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KMC is this position ok to hold a baby and rest
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A space for moms with little NICU warriors. Born before 37 weeks with a stay in the NICU. Because sometimes you just need someone else to GET IT.
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R in Postpartum mental health
Feeling angry
My baby is 5 weeks old (38 weeks corrected), my health visitor showed up to weigh her on Monday and didn’t say anything about feeling ill on Wednesday she rang me and said oh just to let you know I’ve come down with a really bad cold and I had it on Monday. And now I’m sat in A&E because my baby is struggling to br...
C in Baby digestion
Gas after coming home
Did anyone else's babies have really bad gas after they got home from the NICU? My twins are 10 weeks old and they were 8 weeks premature. They are constantly grunting and arching their backs and uncomfortable. Having difficulty passing gas and sometimes burping is difficult too. They were never fussing the NICU tho...
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PPROM help & advise
Currently at 23 weeks and facing some complications—a cervical stitch that didn’t work, broken waters, and cervical dilation. We’re in a waiting game right now and I’d really appreciate reassurance and advice from anyone who’s been through something similar. I had my first set of steroid injections this week to help...
C in Baby milestones
Is this normal?
My identical twin boys were born at 35w3d and they came home from the NICU 2.5 weeks later. They absolutely hate being handled. One of them in particular screams excessively during diaper changes, when getting dressed/undressed, when in his bassinet, and cries when picked up or moved. He’s only soothed when he reali...