Preterm Birth - What you need to know about babies born early and a NICU hospitalization

Pregnancy & Delivery

Week 24 of pregnancy is a HUGE milestone as it means the developing baby now has greater than 50% chance of survival with medical help if born today! This week we cover the big things to know about baby's chances if born early, what some of the concerns are for babies born early, and some tips for new parents with a baby in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).Great resources for parents/caregivers of babies in the NICU can be found at:Looking for more?.

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