NICU – Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC)
NICU Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) What is Necrotizing Enterocolitis? Necrotizing enterocolitis is a very severe condition that occurs most commonly in premature infants. The intestinal wall becomes...
View ArticleNICU – Periventricular Leukomalacia (PVL)
NICU Periventricular Leukomalacia (PVL) What is Periventricular Leukomalacia? From the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke [Source] Periventricular leukomalacia (PVL) is...
View ArticleNICU – Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS)
NICU Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) What is Respiratory Distress Syndrome? From the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute [Source] Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) is a breathing problem...
View ArticleNICU – Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
NICU Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) What is Retinopathy of Prematurity? All information courtesy of the National Eye Institute [Source] Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a potentially blinding eye...
View ArticlePremature Infants Under 23 Weeks
Premature Infants Under 23 Weeks in the NICU Premature infants born at less than 23 weeks gestational age are generally too young and too immature in terms of development to survive. Most doctors do...
View ArticleNICU – Infant Kangaroo Care
Kangaroo Care in the NICU Kangaroo Care is one of the most intimate ways a mother can bond with her infant. Often, when mom’s deliver a preterm baby, the ability to bond between the two can be suddenly...
View ArticleWhat is the NICU?
What is the NICU? NICU stands for Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. It is a unit for critically ill and premature newborn infants. Babies in the NICU can range from 23 to 35 weeks gestational age (preterm...
View ArticleExpecting a Preterm Infant in the NICU
When a mother has a high risk pregnancy, there is a possibility that her baby could be born prematurely, and would need to be placed in the NICU, or neonatal intensive care unit. There is also the...
View ArticleBreastfeeding and H1N1 Swine Flu
Breastfeeding and H1N1 Swine Flu There is a common concern regarding breastfeeding if a mother or baby has H1N1 swine flu. Should I breastfeed my baby if I have swine flu? Should I continue feeding...
View ArticlePreterm Delivery – In the Delivery Room
Parents anticipating a premature baby have much to think about. Knowing what to expect with a premature baby and a preterm delivery can help parents prepare for their upcoming NICU experience. In a...
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