In the NICU, parents are often forced with the difficult challenge of not being able to touch their baby. This could be for many reasons, including extreme prematurity, sensitivity precautions, and … [Read more...]
Premature Infant’s Appearance
Posted to NICU: June 22, 2010
In the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, or NICU, babies born prematurely are often admitted to the unit for critical care. Neonatal infants are not fully developed, as prematurity involves some unique … [Read more...]
Ameda Breast Pumps
Posted to NICU: May 25, 2010
PURELY YOURS ULTRA™ BREAST PUMP WITH CUSTOMFIT™ FLANGES A Custom Approach – Because Every Mom is Unique Ameda knows moms respond differently to different pumping patterns. Purely Yours … [Read more...]
How Much Breast Milk Should I Pump Per Day?
Posted to NICU: May 24, 2010
How much breast milk should I pump per day? This is an extraordinarily common question many mothers ask, especially first-time moms new to breastfeeding. The motherly instinct to provide the best … [Read more...]
Labeling and Storing Breast Milk in the NICU
Posted to NICU: May 22, 2010
Every NICU will have unique policies in regards to labeling and storing breast milk. Because of this, it is important for a mother to ask the baby's NICU nurse what should specifically be done in … [Read more...]
Importance of Collecting Breast Milk
Posted to NICU: May 20, 2010
When a premature infant is born, they are usually not ready to breastfeed immediately after birth. In fact, it may be days, weeks, or months before the baby is ready to breastfeed, depending on how … [Read more...]
Renting a Breast Pump
Posted to NICU: May 18, 2010
Renting a breast pump is a very important part of expressing milk for a baby. Mothers with a preterm infant will often find themselves unable to breastfeed, due to their baby's prematurity. … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding After the NICU
Posted to NICU: April 28, 2010
Breastfeeding a premature baby at home, after it has been in the NICU, will often be very similar to how it was in the hospital. Many parents come home with the expectations that breastfeeding will … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding Benefits for Mothers
Posted to NICU: April 26, 2010
Mothers deciding to breastfeed have a very positive list of breastfeeding benefits, not only for their baby, but for themselves as well. Whether a mother's infant is in the NICU or at home, … [Read more...]
Neonatal Acne
Posted to NICU: March 21, 2010
Neonatal acne, also referred to as acne neonatorum, in an infant or newborn baby can be a concern for many first time parents. Neonatal acne is a common condition that affects nearly 20% of all … [Read more...]
Can Parents Sign Their Baby’s Labs?
Posted to NICU: December 27, 2009
If my baby is in the NICU, can I sign my initials to verify a nurse's lab specimen collection of my infant's blood, etc.? For most NICUs, the answer would be yes. When a nurse draws blood, or … [Read more...]
Can I Watch My Baby’s Lab Draws?
Posted to NICU: December 13, 2009
Can I Watch My Baby's Blood Being Drawn? This is a tricky question, because some NICUs have policies on this and others are more lenient. As a parent, you are already overly worried about your … [Read more...]
Preterm Delivery – In the Delivery Room
Posted to NICU: November 26, 2009
Parents anticipating a premature baby have much to think about. Knowing what to expect with a premature baby and a preterm delivery can help parents prepare for their upcoming NICU experience. … [Read more...]
Basic Preemie Needs
Posted to NICU: November 22, 2009
What do Preemies Need? Premature babies, or 'preemies' in the NICU, are defined by being born under 37 weeks gestational age. The severity of the conditions associated with prematurity vary from … [Read more...]
How Much Does Cord Blood Banking Cost?
Posted to NICU: November 20, 2009
Cost of Cord Blood Banking Cord blood banking cost usually has two distinct fees. The first fee is for the intial deposit, which includes enrollment, collection of the umbillical cord blood, and … [Read more...]
