Parenting
Bonding With a Premature Infant
Bonding with a premature infant often happens in small NICU steps: touch, voice, scent, kangaroo care, feeding help, diapering, and patience in the NICU.
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Parenting
Differences Between Low Birth Weight & Preterm Infants
Preterm describes when a baby is born; low birth weight describes size. Learn how the labels overlap, what they change, and what parents should ask next.
Parenting
Risk Factors for an Infant With a Low Birth Weight
Low birth weight is not one problem with one cause. Preterm birth, fetal growth restriction, maternal health, multiples, exposures, and access to care all matter.
Parenting
How to Gauge a Premature Baby's Development
Adjusted age is the key tool for tracking a preemie's growth. This guide covers corrected age, AAP milestones, feeding red flags, and early intervention.