Preterm birth complications
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Hello! I do not have a name yet, even though I was born almost two months ago. While all human beings celebrate a date, a period, a time, I celebrate every day with the grams gained since my birth. Indeed, when I was born weighing 900g, I had a risk...
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On World Prematurity Day, findings from a new study will be published in the journal Pediatrics.1 (Read the study here >>) This systematic review examines the accuracy of different newborn assessments to determine gestational age and identify preterm babies. Why the early identification of preterm babies is important Each year, 15...
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Every Preemie–SCALE is proud to partner with the global community and country partners to strengthen efforts to improve preterm birth outcomes, particularly in low-resource settings. World Prematurity Day 2017 highlights the importance of quality care for the smallest, recognizing that preterm babies are particularly vulnerable to death and disability. In...
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One of the youngest members of our family arrived earlier than expected. I caught a glimpse of his tiny head lying on his dad’s chest while I Skyped with my aunt in Bogotá, Colombia. She told me that she and her husband were taking turns holding their baby, Jorge, against...
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By Amialya (Mia) Durairaj “Would you like to change your daughter's diaper?” The NICU nurse’s question had a profound effect, cutting through my misery and making me feel vaguely like a parent. Last January, after a very high-risk pregnancy, I experienced a placental abruption, a common but potentially deadly complication....
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