Prematurity and Multiple Birth Babies
Multiples are at risk for prematurity, much more likely than singletons to be born too early. Parents who are expecting multiples should be aware of the risks and implications for children who are born prematurely.
Consequences of Prematurity
Because many twins and multiples are at risk for preterm birth, it is important for parents to understand the risks and conseuqences of prematurity.
Because many twins and multiples are at risk for preterm birth, it is important for parents to understand the risks and conseuqences of prematurity.
Caring for Premature Twins or Multiples
Tips for parents of preemie twins or multiples who are facing a NICU hospital stay after premature birth.
Tips for parents of preemie twins or multiples who are facing a NICU hospital stay after premature birth.
Preterm Labor in Pregnancy with Twins or More > Signs of Preterm Labor
Women pregnant with twins, triplets or more have an increased risk of experiencing preterm labor during their pregnancy.
Women pregnant with twins, triplets or more have an increased risk of experiencing preterm labor during their pregnancy.
Photo Gallery of Premature Babies
Although many people have family, friends, or acquaintances who have had a premature baby, few have set foot inside a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) or know what to expect when they have a preemie. This photo gallery of premature babies describes some of the things that you can expect in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) when you have a premature baby. (From About Pediatrics)
Although many people have family, friends, or acquaintances who have had a premature baby, few have set foot inside a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) or know what to expect when they have a preemie. This photo gallery of premature babies describes some of the things that you can expect in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) when you have a premature baby. (From About Pediatrics)
Retinopathy of Prematurity
Scientific studies indicate that premature babies are much more likely than full-term babies to develop vision problems due to conditions such as retinopathy of prematurity, which causes abnormal blood vessel growth in the inner back lining of the eye (retina) where light-sensitive cells are located.
Scientific studies indicate that premature babies are much more likely than full-term babies to develop vision problems due to conditions such as retinopathy of prematurity, which causes abnormal blood vessel growth in the inner back lining of the eye (retina) where light-sensitive cells are located.
Cerebral Palsy: a Guide for Care
One of the consequences of extreme prematurity can be cerebral palsy. Learn what it is, its causes and treatments.
One of the consequences of extreme prematurity can be cerebral palsy. Learn what it is, its causes and treatments.
Parents of Premature Babies (Preemie-L)
Perhaps the biggest medical concern for multiples is prematurity. Parents will find lots of support and information at this helpful site.
Perhaps the biggest medical concern for multiples is prematurity. Parents will find lots of support and information at this helpful site.
Premature Twins Thrive with a Rescuing Hug
This article provides evidence to support the theory that premature twins fare better when they are placed in close proximity to each other in the hospital. It tells the story of twin sisters Kyrie and Brielle.
This article provides evidence to support the theory that premature twins fare better when they are placed in close proximity to each other in the hospital. It tells the story of twin sisters Kyrie and Brielle.
Preemie Twins
This website was created by a mother of twins born 13 weeks early to share support and stories with other parents of premature twins.
This website was created by a mother of twins born 13 weeks early to share support and stories with other parents of premature twins.
Caring for Premature Twins/Mutliples: Excerpt from Everything Twins, Triplets and More
This excerpt from Everything Twins, Triplets and More offers parents some solutions for contributing to their premature infants' care in the hospital after preterm birth.
This excerpt from Everything Twins, Triplets and More offers parents some solutions for contributing to their premature infants' care in the hospital after preterm birth.
Premature Infant Medical Definition
About.com's Healthcare Center provides this profile of prematurity and its potential impact.
About.com's Healthcare Center provides this profile of prematurity and its potential impact.