Premature Births Tips/Advice?
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Hey my 2md baby was prem at 24wks , so considering your passed 30ish , she may have a small stay in nicu but most babies born at 36 are considered fullterm . I would strongly recommend talking to your midwife of your feeling anxious 😟. If you do have a stent in nicu life. Wear open from clothing for kangaroo care which is when you have skin to skin time . Perhaps ask for a tour of nicu if that's possible.... Wear comfortable clothes, Also pack slippers 😍 Never be afraid to ask questions or if you miss docs round ask to see the doc. My son was born 24wks 4days x
My first was born 4 days after his due date, my second was born on her due date. But I ended up pregnant when my daughter was only 6 weeks old, I’m now carrying extra fluids, and all the other stuff going on so my doctor told me I have a high chance of premature birth. I just want to make sure I’m ready as much as I can, iv done some research, and spoke to my doctor, but I feel people who gone through it have a better chance of understanding. My main concern is there anything special that would helpful at home for such a tiny little potato. Should I get more swaddle? Or should I use a bassinet rather than a crib? Dose that baby have a high chance of being colic? Is there anything I should make sure to pack other than the obvious stuff?
I just had my son on the 16th. I went into premature labor at 27 weeks and he's currently in the nicu. I wish I would've taken a tour of the maternity ward before hand it would've relieved my anxiety. I agree with Sarah ask as many questions as you want. If you think something is unusual or different with this pregnancy go get checked out.
Are you nursing if you're nursing and then I think that'll help the baby get better faster especially if if you have a premature baby I would breastfeed
Easier said than done but try not to panic. 31 weeks is a good gestation. My little one was born at 32+4 weighing 4lb 3 and he was healthy, just small. He just had to maintain his temp and stats, feed well until we could leave. we were out in 15 days. It was very hard (nothing ever can prepare you for it) but stay strong, trust your instincts, and ask all the questions. Keep pushing them on what needs to happen before you go home. You are their voice! Goes without saying but lots of cuddles. Last thing buy lots of prem clothes. It’s so hard finding anything nice so if you have time do it before 😊
My boy was born 33+3 and he only spent 11 days in the nicu, healthy bub he just need to gain weight (he was born via cesarean at 2.096 kg, he was released home yesterday! As everyone said, ask plenty of questions, it’s all new and you need to feel comfortable. It’s not easy to go through nicu but your Bub will be in the best hands and with you at home in no time 🙏🏻
@Bathsheba I normally pump but if this one is an early baby I want to do what ever is going to help her the best.
@MiKayla pumping is good to gain a lot weight breast milk is the best for our baby
Like others have it's easier said than done but don't stress. My little guy was born 25+4 1lb 8oz and is doing amazingly well. I have had the pleasure of meeting some moms who babies were born earlier and some who were born around the same time as my son and their babies are doing well.
My little boy was premature and it is quite hard emotionally however the thing that comforted me most is how brilliant Neonatal care is. The nurses there are literal angels and are so reassuring. I really recommended trying to pump for baby once they are born (if you are able to of course🤍). It really really helped me feel like I could do something for my little one and made me feel more involved even though he had to be tube fed. It’s also brilliant at helping them grow! I also used the same baby blanket whenever I held him or did skin to skin so when I had to leave the NICU I would keep it with me and smell it and cuddle it and it helped with the separation a little. You can also get premature swaddles for when you bring baby home. Oh and we also got an owlet because my anxiety was so bad as I was so used to the monitors checking everything. 🤍🤍🤍
I had a 3lb12 baby at 35weeks she spent 5 days in hospital and never needed to use her tube or anything for feeds. We just struggled with a latch for bf. We swaddled her in a muslin until she was big enough for sleep sacks. Like everyone has said, asl as many questions as you need to at hospital
First of all don't panic. You will have your beautiful baby and that's all that matters. Ask questions in neonatal care. There are no stupid questions and doctors/nurses are happy to answer them. Take time for yourself. Go and grab some food, take a walk, etc. Use your gut. It's your child. Sometimes having one in the hospital does not feel like they are yours. If something feels wrong then speak up. Accept offers of help. We had people clean our house and cook for us without us asking. People want to help and are amazing. If there's anything specific you want to know feel free to ask. Ours was born at 23+4 weeks and spent nearly 17 weeks in neonatal.