When your baby is in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), you might feel incredibly overwhelmed, stressed, and sad. Having your baby whisked away from you shortly after birth can be devastating – even more so when you are worried about their health. When you get to the NICU and have to deal with rules […]
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Parent’s Guide to a NICU Stay
The birth of a new baby is incredibly exciting – and can also be scary. Newborns can be quite delicate. They may also have medical problems at birth or as a result of labour and delivery that requires them to be transferred to a specialized hospital unit, the NICU. The NICU – or neonatal intensive […]
Cerebral Palsy in Preemies
Cerebral palsy, or CP, is a motor disability that is caused by abnormal brain development or damage to the brain during pregnancy, birth, or the first few years of a child’s life. CP is a group of chronic disorders that can affect movement, posture, and muscle tone. While there isn’t a cure for cerebral palsy, […]