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Displaying 6 results tagged with ‘Premature Babies’

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  • KidsHealth QR Code Poster - Premature Babies

    To give others easy access to KidsHealth's content on premature pēpi, you can share a QR code poster. Anyone can scan one of the QR codes with their phone and go straight to the section on premature pēpi.
  • Eye Checks For Premature Babies - Screening For Retinopathy Of Prematurity

    Some premature babies need eye checks to screen for a condition called retinopathy of prematurity. Find out what happens when your premature baby has an eye check to look at the back of the eye.
  • Iron (Ferrous Sulphate) For Premature & Small Babies

    Iron is important for brain development and making new red blood cells to prevent a low red blood cell count.
  • Apnoea Of Prematurity

    If a premature baby has apnoea of prematurity, it means they stop breathing at times for 15 to 20 seconds. 
  • Home Oxygen - What Else Do I Need To Know?

    Some helpful tips on looking after your baby with home oxygen, including how to monitor their progress and when the home oxygen can stop.
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