Learn about the definition of and the causes and medical conditions associated with prematurity.
Read about various behavioral problems that premature babies may develop as they grow. In general, the most premature babies are more at risk.
Learn about how newborns and infants are safely transported from a community hospital or nursing station to a hospital that can provide the necessary expertise to care for sick premature or term babies.
Learn about possible outcomes for premature babies.
A premature baby is susceptible to infection because their immune system is immature. Read more about infections and the immune system of premature babies.
Learn about what a premature baby needs to eat and how they can get proper nutrition.
Very premature babies are at risk for metabolic bone disease, a condition that affects their bone health and increases the risk of fractures.
Although many premature babies do not encounter any academic problems, some do. For example, up to 50% of very low birth weight (VLBW) babies will have some problems in school by Grade 3.
Learn about respiratory distress syndrome, a common condition in very premature babies.
Learn about anemia of prematurity, what causes it and how it is treated.
Read about apnea of prematurity, which is a condition in which premature babies take unusually long pauses (usually more than 20 seconds) between breaths.
Read about intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH), or bleeding in the brain, in premature babies.
Learn about the common causes of chronic lung disease in premature babies and the ways to diagnose and treat it.
Many of the most common poisons are items that can be found around the house. Learn about the top 10 most common types of poison exposures across all ages and for children younger than six years old.
The SickKids Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) provides care for newborns up to four weeks of age. Find information about life in the NICU, conditions that affect newborns and premature babies and what to expect when leaving the NICU.
Your goal is to work with your child's teacher to get the best education for your child. Your child has the right to attend school and if you feel they're not getting a "fair shake," get involved with the administration.
Understanding your child's cleft lip and/or palate through genetic assessments.
In this section of the site, you will learn about the issues children born with congenital heart condition may face at different ages.
Learn about patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) in premature babies and the treatments available for it.
The recommendations in this article are for parents who are expressing and storing breast milk for their hospitalized babies. Breast milk acts as a medicine in babies who are sick or premature, and has the right nutritional balance for your baby.
Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a rare but serious disease that affects the bowels of premature or newborn infants. Learn more about the symptoms, causes and treatment of the condition.
Discover how to recognize, treat and prevent insect bites, bee and wasp stings, and when to seek medical attention.
Learn how to identify signs of poisoning in your child, and how to treat and prevent it.
There are various complementary and alternative therapies that are available in the treatment of JIA. Learn the difference between complementary and alternative therapies and how to tell which ones are safe for your child.
All babies are born relationship ready. Babies are also born with attachment-based behaviours (crying) that cue their caregiver when they are in distress and need them close. Learn how the baby’s cry and the caregiver’s response to the cry develops the attachment relationship.
