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01 Nov Caring for a Premature Baby
What is a Premature Baby?
The normal length of a pregnancy is between 37- 42 weeks. Some pregnancies take longer to develop and others are shorter. When a baby is born before 37 weeks, however, she is considered "preterm", "preemie" or "premature". A baby born before 28 weeks is considered extremely premature.01 Nov Effects of Gestational Diabetes on a Developing Baby
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High blood sugar around the time of conception and throughout pregnancy increases risks of: birth defects, still birth, preterm birth, c-sections, and the baby developing obesity and diabetes later in life.¹
What is Gestational Diabetes?
November is American Diabetes Month and a great time to put a spotlight on diabetes during pregnancy, which is a rising trend in the United States. In the United States, gestational diabetes (diabetes developed during pregnancy) has increased by 56% from 2000-2010.¹29 Aug Why is Folic Acid Important During Pregnancy?
Women of reproductive age need 400 mcg of folic acid every day, increased to 600 mcg daily during pregnancy.²September 12-18 is Folic Acid Awareness week with the National Birth Defects Prevention Network. This is a great time to highlight the importance of folic acid during pregnancy and specifically, before you become pregnant.
28 Jun Babies Born with Cleft Lip and Palate
Around the world, 1 out of 700 babies are born with cleft lip and/or cleft palate.² July is National Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness and Prevention Month, a time to bring focus on the special challenges and treatment of babies born with orofacial malformations like cleft lip or palate. Around the world, 1 out of 700 babies are born with cleft.²31 Jan Infant Congenital Heart Defects and Your Baby
Congenital heart defects (CHD) are the most common type of birth defect. 1 out of 4 babies born with CHD will need surgery due to critical defects. What are Infant Congenital Heart Defects? Congenital heart defects (CHD) are the most common type of birth defect. They can...
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