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Behavioural and learning issues

Read about various behavioral problems that premature babies may develop as they grow. In general, the most premature babies are more at risk.

Playtime at the hospital for babies up to 12 months

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Play gives babies the opportunity for social interaction and learning. Find examples of appropriate toys for hospitalized babies from birth to 12 months.

Feeding and nutrition for premature babies

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Learn about what a premature baby needs to eat and how they can get proper nutrition.

Outcomes for premature babies

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Learn about possible outcomes for premature babies.

Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) in premature babies

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Learn about respiratory distress syndrome, a common condition in very premature babies.

Overview of learning and education in the premature baby

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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.

Bone health in premature babies

Very premature babies are at risk for metabolic bone disease, a condition that affects their bone health and increases the risk of fractures.

Neonatal neurodevelopmental follow-up recommendations: Eight month visit

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Recommendations for babies who have spent time in the NICU or CCCU to help improve neurodevelopment at eight months.

Infections and the premature baby

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A premature baby is susceptible to infection because their immune system is immature. Read more about infections and the immune system of premature babies.

Intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) in premature babies

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Read about intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH), or bleeding in the brain, in premature babies.

Chronic lung disease of prematurity

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Learn about the common causes of chronic lung disease in premature babies and the ways to diagnose and treat it.

Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC)

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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.

Premature babies: Advocating for your child at school

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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.

Sleep time for newborns

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Learn about making sleep time easier and safer for your newborn baby.

Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) in premature babies

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Learn about patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) in premature babies and the treatments available for it.

Pain in newborns and babies

Babies can feel pain. Learn about ways pain in newborns and babies can be assessed and techniques that can help ease pain.

Transport to specialized neonatal facilities

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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.

Neonatal neurodevelopmental follow-up recommendations: 36 month visit

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Recommendations to encourage neurodevelopment in babies at 36 months old who are patients in the neonatal developmental follow-up clinic.

Neonatal neurodevelopmental follow-up recommendations: 18 month visit

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Recommendations to encourage neurodevelopment in babies at 18 months old who have spent time in the neonatal neurodevelopment follow-up clinic.

Neonatal neurodevelopmental follow-up recommendations: Six week visit

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This page provides recommendations to encourage neurodevelopment in babies aged six weeks, who have spent time in the NICU or CCCU.

Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP)

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Learn what retinopathy of prematurity is, how it is diagnosed and how it may be treated.

Neonatal neurodevelopmental follow-up recommendations: 12 month visit

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Recommendations for babies who have spent time in the NICU or CCCU to help improve neurodevelopment at 12 months.

Prematurity: Overview

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Learn about the definition of and the causes and medical conditions associated with prematurity.

Assessing babies (from newborns to one year)

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Read about pain assessment in babies (from newborns to one year olds). Both behavioral reactions and physical reactions to pain are assessed.

Apnea of prematurity

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Read about apnea of prematurity, which is a condition in which premature babies take unusually long pauses (usually more than 20 seconds) between breaths.