Premature Babies

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Some premature pēpi (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 is important for brain development and making new red blood cells to prevent a low red blood cell count.

If a premature baby has apnoea of prematurity, it means they stop breathing at times for 15 to 20 seconds. 

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

Some pēpi (babies) will need home oxygen to help with their breathing.