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New Autism Risk Factors! Dad’s Age and Preterm or Post-term DeliveryNew...
It’s Autism Awareness Month, and there’s a lot that’s unknown about autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), so we’ve been hearing quite a bit about the latest studies on the subject. Here’s the latest scoop...
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The U.S.’s Preterm Birth Rate Is Worse than 130 Other Countries (Ouch!)The...
Here’s some surprising news — the U.S. ranks 131st when it comes to low preterm birth rates. According to a new report, “Born Too Soon: The Global Action Report on Preterm Birth” by The March of Dimes...
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Rosie O’Donnell’s Babywearing Shirt Promotes Skin-to-Skin ContactRosie...
If you’ve read the parenting books — or seen a few episodes of Grey’s Anatomy — you’ve probably heard that skin-to-skin contact (a.k.a. kangaroo care) is good for newborns. Holding baby directly to...
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Singing to Baby Isn’t Just Soothing — It’s Good for Her Health, Too!Singing...
Turns out all you really need is a tune! New research conducted by the Louis Armstrong Center for Music and Medicine at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York found that infants born with respiratory...
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Is a Vaginal Delivery Safer for Preemie Babies?Is a Vaginal Delivery Safer...
A new study published in the journal Obstetrics & Gynecology found that very premature babies have fewer breathing problems when they’re born via vaginal delivery compared to those born via...
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How Your Voice Can Boost Your Preemie's BrainHow Your Voice Can Boost Your...
From smarter incubators to higher level NICUs, innovations for preemie care keep coming. But the newest tool is the simplest one yet: your voice. That’s the latest from the Proceedings of the National...
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Why Premature Girls Do Better Than BoysWhy Premature Girls Do Better Than Boys
We’re not necessarily saying girls rule, boys drool, but a new study finds that preemie girls are beating boys to some important early skills. After analyzing 2,700 preterm infants in level III NICUs...
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Babies May Survive at 22 WeeksBabies May Survive at 22 Weeks
For preemies, every day in the mother’s womb makes a huge difference. But what exactly does it mean to be a preemie? Technically, any baby born before week 37 is considered premature, however, 24 weeks...
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How Charging To See Preemies Kept Them AliveHow Charging To See Preemies Kept...
Twenty five cents. That’s how much it cost to see the tiny, premature babies Dr. Martin Couney exhibited at a Coney Island sideshow. Beginning in 1896, Couney showcased preemies at world fairs and...
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The First Photo Of Viral 'Baby Buns' Is HereThe First Photo Of Viral 'Baby...
The ‘bun in the oven’ baby is ready for his closeup! For the first time, mom Dana Griffin-Graves shared a photo of her miracle preemie, born at 23 weeks. “Look at his precious little feet and long...
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10 Tips For Moms Of Preemies, From Moms Of Preemies10 Tips For Moms Of...
Each year, 15 million babies are born too early. These little guys certainly cover a broad spectrum; while a preemie is technically defined as a baby born earlier than 37 weeks of completed gestation,...
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