Caring for Babies in the NICU
Although about 9 percent of all newborn babies require care in a NICU,
giving birth to a sick or premature baby can be quite unexpected for
any parent. Unfamiliar sights, sounds, and equipment in the NICU can be
overwhelming. This information is provided to help you understand some of
the problems of sick and premature babies. You will also find out about
some of the procedures that may be needed for the care of your baby.
If you cannot find the information in which you are interested, please
visit the High-Risk Newborn Online Resources page
in this Web site for an Internet/World Wide Web address that may contain
additional information on that topic.
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