Did you know preemie babies DO feel pain, and they may actually experience it more intensely than full-term babies, because their inhibitory pain pathways are immature.
So keep that in mind always as you care for those little ones.
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Does eating turkey turn breastmilk into turkey taste?
Happy Thanksgiving Y'all!
And sometimes I ask the question cause I REALLY don't know the answer 😉
Love this story. I still remember having a sad situation like this with twins, and mom did not make it. Talking to the father was one of the hardest things I had ever done. Great miracle
It still blows my mind that giving 900 breaths a minute to a less than 1lb baby is "gentle." Incredible!
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The benefits are there for all... babies breathe better, and we all survive longer. What's not to love? ❤️
The first 1000 days are critical for brain development, with 80% of brain growth occurring in this period. The next 1000 days further shape emotional and social growth. Targeted interventions in these phases improve IQ, health outcomes, and economic productivity.
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