There are things you can do to keep your baby safe while swaddling: Always put your baby on their back to sleep on a firm, flat surface. Stop swaddling as soon as your baby shows any signs of trying toroll over. Use a thin blanket when swaddling your baby. A thick blanket could come...
parents of preemies and other infants receiving treatment in the nicu were encouraged to join on rounds with the medical staff, to touch and hold their babies more, to change diapers and help with feedings, and to be more involved in decisions—especially life-or-death ones. ten or 15 ...
No matter how long or little you pump (or breastfeed, or do a combo of both), it’s important to make time for self care and prioritize your needs. And remember: “You’re doing great,” says Annie. “Your baby is fed. You got this and – whatever you decide – you...
you will miss out on a lot of good options. Practice feeling veins that you CAN see, noting the difference between veins and muscle/flesh. Before long, you will be sticking with your eyes closed. Well, maybe don’t
47. Call the “vein whisperer”.After some reasonable unsuccessful attempts to insert the IV catheter, it would be best for the patient that the nurse calls for another healthcare provider to try inserting the IV. Staff in NICU,Anesthesia, or vascular surgeons are sometimes needed for some pat...