Preemie

07/07/2025

Record-breaking heat is coming in 2025, and preterm babies need extra care to stay safe. Did you know their tiny bodies struggle to regulate temperature? Less fat, immature systems, and limited sweating make them especially vulnerable!

🌡️ Know the signs of overheating
⛱️ Best ways to keep them cool indoors & outdoors
👶 Simple tips to protect your little one

Read the full guide to summer care for preterm babies here:

As summer of 2025 is expected to bring record-breaking heat, keeping your preterm baby cool and safe is more important than ever. According to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), due to the global temperature rising extreme heat events will become more frequent and severe.1 This will pose s...

06/06/2025

🔎 Protecting Preemie Vision: The Critical Role of Nutrition in Retinopathy of Prematurity

Did you know that Retinopathy of Prematurity, affects many premature babies, especially those born before 30 weeks or weighing less than 3 pounds? While oxygen therapy and genetics play a role, new research highlights the power of nutrition—specifically omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids

🔗 Learn more about how nutrition can safeguard your preemie’s vision, check out our latest blog: https://tinyurl.com/yc8jyf4v

05/05/2025

🔎 Premature Baby Milestones: Why Adjusted Age Matters & What to Expect

If your baby was born early, their development won’t follow the same timeline as full-term infants. Learn why adjusted age is crucial & what milestones to watch for at every stage.

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What is Adjusted Age? Premature babies are infants born before 37 weeks, which means they have less time to develop in the womb. To account for this, healthcare providers use “adjusted age” to assess a preemie’s growth and development. Adjusted age is calculated by subtracting the number of we...

22/04/2025

Traditional lab tests are too slow, too expensive, and too inaccessible to meet today's urgent challenges. In our CEO's insightful interview with DeliveryRank, discover how our breakthrough sensor technology is transforming organic substance analysis by:

✔ Delivering ESPGHAN-compliant precision for preemie nutrition in seconds
✔ Empowering real-time decisions across industries - from pharmaceuticals to archaeology

🔗 Read the full conversation: https://www.deliveryrank.com/blog/tellspec-interview

01/04/2025

🔎Did you know that sickle cell disease (SCD) can increase the risk of preterm birth?

Pregnancy with SCD comes with unique challenges, including complications like placental dysfunction, preeclampsia, and a higher risk of infections—all of which can lead to preterm delivery. But with proper care, monitoring, and healthy lifestyle choices, women with SCD can navigate pregnancy successfully and reduce risks for both themselves and their babies.

Curious to learn more about managing SCD during pregnancy and ensuring a healthy outcome? Dive into our latest blog for expert insights and practical tips! 🔗 http://bit.ly/4iQvXHa

What’s one thing you wish more people knew about SCD and pregnancy? Let’s raise awareness together in the comments! ⬇️

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited condition that affects 8 million people worldwide, 1 particularly those of African, Caribbean, Mediterranean, and South Asian descent. For pregnant individuals with SCD, the journey to motherhood can be faced with unique challenges, including an increased ri...

17/03/2025

We sat down with Deb Discenza, co-founder of the Preemie World Foundation, to talk about their incredible mission to support families of premature infants.

The foundation is dedicated to providing resources, education, and support to families, with a special focus on underserved communities. From Preemie Showers delivering care packages to families in need, to the groundbreaking Preemie Crystal Ball predictive outcomes portal, this foundation is changing lives—one family at a time.

💙 Want to learn more about their inspiring work and how they’re making a difference? Read all about it in our Feburary blog! 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/4jw9kr2b

The PreemieWorld Foundation was founded on October 25, 2023, coincidentally sharing the birthdate of one of its co-founders, Deb Discenza! The foundation is dedicated to offering resources, education, and support to families with premature infants, with a particular focus on underserved communities....

24/07/2024

Did You Know That Omega-3 Fatty Acids are Vital Nutrients for Early Development?

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Omega-3 fatty acids play a crucial role in supporting premature babies during their early stages of life. In a previous blog, we discussed how the European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (ESPGHAN) has updated the feeding guidelines for preterm infants to include fa...

01/02/2024

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Discover how these tiny particles infiltrate our bodies, raising concerns about potential health effects. Let's take action together and fight for a plastic-free future

  Plastic pollution is a known global environmental crisis. But nowadays, people are focusing their concerns on microplastics, particles less than five millimetres in size, infiltrating every corner of our planet. These tiny fragments can be found in our oceans, soil, air, and even our food and ...

30/01/2024

I think we all love a nice and crispy croissant, right? Today we celebrate the National Croissant Day. Take this as an excuse to enjoy a little time with your family

27/07/2023

Who knew NICU life could be so entertaining? 😄 Did you know that premature babies often have a strong grip, earning them the nickname 'micro-preemie power clamps' among nurses? 🦸‍♂️👶

29/06/2023

📣 Exciting News! 🎉 We are thrilled to announce a fantastic collaboration that will bring about positive change in our community! 🏥

Stay tuned as we embark on this remarkable journey, leveraging our collective strengths to empower and uplift those who rely on us most. 🙌

07/06/2023

📢 Exciting news! 🎉 Preemie is thrilled to announce that we'll be releasing a captivating blog very soon! Get ready to dive into the world of preemie care and technological advancements. Stay tuned💙