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Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Terminology

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It is very overwhelming for parents who find themselves in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) with their premature baby. Apart from learning to deal with the emotional aspect to having a premmie baby, parents also have to learn very quickly all the terms used by the nursing staff in the NICU.Hereʼs an overview of some of the terms that you may encounter.

 

Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux

discreetbreastfeedingGastro-Oesophageal Reflux (reflux) is the spontaneous passage of part or all of the stomach contents (comprising food and stomach acid) into...

 

 

 

 

Management of Reflux

risa_80x86Talk to your doctor whenever you have any questions or concerns about your child...

 

 

 

 

   

Babies With Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux: Breastfeeding

Babies With Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux: Breastfeeding

Conservative strategies are usually the first line of treatment for gastro-oesophageal reflux (reflux). They may help manage some symptoms of reflux in...

 

 

Giving Children the Breast Start in Life

BreastfeedingCelebrating World Breastfeeding Week (1-7 August), Save the Children Australia today reminded Australians of the importance of breastfeeding...

   

Information on starting solids

At the same time that baby needs more nutrients, there will be other obvious signs they are ready to try solids.

 

Medicare Australia - The National Immunisation Program

Immunisation is an easy, safe and effective way of protecting your child against diseases that can cause serious complications and sometimes death.
   

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