Born Too Early (Prematurity)

During a normal pregnancy that goes to term, parents have time to work through various stages of planning and anticipation as they prepare for their…

Are you the mom of a preemie who dreads pumping milk at night while the baby is in the NICU? You’re not alone. Who can…

Is your newborn’s skin yellowish? Do you see yellowing in your baby’s eyes? Newborn jaundice occurs in just more than half of all babies born…

Did you know that smoking affects your developing baby long after she’s born? In fact, it can affect her health well into adulthood. While fewer…

Do you remember your first peek into the neonatal intensive care unit, or NICU? Maybe your impression was like that of friends and family members…

If you’re among the parents who gave a sigh of relief that you made it to at least 37 weeks before giving birth, you should…

You won’t be able to leave the hospital without transporting your new baby in a safe infant car seat, but what if your baby was…

Could where you plan to birth put you and baby at risk for delivering early, even risking prematurity for baby? It could, if you’re planning…

Are you considering induction? Inducing labor is common—but experts agree that unless it’s for a medical reason, induction is risky and best avoided. In recent…

Breast cancer scares most women because 1 in 8 women are affected by breast cancer in their lifetime. But did you know that 1 in…

  You may be surprised to learn that you due date, otherwise called your “estimated date of delivery” (EDD) is rarely accurate. EDDs very much…

The first few weeks at home with a preemie can be especially trying, whether your baby was born at 26 or 36 weeks. Here are…

As a pregnant woman, you probably know your due date and expect your baby to be born right around that time. But do you know…