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What is 'retinopathy of prematurity' that affects preterm babies and potentially causes blindness?
January 02, 2023 2:06 pm
A condition where the baby is born before complete development of the retina and its blood supply, it leads to the release of vascular endothelial growth factors (VEGF) and formation of abnormal blood vessels, says a doctor
Simple tips to take care of the nutritional needs of preterm babies
November 18, 2022 4:09 pm
Preterm birth is a nutritional emergency; these babies have high nutritional demand. But, despite medical advances in NICU care, it is quite challenging to achieve weight gain in these babies, said a doctor
Ways to build immunity for a preemie baby
December 18, 2021 7:35 pm
Breast milk of mothers delivering preemies has more protein, fat and sodium salt, and this suits the nutritional needs of the preterm infant, says a doctor.
World Prematurity Day: Nutrition needs of preterm babies
November 17, 2021 12:23 pm
Premature babies are deprived of the rich nutrition they get from their mother's placenta when they are born early
World Prematurity Day 2020: How to take care of a preterm baby at home
November 17, 2020 12:32 pm
No need to worry if you are excited to take the baby home as caring for preterm babies is not so different from caring for normal term babies. You just need to keep a few important things in mind
Premature babies may suffer from osteoporosis during adulthood
May 31, 2016 3:17 pm
Infants born prematurely may grow up to have weaker bones as they have lower bone mass.
Premature infants benefit from adult talk
February 22, 2014 12:19 pm
At 32 weeks and 36 weeks, staff recorded the NICU environment for 16 hours with a Language Environment Analysis (LENA) microprocessor.
A little Mozart might help preemies grow
December 12, 2009 11:40 pm
The sounds of Mozart might help slow premature infants metabolism,potentially helping them to put on needed weight,a recent study suggests.
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