has a Pneumothorax