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Preemie mothers describe their experience with pumping to provide breast milk for their babies, and fathers discuss ways to support the mother in this process.

Dr. Barbara Wesley, a specialist in high risk pregnancies, talks about the importance of breast milk for preemies and the steps preemie mothers can take to provide this critical nutrition for their babies.

Dr. Sue Hall describes TPN and its benefits.

Dr. Sue Hall explains why milk feedings are sometimes stopped.

While having a baby in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit is probably not what you planned, there are still lots of things you can do to make their stay better while they are getting the specialized care they need. Pumping your breast milk for your baby is one of those things. © NICU Parent Network: Hand to Hold

Parents choose to bottle-feed babies for many reasons. This sheet can help answer some of your questions about feeding your preemie with formula.

Breathing problems are common in NICU babies. NICU staff explain respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) and other lung problems, and the medicines and devices used to treat them.

Dr. Vedang Londhe explains NEC, or necrotizing enterocolitis.

Dr. Sue Hall discusses the causes of and treatments for a baby going through the withdrawal process.

Dr. Mitchell Goldstein explains what causes jaundicing of the skin and how it can be treated.

Dr. Goldstein, Dr. Walker and Dr. Hall discuss common vision issues among preemies, and how those issues can be avoided and possibly treated.

Learn about preparing for and dealing with surgery if your baby needs it. This program includes information on hospital transfers, pain management, coping, and more.

Dr. Vedang Londhe explains apnea and its current treatments.

Dr. Vedang Londhe defines BPD and addresses how neonatologists are minimizing the risk of developing this disease.

Dr. Sue Hall explains GERD, which is common among premature babies.

Dr. Mitchell Goldstein explains the precautions that are taken for babies at risk for developing hypoglycemia.

Dr. Vedang Londhe explains IVH and why a baby might be at risk for developing it.

Dr. Valencia Walker defines PDA and discusses some common treatments for it.

Dr. Mitchell Goldstien and Dr. Kara Calkins discuss RSV and how it can be prevented and treated, if necessary.

Dr. Jeanette Whitney discusses the benefits of practicing kangaroo care with your baby.

Dr. Jeanette Whitney explains the importance of knowing your baby's visual cues, such as crying.

Dr. Erin Hamilton Spence emphasizes the importance of sleep for the development of a baby's brain.

Dr. Vedang Londhe explains what a CPAP machine is, and how it is typically used inside the NICU.

Dr. Vedang Lodhe explains the importance of newborn screenings.

Watch this video to learn how preterm and low birth weight babies can benefit from receiving their regular vaccinations and when they can get their shots.

Dr. Susan Sward explains the purpose of a blood transfusion, as well as why a baby might need one.

Watch this video to learn about how a preventive antibody can protect against RSV in infants and some toddlers and the importance of getting the vaccine.

Watch this video to understand how your growing preterm baby develops her senses of smell, hearing, touch, and vision.

Watch this video to understand the signs that signal that your baby is experiencing stress.

Watch this video to see the common signs that show you that your baby is comfortable and content.

Watch this video to hear other parents talk about the challenges of having their child in the NICU.

Watch this video to learn the important role you play while your child is in the NICU

Watch this video to learn the strategies used to help your child feel comfortable in the NICU.

Watch how kangaroo care is used to nurture you and your baby.