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Common Problems Experienced By The Premature Baby Or “Late Preterm Infant” Week #6 - Infection

Did you know that 70% of all premature babies are born at 34-36 weeks gestation? These babies are called late preterm infants. They may appear completely grown like a full-term baby, but looks can be deceiving. The late preterm infant’s organs are still developing, so critical functions of these organs may take weeks to fully mature after birth. In the upcoming weeks we will discuss some of the most common problems of the late preterm related to this immaturity.

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Common Problems Experienced By The Premature Baby Or “Late Preterm Infant” Week #5 - Jaundice

Did you know that 70% of all premature babies are born at 34-36 weeks gestation? These babies are called late preterm infants. They may appear completely grown like a full-term baby, but looks can be deceiving. The late preterm infant’s organs are still developing, so critical functions of these organs may take weeks to fully mature after birth. In the upcoming weeks we will discuss some of the most common problems of the late preterm related to this immaturity.

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Common Problems Experienced By The Premature Baby Or “Late Preterm Infant” Week #4 - Feeding

Did you know that 70% of all premature babies are born at 34-36 weeks gestation? These babies are called late preterm infants. They may appear completely grown like a full-term baby, but looks can be deceiving. The late preterm infant’s organs are still developing, so critical functions of these organs may take weeks to fully mature after birth. In the upcoming weeks we will discuss some of the most common problems of the late preterm related to this immaturity.

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Common Problems Experienced By The Premature Baby Or “Late Preterm Infant” Week #3 - Temperature Regulation

Did you know that 70% of all premature babies are born at 34-36 weeks gestation? These babies are called late preterm infants. They may appear completely grown like a full-term baby, but looks can be deceiving. The late preterm infant’s organs are still developing, so critical functions of these organs may take weeks to fully mature after birth. In the upcoming weeks we will discuss some of the most common problems of the late preterm related to this immaturity.

Back-to-School Eye Exams

Growing eyes need attention and a child’s sight can change dramatically from one year to the next.

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Why Vitamin D is Important to Your Health

Your body needs vitamin D to absorb calcium. Calcium is necessary to build strong bones. The three main sources of vitamin D are sunlight, food and supplements/medications.

Is Your Commute Killing You?

A long commute to work may also drive you to poor health. People who spend more time on the road tend to have a higher body mass index.

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Life After Cancer

Simple lifestyle changes can help people survive and even thrive after cancer. One out of every 25 Americans is a cancer survivor, according to the American Cancer Society.

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Insecticide Linked to Brain Development

An insecticide that’s used on crops may affect children’s brain development. You may not know the name Chlorpyrifos, but you’ve probably encountered it.

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