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NICU Volunteer “Cuddlers” Embrace Labor of Love
Going from the warm, cozy comforts of the womb into the loud, bright world at birth is surely a jolt to the senses. The jolt is probably most alarming to the baby born prematurely, before physical and...
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Benefits of Immediate NICU High-Frequency Breathing Support Last into...
One of the toughest hurdles that premature babies must overcome is breathing. The respiratory system is one of the last to be developed during gestation so preemies almost always require breathing...
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Miracle Twins Born 24 Days Apart Expected To Go Home Soon
Birthday parties for the Antunes twins are going to be loads of fun! These Boston boys were born 24 days apart. Will that mean two birthday parties each year or one long festive celebration that lasts...
View ArticleEvaluating Current Ventilation Therapies in Preterm Infants
Ventilation and other medical interventions are often used on pre-term infants to improve lung function and prolong early life long enough to allow the lungs to develop properly and sustain life...
View ArticleParent Health and Functioning 13 Months After NICU/PICU Death
After the death of an infant or child in the NICU or PICU, immediate attention is paid to grieving parents. Soon after leaving the hospital, however, support diminishes and eventually disappears....
View ArticleInfant Pain Linked to Dampened Pain and Stress Later in Life
Babies born prematurely often face up to months in the NICU. There, they undergo painful inflammatory procedures every day. Even though it’s been established the pain and stress circuitry in the brain...
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‘Kangaroo Care’ Boosts Mother-Child Bond and Enhances Preemie Health
The human touch is important. One person touching another, skin to skin, may be most important when establishing a bond between a mother and her newborn child. This form of intimacy is affectionately...
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Language Skills Improve When Parents Talk to Preemies
Parents of NICU preemies: those fragile and precious little darlings want to hear from you. They need to hear from you. A new study indicates the more words per hour a preemie hears in a neonatal...
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Music, Mom’s Voice Help Preemies Eat Better
Babies born too early face a stay in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) until they’re healthy enough to go home. Anxious parents often feel helpless, as if all they can do is watch and wait. A...
View ArticleImproved Care for Preemies With Cognitive Disabilities
The death rate of premature infants dropped from 90% to 20% from 1950 to 2000. The drop is associated with advances in critical care.Read more
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