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Miracle Birth Stories of Very Premature Babies: Little Thumbs
Up! Parents of very premature infants, often shocked and panicked by the situation in which they find themselves, have until now had surprisingly few resources to consult.
www.amazon.com/Miracle-Birth-Stories-Premature-Babies/dp/0897896351
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Upside: Site selling book on pre-mature birth stories with mostly positive reviews
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Premature birth
Most babies are born about 40 weeks after the first day of their mother's last menstrual period. But about one in eight babies arrives sooner, according to the March of Dimes.
www.cnn.com/HEALTH/library/DS/00137.html
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Upside: Excellent summary on pre-term labor, causes and management
Downside: Limited links
Fact Sheet: Preterm Birth
What is preterm birth? Most pregnancies last around 40 weeks. Babies born between 37 and 42 completed weeks of pregnancy are called full term. Babies born before 37 completed weeks of pregnancy are ...
www.marchofdimes.com/professionals/14332_1157.asp
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Upside: Detailed explanation on pre-term birth with very specific facts and information
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Premature birth - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Premature birth (also known as preterm birth) is the birth of a baby before the standard period of pregnancy is completed. In most systems of human pregnancy, prematurity is considered to occur when ...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Premature_birth
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Upside: Excellent user-compiled detail on pre-term birth including causes, symptoms and treatment
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Prematurity
The length of a normal pregnancy or gestation is considered to be 40 weeks (280 days) from the date of conception. Infants born before 37 weeks gestation are considered premature and may be at risk ...
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Upside: Very detailed information on causes, symptoms, treatment, prognosis, statistics and more on premature birth
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Premature Babies
* Baby Was a Preemie * My Miracle Niece * 32-Week Girl * One-pound, 11-ounce Baby Girl * Born at 33 Weeks * Little Hannah Born at 25 Weeks * Our First Born Baby at 26 Weeks * Born at 27 Weeks * ...
www.birthstories.com/stories/cat_10.php
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Upside: Links to many personal premature baby birth stories
Downside: Stories have varying level of depth
Premature birth
Most babies are born about 40 weeks after the first day of their mother's last menstrual period. But about one in eight babies arrives sooner, according to the March of Dimes. A birth that takes ...
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Upside: Helpful detailed information on premature birth; NICU illustration
Downside: Busy page; lots of scrolling
Premature Babies
A normal pregnancy lasts nine months, or about 38 to 42 weeks. Newborns are considered to be premature if they are born before they are 37 weeks old.
www.keepkidshealthy.com/newborn/premature_babies.html
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Upside: Discusses premature labor, risk factors and preemie baby care
Downside: Poor links
Premature Baby Care
• How old is your baby? • Interacting in the NICU • Common complications among preemies • Growth and development • Feeding and nutrition • Preventing infections
healthresources.caremark.com/topic/preemiecare
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Upside: Very good article on care of premature babies
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A Primer on Preemies
Premature infants, known as preemies, come into the world earlier than full-term infants. Prematurity occurs when a pregnancy lasts fewer than 37 weeks; full-term infants are born 38 to 42 weeks ...
www.kidshealth.org/parent/growth/growing/preemies.html
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Upside: Easy to use site with very good information on treatment and complications of premature babies
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