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  • Pumping Breast Milk for Your Premature Baby Created: Monday, April 29, 2013 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
    If your baby is born prematurely, you may need to pump breast milk until he or she is strong enough to breastfeed.
  • Breastfeeding Your Premature Baby Created: Thursday, May 09, 2013 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
    Breast milk is important for premature and sick babies, but breastfeeding a premature baby can be difficult. These tips will help to make nursing your little one easier.
  • Feeding Premature Babies at Home Created: Friday, December 23, 2011 Updated: Monday, April 29, 2013
    Feeding premature babies enough breastmilk or formula to ensure good growth is important. Answers questions about preemie feeding including catch up growth, how much a preemie should be eating, how...
  • Best Premature Baby Books for Parents Created: Sunday, July 31, 2011 Updated: Monday, April 29, 2013
    A list of the best books on premature babies, with links to full reviews by About Preemies and by parents of preemies.
  • What is a Level 3 NICU? Created: Thursday, March 31, 2011 Updated: Monday, April 29, 2013
    Defines a level III NICU, also called a subspecialty neonatal care center or Level 3 NICU.
  • What Causes Premature Birth? Created: Monday, April 29, 2013 Updated: Monday, April 29, 2013
    Premature birth has many causes, whether labor happens on its own or whether doctors decide that preterm delivery is best for mom or baby.
  • Signs and Symptoms of Premature Labor Created: Tuesday, February 02, 2010 Updated: Friday, April 26, 2013
    Describes the signs and symptoms of premature labor and when to call the doctor if you think you are in labor.
  • Breann, Born 3 Months Early, Now 17 Created: Monday, April 22, 2013 Updated: Monday, April 22, 2013
    Breann, who was born 3 months early 17 years ago, shares her story.
  • Pictures of Premature Babies Created: Thursday, January 17, 2013 Updated: Sunday, April 07, 2013
    Stories and pictures of real preemies. Includes pictures of newborn preemies and older kids who were premature at birth, all sent in by their loving families.
  • Richard, Born at 27 Weeks Created: Saturday, April 06, 2013 Updated: Saturday, April 06, 2013
    A mom shares the story and picture of her son Richard, a premature baby born at 27 weeks.
  • 29 Weeker Born in 1989 Created: Sunday, March 31, 2013 Updated: Sunday, March 31, 2013
    About.com reader Nat P. shares his own preemie story. Nat was born at 29 weeks and is now 23 years old.
  • Milk Banks Created: Tuesday, March 26, 2013 Updated: Saturday, March 30, 2013
    Milk banks collect donated breast milk, pasteurize it, and prepare it for use by babies who need it.
  • Herbs and Medications for Increasing Breast Milk Supply Created: Monday, November 22, 2010 Updated: Monday, March 25, 2013
    Many herbs and medications can be used to increase milk supply. Learn which herbs and medications are most commonly used and which are most effective.
  • Postpartum Depression (PPD) Created: Tuesday, March 19, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, March 20, 2013
    Moms of premature babies are at a higher risk for postpartum depression (PPD) than other moms. Learn the symptoms of PPD, where to find help, and how it's treated.
  • Landon and Chase, 33 Week Twins Created: Tuesday, March 19, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, March 19, 2013
    A mom shares the story and picture of her twins, Landon and Chase, who were born at 33 weeks.
  • Baby Boy Born at 27 Weeks Created: Saturday, March 16, 2013 Updated: Saturday, March 16, 2013
    A mom shares her son's preemie story. He was born at 27 weeks and is now 11 months old.
  • 28 Week Preemie Now 21 Years Old Created: Wednesday, March 13, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, March 13, 2013
    A reader shares her own preemie story. She was born at 28 weeks in 1991.
  • Born 3 Months Early in 1984 Created: Wednesday, March 06, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, March 06, 2013
    A reader shares her own story. Now 28 years old, she was born 3 months early and was not expected to live.
  • Claire Amelia, Born at 30 Weeks Created: Wednesday, March 06, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, March 06, 2013
    Mom Carly shares her daugter's preemie story. Claire was born at 30 weeks and spent 50 days in the NICU.
  • Music Therapy Created: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 Updated: Friday, March 01, 2013
    When used correctly, music therapy can have many benefits for premature babies in the NICU.
  • Tamiko Preemie Clothes Created: Tuesday, February 26, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, February 26, 2013
    Review of Tamiko clothing for premature babies. Soft, snuggly, and adorable outfits for preemies in the NICU.
  • Bilirubin Levels Created: Monday, February 25, 2013 Updated: Monday, February 25, 2013
    Answers questions about what bilirubin levels mean and at what levels treatment for jaundice may be started or serious complications may occur.
  • Massaging Premature Babies Created: Saturday, February 23, 2013 Updated: Saturday, February 23, 2013
    Massage has many benefits for premature babies, in the NICU and at home. Learn the benefits of massage and how you can learn to massage your baby.
  • What is Bilirubin? Created: Monday, November 26, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, February 19, 2013
    Answers the question "What is bilirubin?" as it relates to babies, especially premature or sick babies.
  • Jaundice Created: Friday, December 28, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, February 19, 2013
    Jaundice is one of the most common health problems for newborn babies, including preemies. Premature babies may have more severe jaundice that requires treatment more often than full term babies.
  • Juliana, Born at 28 Weeks Created: Wednesday, February 06, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, February 06, 2013
    A mom shares the story of her daugter Juliana, a preemie born at 28 weeks.
  • How Long Should My Baby Use Preemie Formula? Created: Wednesday, January 30, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, January 30, 2013
    Answers parents questions about how long they should use preemie formula, such as Neosure or Enfacare, for their babies.
  • Kathleen, Born in 1964 Created: Saturday, January 26, 2013 Updated: Sunday, January 27, 2013
    A reader, who was born 3 to 4 months early in 1964, shares her story.
  • Late Preterm Infant Created: Wednesday, April 14, 2010 Updated: Wednesday, January 16, 2013
    Defines the late preterm infant and lists health problems common to late preterm babies.
  • Zaydenn, Born at 23 Weeks Created: Thursday, January 10, 2013 Updated: Thursday, January 10, 2013
    A mom shares her son Zaydenn's preemie story and picture.
  • Preemie: Lessons in Love, Life and Motherhood Created: Sunday, December 30, 2012 Updated: Sunday, December 30, 2012
    Review of Kasey Mathews' book Preemie, which details the life of her daughter from her birth at 25 weeks until after her 12th birthday.
  • Common Preemie Health Problems Created: Monday, October 27, 2008 Updated: Saturday, December 29, 2012
    Common health problems and illnesses that premature babies may face while they're in the NICU and beyond, symptoms of these illnesses, and common treatments.

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