Being the mother of a preemie baby means your first moments of motherhood look different. When a preemie baby is born they are often immediately taken into the NICU where they receive intensive care. Those first moments between mother and baby are now monitored even more closely by the hospital staff. As a mother of […]
Robert Morris University Premature Infants Full Term versus Preemie What to Expect ●These babies can get sick more often than full-term babies, so handwashing is very important for safety ●These babies become tired much faster, it is normal for them to take more naps ●Some smaller babies may need special equipment for care ●The baby […]
It is a very special and joyous moment as a baby meets his or her parents and the world for the first time. Most babies are placed straight into the arms of their excited mothers who are eager to hold them, but premature babies never get that chance. They don’t get that warm welcome like […]
