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Preterm labour is when you go in to labour before your pregnancy reaches 37 weeks. Here's what to expect when you have your baby prematurely.

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Corrected gestational age for premature babies

Corrected age accounts for your baby’s prematurity. It is important when assessing development, feeding and giving medications in young children.

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Growth and development for premature babies

Premature babies have a higher chance of having problems with their growth and development. The earlier your baby is born, the higher their chance is.

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Supporting parents of sick or premature babies

Knowing what support to give to new parents during this challenging time is important. Read on for practical and emotional support advice.

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Neonatal intensive care unit (NICU)

Learn about the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), where premature or very ill babies are cared for by highly specialised medical teams.

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Necrotising enterocolitis (NEC)

Necrotising enterocolitis (NEC) is when part of the bowel becomes inflamed and some cells die. Read on to learn more on symptoms, causes and treatments.

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Having a baby with health problems at birth

Some babies are born early or with a condition that means they need special care. Find out what to expect in the weeks after your baby’s birth.

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Safe sleep for babies

It is important to ensure an infants sleeping area is kept safe. Experts have identified certain things can help reduce the risk of death and injuries.

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Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)

Find out how to reduce the risk of sudden unexpected death in infancy (SUDI) and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) — one of the main causes of SUDI.

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Dressing a newborn

When dressing your newborn, there are a few things to consider, like which clothes to use, how to dress them and making sure the change table is safe.

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