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Premature baby
Preterm labour is when you go in to labour before your pregnancy reaches 37 weeks. Here's what to expect when you have your baby prematurely.
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Neonatal intensive care unit (NICU)
Learn about the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), where premature or very ill babies are admitted for highly specialised hospital care.
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Pregnancy: premature labour & birth | Raising Children Network
Are you likely to be having a premature birth? Here’s all you need to know about preparing for and recovering from premature labour and birth.
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Premature birth & premature babies | Raising Children Network
This essential guide for parents of premature babies covers gestational age, premature birth risk factors, premature labour and premature development.
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Preterm labour - MyDr.com.au
Going into labour before your 37th week of pregnancy is called preterm labour, or premature labour.
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Premature birth: questions & checklist | Raising Children Network
Our checklist has answers to questions about premature birth and labour, covering where and how premature babies are born, and things to ask medical staff.
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Dads: premature birth and premature babies | Raising Children Network
After a premature birth, it can be hard for dads. Our dads guide to premature babies and birth covers feelings, bonding, and getting involved with your baby.
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Premature babies and birth | Raising Children Network
Premature babies are born before 37 weeks of pregnancy. Our essential guide covers premature birth, babies, development, NICU and more.
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Premature birth: emotional preparation | Raising Children Network
If you know your baby will be born early, you can prepare yourself mentally and emotionally. Practise relaxation and take a tour of the NICU. Find out more.
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Premature birth: coping with your feelings | Raising Children Network
After a premature birth and while caring for a premature baby, it’s normal to have powerful and mixed feelings. Here’s how to cope with your feelings.
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