Archive for the 'preemie' Category

Can you get pregnant immediately after having a preemie?

My friend just had a little boy at 30 weeks by c-section and confided in me that she and her husband had sex like the very next week! Now she’s all paranoid that when she goes to her 6 week checkup she’s going to be pregnant. Is this even possible?
Only if she’s ovulated, chances are [...]

Can you get pregnant immediately after having a preemie?

My friend just had a little boy at 30 weeks by c-section and confided in me that she and her husband had sex like the very next week! Now she’s all paranoid that when she goes to her 6 week checkup she’s going to be pregnant. Is this even possible?
Only if she’s ovulated, chances are [...]

Is it ok to take my preemie on the airplane?

I want for my family to see my little girl(which is a preemie). See was born on September 19th and her due date was on October 13th, I want to fly out there to NC on the 14th of October, do you think its all right if she goes.
You need to ask your doctor on [...]

What are the costs to to keep a preemie in NICU in Canada?

I am from Canada, I was wondering how much it costs to keep a premature baby in NICU with medication and such included. I know in te States it’s a very high price, but what’s the price range in Canada?
Medical ins covers all that if u do not have any then talk 2 a hosp [...]

What are the chances that I will deliver a preemie if I was a preemie and so was my mother?

I was born at 6 months weighing 1lb 15 oz and my mother weighed 3lbs. There is no known reason why either of us were preemies.
there is not a specific percent on this due to you dont know the factors why you both were early. now your family might have a week uterus so [...]

Can someone tell me what car seat restraint measurments should be for a preemie?

Or if anyone knows a good site that I can find what I am looking for? I am very frustrated and trying to find an answer. I don’t want to now what kind of car seat I need, I just want to know the measurement requirememnts.
There’s nothing specific, exactly, but you want to look for [...]

What are the odds of a 26 week preemie breathing on their own from birth?

We’ve got one My niece delivered at 26 weeks yesterday and he is! I am completely in awe!
2 pounds 1 ounce, 13 1/2 inches Big for just 26 weeks too!
O yes, dates were sure LOL U/S dating at 5 weeks would be pretty accurate!
wow congrats!!!!! obviously a little fighter. some therapy is probably [...]

What stay at home jobs would u recommend for mother of preemie twins & toddler?

I don’t want my husband to be the sole breadwinner & have to carry the weight of providing for 5 including himself alone. I want to stay home with my babies but I want to contribute to the household as well. If you have any LEGIT web based jobs or home based jobs that would [...]

any suggestions on giving a preemie something to have a bowel movement?

My grandson was born one month ago—he was premature.He is home but not able to get on a schedule for "pooping".My daughter gave him diluted apple juice at the pediatricians advice,but that is cramping him too bad.A friend suggested Karo syrup but that’s not doing the trick either.
My son was 13 weeks premature and when [...]

What store carries a good selection of the smallest preemie clothes (1-3 pound size)?

My friends just had a baby who weighs 1.5 pounds. The baby will be in the hospital for 2 months. I know clothes aren’t practical, but I want to give them a couple of sleepers/hats anyway, in addition to some other things. If you have been in this situation yourself, what are some other gifts [...]