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Your Baby Sustained A Birth Injury – What To Do Next
It can be devastating when your newborn baby is injured during childbirth. Here's how to get them the help they need.
Getting Babies With Epilespy Home Quicker From NICU Becomes A Priority
A new study was done that discovered that genetic testing for neonatal epilepsy allows babies to go home from the NICU earlier.
A Video Chat With Baby In NICU Could Help Pumping Mothers
Mothers who used videoconferencing technology to watch their baby while they were in the NICU had an improved pumping experience.
'Smart Pacifiers' Can Help Monitor Babies In The NICU
These pacifiers would eliminate the need for babies to have their blood drawn twice a day to look at their electrolytes.
Nick Carter Reflects On The Time His Daughter Spent In The NICU
Pearl had some minor complications at birth that caused her to have to spend some time in the NICU.
Plastic Drapes Lower Hypothermia Risk For NICU Preemies
Premature babies are at risk for hypothermia due to their small size and low birth weight. Using a plastic drape in the NICU may change that.
Quick & Cost-Effective Paper Test For Jaundice Is Close To Being A Reality
This advancement means that babies who are born in remote areas, and "poor" countries would be able to have their bilirubin levels tested.
Parents Prepare Before Babies' NICU Discharged, AAP Recommends
The AAP encourages NICUs to adopt a standardized approach to teach parents safe sleep practices before their baby is discharged.
American Idol Star Fantasia Barrino Brings Newborn Daughter Home After Month In NICU
After welcoming her third child in late May, Fantasia Barrino announced via Instagram she was finally able to take the newborn home.
Depression In Dads Of Premature Babies Need More Attention
The study also found that when the baby came home from the hospital, the depression symptoms in mothers dropped, but the fathers' did not.
Josie Bates' Newborn Baby Is In The Hospital With Jaundice
Josie Bates revealed that her baby girl remains in the hospital as she's battling jaundice brought on by a rare blood condition.
Lauren Burnham & Arie Luyendyk Jr.'s One Twin Stayed In Hospital
It's been a week since the reality stars welcomed their twins, but so far only their son has been able to come home.
'Hand To Hold' Offers A New App To Help Support NICU Moms
Moms can speak to Family Support Specialists who are certified and other moms in the NICU.
Therapeutic Bed For Preemies Mimics Parent's Heart & Breathing
A therapeutic bed has been developed that mimics a parent's heartbeat and breathing, which helps to calm a preemie in stressful situations.
Cameras Allow Parents & Babies In NICU To Stay Connected
NICVIEW is one of the latest camera systems that allow parents of babies in the NICU to see how their babies are doing 24/7.
Probiotics & Breastmilk Decrease Preterm Babies' Mortality Risk
A recent study shows that preterm babies who were given a combination of breastmilk and a probiotic have a deceased risk of mortality.
Mom Creates Specialized Onesie For NICU Babies After Daughter's Recovery
Kate Bowen took a difficult situation for any parent and used it to motivate her to help others in her position find comfort.
Woman Who Gave Birth While Intubated Asks ICU Nurse To Be Baby's Godmother
It sounds like the plot to a feel-good movie, but it really happened.
Singing During Kangaroo Care Reduces Anxiety In Both Mom & Baby, Studies State
The University of Helsinki recently conducted a study of the effects of singing during kangaroo care and the overall impacts on baby and mom.
Mom With Baby Boy In Hospital Creates Toy Drive To Help Other NICU Babies In Need
As their little boy Mason remains in the NICU, Melissa and Dan Biddick have started a toy drive to help other babies staying in the hospital.