Prematurity
A baby born before 37 weeks of pregnancy is considered premature or born too early. The number of premature births in the U.S. is rising. Twins and other multiples are more likely to be premature than single birth babies.
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Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension in the Newborn
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesPersistent pulmonary hypertension (PPHN) happens in newborn babies. It occurs when a newborn’s circulation continues to flow as it did while in the uterus. When this happens, too much blood flow bypasses the baby’s lungs. This is sometimes called persistent fetal circulation.
Postmaturity in the Newborn
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesThe normal length of pregnancy is 37 to 41 weeks. Postmaturity is a word used to describe babies born after 42 weeks. Very few babies are born at 42 weeks or later. Other terms often used to describe these late births include post-term, postmaturity, prolonged pregnancy, and post-dates pregnancy.
Polycythemia Vera in Children
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesPolycythemia vera is a serious, but very rare blood disorder in children. Read on to learn about causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and more.
Pneumothorax in Children
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesA pneumothorax is an air leak in the lungs. It’s when air from the lungs leaks into the chest area.
Nutrition and Fluids in the NICU
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesWhen your baby is in the NICU, your main concern is getting them healthy and home. That means feeding your baby and having them gain weight. But feeding babies in the NICU is quite different from feeding healthy babies. Here’s what you need to know.