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Low Milk Supply
I also had a NICU baby who came early and I struggled with low milk supply from the beginning. Luckily at the begining she didn't need that much. ...
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- check out the website www.kellymom.com there is a ton of helpful advice on there also talk to your doc about Reglan, and drink a TON of water and look back in the old ...
- I also had a NICU baby who came early and I struggled with low milk supply from the beginning. Luckily at the begining she didn't need that much. She only took about 2...
- Hi L., It can be overwhelming and frightening to be just home from the hospital with a preemie and to think that you're not producing enough milk. There is a lot o...
NICU Follow-Up Clinic
My baby spent 2 1/2 weeks at Children's Mercy, and I second a recomendation to try there ... My brother is an NICU nurse at Overland Park Regional Hospital. ...
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- J., I'm an NNP at Overland Park Regional Medical Center and what you are describing is not an uncommon event for preemies with the history of respiratory distress, as...
- I just read today that infants born before labor has begun are four times more likely to develop persistent pulmonary hypertension, a potentially life-threatening cond...
- Well, KC's Children's Mercy is in your backyard but if you want another opinion beyond them, I would go to Barnes Hospital in St. Louis. They specialize in multiple b...
Moms of Premature Children
I am looking for moms who have had premature babies and have watched them develop I would love to get to know them and here their stories .... Baby in NICU ...
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- C., I'm sorry to learn of your loss. I just wanted to let you know my brother is a nurse at the NICU unit at Overland Park Regional Hospital. I can pass any questi...
- Hi, My daughter was born three months premature at 26 weeks. She stayed in the NICU for 3 long months and finally was able to go home with us when she was about 4 ...
- I am sorry to hear about your loss, 35 days was not nearly enough time. My friend had a daughter who was born premature, weighing only 1 pound 15 oz. Fast forward 13 ...
My Son Is Turning 2
My son will be 2 on march 2nd I have absolutely no idea what to do for his party or if i should have one i have a 3 month old baby in the NICU who was born ...
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- L., I would suggest that on the morning of his birthday party you and your husband take the two older children to the NICU and explain to your son that it is so his...
- Have a small family party..something simple, cheap and easy! All bdays are special..celebrate it but don't stress over it or go all out......too many gifts are overwhe...
- Of course you h ave a party, and take pictures. The rule of thumb is one guest per year of age. If he has two little friends he plays with, invite them, otherwise, j...
Water Broke at 24 Weeks
Oct 8, 2009 ... I got a sudden infection at 26 weeks and had Baby Paul by c-section .... meeting the baby (not to mention less time in the NICU if baby does ...
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- What a great mom you are! I'm sure this is hard on the family and you are doing the best that you can - and I love that your concern is for your kids and family. Righ...
- I C. First I pray that everythings turns out fine with you and your so newborn. If the hospital allows, have your husband or family member bring the children as much a...
- C., I know it must be sooo hard being away from your children. However, keep in mind that your husband is with them and they will be fine. The baby that you are car...
How Much Should a Premature Baby Sleep?
I am a first time mom of a beautiful baby boy, born premature at 33 weeks. He spent two weeks at the NICU and is now home with us. He is now 36 weeks. ...
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- Totally normal! He'll start to be more awake soon. Be well and enjoy, E..
- My son was born at 31 weeks. He slept all the time too. I basically woke him up every three hours like you're doing. He did this until he got a little older. Basic...
- Eric was also born at 33 weeks. He spent a good portion of the first three months asleep. A lot of babies spend a good portion of the first three months asleep! :-)...
Nipple Confusion
(She too was in the NICU when born) It also has a space that retains the milk as its coming in thus requiring a little less effort on baby's part. ...
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- hi E., have you tried putting a few drops of breast milk on your nipple when you are latching your baby? sometimes just the taste will get them to start sucking......
- You just have to quite giving her the bottle and start just giving her the nipple at first she may not want it but if she gets hungery then she will. just don't give ...
- I had a similar problem with my daughter and agree with everyone who suggested you see a lactation consultant. I worked with one and it was totally worth it. I do r...
Best Places to Give Birth: Chicago Area
My daughter wasn't even in the NICU. The nurses in the triage, labor & delivery and Mother and baby rooms were sweet as pie and very helpful. ...
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- If your doc is on board with your birth plan it will probably be fine. But ultimately, consider this: MOST women do not need an OB/GYN for their pregnancy and birth....
- Not sure about the other things you mentioned, but I have a friend who is a neonatal intensive care nurse at another hospital and she said that Masonic is the worst pl...
- I have a friend who's currently 20 weeks pregnant at Il. Masonic and her complaint is that she still hasn't gotten a 4-D ultrasound! I go to Lutheran General, and I g...
Any Moms of Tummy Sleepers Out There?
Oct 12, 2009 ... my daughter always slept on her tummy even when she was in the nicu if your baby sleeps on her tummy durring the day and is ok she will ...
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- My boys were and are tummy sleepers. Just keep any blankets out if it makes you nervous.
- I have allowed both of my young children to sleep on their tummies and I am at peace with it because I covered my mattresses to protect against sids. Many sids deaths...
- my three boys all were tummy sleepers. sometimes i get worried but they have all been fine. my parents were told to put me on my belly when i was born as were my husba...
Son Needs Eye Exam and Possible Glasses... (Revised)
Works with all the NICU babies from St John Hospital; but mine lil one went to him for possible lazy eye(strong family history); thankful she is fine. ...
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- Childrens Eye Care is fantastic! It would be a little bit of a drive for you but well worth it. Dr. John Baker was who we started with there but he is now in a chief ...
- you really want to take him to an opthamologist... a medical dr that specializes in eyes.. he could have a lazy eye or some other condition Conrad giles is a pe...
- I took my lil one to Dr. O'Malley, he was amazing...awesome with lil ones. Works with all the NICU babies from St John Hospital; but mine lil one went to him for possi...
