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.
Hydrocele
What Is a Hydrocele?
omphalocele
What Is an Omphalocele?
Female doctor holding newborn in incubator - stock photo
What Is a Neonatologist?
a premature baby in NICU
An Overview of BPD in Premature Babies
Premature Baby in NICU
Atelectasis and Hyaline Membrane Disease in Preemies
Baby with asthma using an inhaler.
The Link Between Premature Birth and Childhood Asthma
A premature baby in the NICU
Bradycardia and Apnea in Premature Babies
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
premature baby
Chronic Lung Disease (CLD) in Premature Infants
A preemie lying in the NICU.
Preventing Intraventricular Hemorrhage (IVH) In Preemies
Nurse and premature baby
Premature Babies and Edema
Attempting to bottle feed a preemie.
Reflux in Preemies
Preemie Baby in incubator
Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) in Premature Babies
Preemie anemia. small premature baby lies in an incubator a grown hand reaches in grasping the foot in caring manner
Anemia in Premature Babies
Preemie Baby in incubator looking at camera, sense of sight
Retinopathy of Prematurity in Preemies
Mother holding infant upright after feeding
Treating Reflux in Infants
newborn care
An Overview of Intraventricular Hemorrhage (IVH) in Preemies
Premature Baby Boy
Respiratory Syncytial Virus in Premature Babies
Doctor working on premature baby
Pneumothorax in Premature Babies