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Results 1 - 6 of 6 for Kangaroo
  1. About Skin-to-Skin Care (Kangaroo Care) (American Academy of Pediatrics)  
    skin-to-skin; kangaroo care; preemie; premature; preterm; newborn; neonatal intensive care; touch; skin to skin; sensory; cuddle; hospital; NICU; bonding; breastfeeding; crying; ...
    https://www.healthychildren.org/.../About-Skin-to-Skin-Care.aspx - External Health Links
  2. Infant and Newborn Care (National Library of Medicine)  
    Going home with a new baby is exciting, but it can be scary, too. Newborns have many needs, like frequent feedings and diaper changes. Babies can have health ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/infantandnewborncare.html - Health Topics
  3. Premature Babies (National Library of Medicine)  
    Almost 1 of every 10 infants born in the United States are premature, or preemies. A premature birth is when a baby is born before 37 completed weeks of pregnancy. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/prematurebabies.html - Health Topics
  4. Visiting your baby in the NICU 
    ... Cuddling with your baby against your skin, called "kangaroo care," will also help you bond. It will ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000590.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Feeding Your Baby in the NICU (March of Dimes Foundation)  
    Premature Babies/Living With ... Premature Babies ... March of Dimes Foundation
    https://www.marchofdimes.org/.../feeding-your-baby-nicu - External Health Links
  6. Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) (March of Dimes Foundation)  
    Premature Babies/Living With ... Premature Babies ... March of Dimes Foundation
    https://www.marchofdimes.org/find-support/topics/nicu - External Health Links