All posts tagged "NICU"
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18.0KNewsbreakA new mom had to return to work when her baby was 12 days old. Then strangers showed up in a big way.
A first-time Pennsylvania mother is drawing national attention to the issue of paid family leave after sharing a deeply emotional TikTok about returning...
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10.4KHuman InterestConjoined twins separated after intricate surgery: ‘God gave us these girls for a reason’
Maggie Altobelli was 20 weeks pregnant when during a routine ultrasound, doctors gave her blindsiding news. She discovered that she and her...
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3.7KHuman InterestAustralian mom saves own ‘barely breathing’ preemie when no ambulance is available
An Australian mom is being hailed a hero after saving her own baby because an ambulance wasn’t available. Melanie Moir unexpectedly gave...
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6.9KHuman InterestTeen gives birth to UK’s smallest premature baby: ‘The best thing to ever happen’
A 17-year-old mom has just given birth to what is believed to be the United Kingdom’s smallest premature baby. Little Hannah Stibbles...
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4.0KHuman InterestViral Twitter thread celebrates preemies and their accomplishments
Premature babies, or “preemies,” are constantly proving that life begins well before birth. A recent Twitter thread started by Dr. Jennifer Sedler...
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13.7KHuman InterestFuneral director shocked to find preemie declared ‘stillborn’ was still alive
A premature baby born at home and later declared stillborn was shockingly discovered to be alive hours later by the funeral director....
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1.2KHuman InterestTen years after their own preemie was born, family knits hats to support NICU patients
In celebration of their prematurely born daughter’s 10th birthday this year, one Iowa family delivered hand-knitted hats to the hospital. Joanna Strong...
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2.0KHuman RightsIn the UK, lobsters may soon have more protections than preborn humans
In the United Kingdom certain invertebrate marine animals such as cephalopods and mollusks will soon be recognized as “sentient,” and therefore subject...
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5.4KGuest ColumnPremature baby girl born at 22 weeks celebrates first birthday
(Right to Life UK) — The Royal Preston Hospital in Lancashire has issued happy birthday wishes to its youngest ever premature baby...
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2.6KHuman InterestPremature babies get into the Christmas spirit with the help of NICU staff
Having a premature child in the NICU can be a harrowing experience any time of year, but it’s especially difficult during the...
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2.9KHuman InterestTwo-year-old boy who spent half his life in the hospital is home for Christmas
Born prematurely at 26 weeks gestation in May 2019, Casen Hazlewood spent the first 154 days of his life outside the womb...
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3.5KHuman InterestTwo families rejoice as their micro-preemies come home for the holidays
Two families are enjoying the holidays with their newest babies home from the hospital after both were born extremely early and spent...
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2.5KHuman InterestMIRACLE: Premature baby born at 22 weeks is finally going home
A premature baby who was born 18 weeks early has defied the odds and is now able to spend the holidays at...
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3.0KHuman InterestBorn premature at 24 weeks, young woman reunites with doctor who saved her
Twenty-four years ago, Noelia Ruiz was born at just 24 weeks gestation in Spain, weighing only 800 grams. After spending three months...
