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A neonatal intensive care unit, commonly referred to as a NICU, is a special unit in a hospital dedicated to caring for premature or ill newborns. The staff in such units typically has specialized training that enables them to care for these...
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A neonatal intensive care unit, commonly referred to as a NICU, is a special unit in a hospital dedicated to caring for premature or ill newborns. If your baby is admitted to the NICU, depending on your baby’s health and complications,...
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Having a premature baby in the NICU is a difficult situation for any parent — and it’s unfortunately common. Approximately one out of every 10 babies are born prematurely each year, keeping the NICUs around the country very busy. While it’s natural...
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A neonatal intensive care unit, commonly referred to as a NICU, is a special unit in a hospital dedicated to caring for premature or ill newborns. Staff members in NICUs typically have specialized training that enables them to care for these...
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In the last few years, a wave of high quality research has come out showing just how profoundly positive exposure to music and music education is for babies and developing brains. Much of this new study has focused on premature babies, especially...
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Premature infants are at risk for a variety of lung problems and diseases, in part because infants can survive birth at earlier ages than ever before. According to the New England Journal of Medicine, infants today “consistently” survive birth at...
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Meconium aspiration syndrome, or MAS, occurs when a fetus inhales fecal material—called meconium—into the lungs from the surrounding amniotic fluid. Meconium is the term for the dark green, thick stool that a newborn usually passes in utero or soon...
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Having a baby can be an expensive proposition, but not all childbirths cost the same. In general, you can expect to pay more for a C-section—but not always. When comparing a vaginal delivery versus a scheduled C-section, there are a few factors...
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In the United States, 2-3 out of every 1,000 babies are born with a hearing deficit, according to the National Institutes of Health. Fortunately, all newborns are screened at birth for hearing loss, which helps identify babies that need early...
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If you’re feeling like you’re pretty over this pregnancy thing already, you wouldn’t be alone: lots of moms at this point are tired of all the symptoms, the mobility issues, and generally just sharing their body with their new roommate. But don’t...
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Preterm labor is defined as labor that starts between 20 and 37 weeks of pregnancy. Approximately 10 percent of babies are born preterm in the United States. This can be an overwhelmingly scary time, especially if you are earlier in your pregnancy....
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After the initial shock of being told you are pregnant with twins wears off, many moms wonder how this will affect their pregnancy and delivery. While each twin pregnancy can vary, there are some general similarities worth reviewing. From the...
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If you were about to deliver a baby and your doctor or midwife told you there was a technique you could implement that would help your baby stay calmer, improve your confidence with breastfeeding, and make your newborn baby’s vital signs more...
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If your child has to be admitted to the hospital, you may assume your own pediatrician will take care of him or her. Many people are surprised to find out this may not be the case. An increasing number of hospitals are hiring hospitalists to take...
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Once they become familiar with it, most parents are interested in skin-to-skin contact with their babies shortly after birth—even if they don’t know exactly why it’s so good for them and their baby. But rest assured: there is real science behind...
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This week, New York state governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law the country’s most extensive paid family leave policy. The law, once it’s fully enacted in 2021 will allow for a full 12 weeks leave at two-thirds pay as long as an employee has worked...
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Adorably confused babies, babies with mustaches, and moms who just. need. coffee. to survive. I just love it when the Internet is full of gems. 1. A Mom’s Parody to Taylor Swift’s “Blank Space” Ever feel so exhausted that you just have to do...
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As an OB/GYN, I get to be involved in the happiest moments in many families’ lives: the birth of their babies. However, the territory comes with some sadness, too — infertility, miscarriages, preterm birth, and the challenges that a growing family...
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November 17 marks World Prematurity Day and Bundoo is sharing the message of the March of Dimes® as it works across the globe to decrease incidences of premature births. According to the March of Dimes®, 15 million babies are born across the world...
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The CDC released its annual “Mortality in the United States” report in December, and it offered some good news for infants. According to the report, the infant mortality rate decreased 2.3 percent in 2014 to a new historic low of 582.1 infant...
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Hypoplastic left heart syndrome is a serious congenital heart defect that affects development of the left side of the heart. This rare condition affects the heart’s mitral valve, left ventricle, aortic valve, and aorta. The baby’s left ventricle,...
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Prescription painkillers are a class of drugs that are used to treat pain. Among the most popular prescription painkillers is the group of medications known as opioids. Common opioids include morphine, oxycodone, and codeine, among others. These...
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Welcome to Week 33! You’re now less than two months away from your due date. It won’t be long until you’re on weekly visits to your healthcare provider, and it will seem like everything is about to happen all at once. Until then, remember to...
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The research on the benefits of breastfeeding just keeps getting better. Both the World Health Organization and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life, with supplemental breastmilk to...
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Pregnancy
When a woman thinks of her perfect birth experience, it may include scenarios like going into labor spontaneously, having a great connection with your doctor or midwife, delivering a plump, term baby vaginally, and going home feeling ready to get...
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If you just found out you are pregnant and plan to see an obstetrician for your pregnancy and delivery (as opposed to other providers), you may be wondering how best to select the doctor who will be involved in this very important time in your...
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There may be times after giving birth when a new mom may wish to remove milk from her breasts (such as in the case of engorgement) or wants to provide extra stimulation to her breasts to increase milk production (such as when a baby may be refusing...