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Social Security Benefits for Your Premature Baby
Some premature or low birth weight babies are eligible to get social security benefits. These benefits are called supplemental security income, or SSI.
Signs and Symptoms of Premature Labor
Describes the signs and symptoms of premature labor and when to call the doctor if you think you are in labor.
What Is a Level 4 NICU?
Defines a level 4 NICU, or level IV NICU, and how a level 4 NICU is different from other levels of NICU care.
What is a Level 3 NICU?
Defines a level III NICU, also called a subspecialty neonatal care center or Level 3 NICU. Definitions of level IIIA, level IIIB, level IIIC, and level IIID are included.
What is a Special Care Nursery?
Defines a level 2 NICU, or special care nursery, and the types of patients they can care for.
Using Hands On Pumping to Increase Milk Supply
Using breast massage in a technique called hands on pumping can greatly increase a mom's milk supply when she is pumping breast milk.
Gifts for Nurses
Great gifts for nurses during Nurses' Week, the holiday season, graduation, and more.
When to Stop Using Corrected Age for Your Premature Baby
Corrected age is the age a preemie would be if he or she had been born at term. Learn how long you should use corrected age for your preemie.
Should Twins Sleep Together at Home?
Should twins sleep together at home? Benefits of co-sleeping for twins are discussed, as well as possible risks.
Should Twins Sleep Together in the NICU?
Cobedding twins and other multiples is common practice in many NICUs. Although there are benefits when twins sleep together, there may also be risks to the practice.
Requesting your Baby’s Medical Records
A quick and easy to follow tip on how to request a copy of your medical records or those of your baby or child.
Steroids for Lung Development in Premature Babies
This quick tip explains why steroids help lung development in babies who may be born premature.
Cervical Cerclage
Defines a cervical cerclage, its risks, and who may benefit from having a cerclage placed.
Is My Preemie Ready for Kindergarten?
Preemies may be ready for kindergarten later than children born at term. This page looks at signs of school readiness, and how parents can tell whether their preemie is ready for kindergarten.
Bonding with Your Baby in the NICU
Bonding with your baby is one of the greatest joys of parenting. For parents of premature babies, though, bonding is often interrupted. Even in the NICU, there are plenty of opportunities for parents to bond with their babies.