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11/27/2017

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in NICU Parents

https://themighty.com/2017/11/nicu-parents-and-post-traumatic-stress-disorder/

"Do I have PTSD? Is this what has been going on all this time?"

10/10/2017

Vanessa​ and​ Maks’ - Rumba - Dancing with the Stars

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Vanessa Lachey and Maksim Chmerkovskiy dance the Rumba to “Godspeed (Sweet Dreams)” by Nick Lachey on Dancing with the Stars' Season 25 Memorable Year! Subsc...

02/24/2017

Planning for Pregnancy | Preconception Care | CDC

Steps to a healthy pregnancy

https://www.cdc.gov/preconception/planning.html

If you are trying to have a baby or are just thinking about it, it is not too early to start getting ready for pregnancy. Preconception health and health care focus on things you can do before and between pregnancies to increase the chances of having a healthy baby. For some women, getting their bod...

02/17/2017

Funny Baby Video - Babies Video Chat with Each Other

This video made our week

Two babies talking to each other on FaceTime. Funniest baby video ever.

02/15/2017

Daycare germs: What you need to know - Today's Parent

What you need to know about Daycare germs.

http://www.todaysparent.com/toddler/daycare-germs-what-you-need-to-know/

If your toddler is about to start child care, here’s what you need to know about the germ onslaught.

01/25/2017

World's smallest MRI helps tiny babies - BBC News

Amazing technology to help doctors perform head ultrasounds on preemies.

http://www.bbc.com/news/health-38691623

Doctors in Sheffield are pioneering the use of a compact MRI scanner for the brains of premature babies.

01/23/2017

Navigating the NICU When You Have Older Children at Home

A premature baby affects the lives of all family members.

Having a baby in the NICU is painful. There is a special, additional, layer of hell when you also have older children at home.

01/10/2017

New Advice: Peanuts in Baby's Diet Can Prevent Scary Allergy

New clinical guidelines to help prevent peanut allergies.

http://abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory/giving-peanut-based-foods-babies-early-prevents-allergies-44568834

New parents, get ready to feed your babies peanut-containing foods — starting young lowers their chances of becoming allergic. The National Institutes of Health issued new guidelines Thursday saying most babies should regularly eat those foods starting around 6 months of age, some as early...

12/28/2016

Preemie FAQs

Do you have questions about Preemies? Read these Preemie FAQs or contact us at [email protected].

http://www.preemiebabies101.com/2016/12/preemie-faqs/

Friends and family may have lots of questions when someone they love is in the NICU. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about preemies.

12/13/2016

How to treat your baby's cold

How to treat your baby's cold

Is your baby extra fussy, stuffed up and running a low-grade fever? She might have a cold, which is totally normal. Read on for tips on how to treat it.

12/10/2016

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12/05/2016

Inova Children's Hospital

Inova Children's Hospital

Fevers are practically a universal rite of childhood. Fortunately, fevers are not as dangerous as many parents fear. Dr. Eugenie Charles, MD, and Erin Rovelli, RN, with the Children's ER at Inova Loudoun Hospital share how to figure out whether a high temperature is helpful or harmful.

10/06/2016

RSV

Preemies are more likely to get sick than those born at full term. Help protect preemies from RSV and other chronic illnesses.

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) can cause a cold in children or develop into a serious lower respiratory infection. Learn symptoms and treatments.

10/01/2016

Resources Every NICU Family Should Know

Resources Every NICU Family Should Know

Having a baby in the NICU is hard. Finding the programs and resources your baby needs can be even harder. Where do you go for answers? Hand to Hold. We're here to help. You are not alone.

09/29/2016

March of Dimes

This is great news! Congress finally passed a #Zika Bill! #ZAPZika

We’re thrilled that Congress has finally taken action against Zika. By passing a bill granting additional Zika funding, Congress is helping to protect against microcephaly and other birth defects caused by the Zika virus. We know this bill is the first step in what is sure to be a long fight against Zika virus, but one that will hopefully have a big impact. http://po.st/JEZn0l #ZAPzika

09/28/2016

The reality of the NICU

The reality of the NICU http://www.everytinything.com/nicu-articles/reality-nicu

People ask all the time about what it’s like in the NICU. They say “it must be so hard,” “it must be so scary.” And that’s true, to some degree. It is hard, and it scary. And it’s so much more. The truth is that the NICU is an intense, beautiful, complicated world.....

08/31/2016

6 Moments You Need to Let Dad Have With Baby

"Let dad and baby develop their own thing"

Do you melt when you see your partner interact with baby? I know I do. One of the most rejuvenating and touching things is to watch my husband spend time with our son. My husband is patient, playful, and attentive (maybe I am biased but I think he is pretty great). Sometimes I even sneak outside the...

08/22/2016

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08/16/2016

South African sportsman donates half a million to neonatal - Good Things Guy

South African sportsman donates half a million to neonatal - Good Things Guy

World 400m champion Wayde van Niekerk has donated R500‚000 towards the upgrade of the Groote Schuur Hospital’s neonatal unit. Born at 29 weeks and weighing just over 1kg, Wayde van Niekerk’s parents never thought he would survive, let alone become a successful athlete. After his mother, Odessa Swart...

07/19/2016

Treating Preterm Labor

Every pregnant woman is at risk of preterm labor. Would you know how to stop it? http://www.keepemcookin.com/educate-yourself/prevention-treatment/treating-preterm-labor/

Treating Preterm Labor If you are admitted to the hospital because of preterm labor and have not yet reached 34 weeks, your doctor may prescribe one or more

07/06/2016

New mom fatigue

Between the endless feedings, sleepless nights and other responsibilities, many women feel really, really tired in the weeks after birth. http://www.marchofdimes.org/baby/new-mom-fatigue.aspx

New motherhood can be overwhelming and exhausting. Follow these steps to help you find more energy and overcome new mom fatigue.

07/05/2016

#WriteOnSarah: When Labor is the Scariest Day of Your Life – The NICU and PTSD | MHA of NYC

#WriteOnSarah: When Labor is the Scariest Day of Your Life – The NICU and PTSD | MHA of NYC

Sarah Vander Schaaff is a writer, blogger and a mother of two from New Jersey, who has struggled with Obsessive-compulsive disorder for as long as she can remember. Her courageous column in the Washington Post (“Obsessive –compulsive disorder nearly ruined her life”, January 4th) received internatio...

06/07/2016

5 Things I Learned at the NICU After My Twins Were Born Premature

5 Things I Learned at the NICU After My Twins Were Born Premature

2. "The power of a firm touch."