Breastfeeding and H1N1 Swine Flu There is a common concern regarding breastfeeding if a mother or baby has H1N1 swine flu. Should I breastfeed my baby if I have swine flu? Should I continue … [Read more...]
Neonatal (NICU) H1N1 Swine Flu
Posted to NICU: October 28, 2009
H1N1 Swine Flu NICU Swine flu (H1N1) in the NICU, or Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, is becoming more and more of a concern for parents with a baby in the Neonatal ICU. If a mother or father of a … [Read more...]
NICU – Congenital Infant Atelectasis
Posted to NICU: October 26, 2009
NICU Infant Atelectasis Infant atelectasis refers to when a newborn baby or premature infant is born without the ability to inflate one (or both) of his or her lungs. The condition is most common … [Read more...]
NICU – Cleft Lip, Cleft Palate
Posted to NICU: October 25, 2009
NICU Cleft Lip, Cleft Palate Cleft Palate is a birth defect and condition where the roof of the mouth and the upper lip do not connect before birth. The severity of the condition can vary, but … [Read more...]
Neonatal Infant Sepsis
Posted to NICU: October 24, 2009
NICU Neonatal Sepsis Sepsis in general terms means that there is a critical bacterial infection in the neonate's system that can cause serious issues, potentially even leading to death. It can … [Read more...]
Jaundice in the NICU
Posted to NICU: October 23, 2009
Jaundice in the NICU Jaundice in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit is also called hyperbilirubinemia, meaning that there is a higher than normal amount of bilirubin in the baby's body. Bilirubin is … [Read more...]
NICU – Bradycardia
Posted to NICU: October 22, 2009
NICU Bradycardia Bradycardia in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit refers to the temporary slowing down of an infant's heart rate. This can result from several issues, including apnea. Extra … [Read more...]
NICU Apnea
Posted to NICU: October 21, 2009
Apnea in the NICU Apnea refers to when and infant, or baby, stops breathing momentarily, causing irregular breathing patterns. In the NICU, when apnea occurs, that means the infant has not taken a … [Read more...]
NICU Anemia
Posted to NICU: October 20, 2009
Anemia in the NICU Anemia simply means a low red blood cell count. A NICU infant may have anemia for several reasons, including blood loss and a deficiency of iron in the blood. To diagnose … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding Common Questions
Posted to NICU: October 16, 2009
Breastfeeding can pose many questions for parents, so here is a small collection of some of the most often asked breastfeeding concerns. How do I treat sore, blistered, or bleeding nipples? Try … [Read more...]
What is Colostrum?
Posted to NICU: October 16, 2009
What is Colostrum? Colostrum is the first form of breast milk produced after a pregnancy, and usually is present for 3 or 4 days until a mother's normal breast milk comes in. It has a yellow tinge … [Read more...]
Infant Breastfeeding Benefits in the NICU
Posted to NICU: October 15, 2009
Infant breastfeeding provides for the optimal amount of nutrition for any newborn infant, especially in the NICU. Breast milk is packed with proteins, fats, and vitamins that are crucial, not only … [Read more...]
Premature Births at 13 million Worldwide: March of Dimes
Posted to NICU: October 15, 2009
There are 13 million premature births worldwide according to a report recently issued by the US group March of Dimes. That comes to preterm births equal to 9.6% of all births in the world. In … [Read more...]
Swine Flu H1N1 and Your Family
Posted to NICU: October 13, 2009
The swine flu, also known as the H1N1 virus, is sweeping across populations everywhere, and families, especially with younger children and infants, need to take extra precautions. This is an article … [Read more...]
Expecting a Preterm Infant in the NICU
Posted to NICU: October 12, 2009
When a mother has a high risk pregnancy, there is a possibility that her baby could be born prematurely, and would need to be placed in the NICU, or neonatal intensive care unit. There is also the … [Read more...]
