premature babies

NEC

NEC – Everything You Should Know

NEC – a complex (and all too common) condition . . . More formally known as Necrotizing Enterocolitis, NEC is an intestinal disease that primarily affects premature and medically fragile infants. While... More > about NEC – Everything You Should Know

Nonprofit Milk Banks & Why They Matter

Nonprofit milk banks matter – here’s why . . . Approximately 10% of babies in the US are born preterm, with Black and Brown babies... More > about Nonprofit Milk Banks & Why They Matter

Small But Mighty – Henry’s NICU Journey

Taking a breath . . . Mom and emergency dispatcher, Heather, has some critical advice for moms who are feeling worried and overwhelmed. “Take a... More > about Small But Mighty – Henry’s NICU Journey

Boston Marathon 2023 – Team Preemie is back 

Team Preemie is back . . .  Team Preemie is back and we couldn’t be more excited. Recognize the name? We’re not too surprised. After all,... More > about Boston Marathon 2023 – Team Preemie is back 

Nurse Runs Boston Marathon for the Milk Bank

Every city and town along the Boston Marathon route receives a number of bibs to distribute to qualified local runners. In return for a bib,... More > about Nurse Runs Boston Marathon for the Milk Bank

Adjusted Age, Adjusted Life: Prematurity Awareness Over the Lifespan

November is Prematurity Awareness Month. While there is much overlap, prematurity and NICU are not synonymous. Some NICU babies are full term with birth-related or... More > about Adjusted Age, Adjusted Life: Prematurity Awareness Over the Lifespan

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