A Parent asks, i just seen on the news that premature twins – in australia – were born 13 weeks early. they said they were giving the twins a shot of caffeine each which was equivilent to 22 CUPS OF COFFEE FOR AN ADULT this reminds their brain to keep breathing. this must be ok, as it was done in the hospital where the babies were getting intensive care. but you would think it would mess with their heart or something?Read More

A Parent asks, i am just wondering because my first was six weeks early.Read More

A Parent asks, She had a temp of 102 slept for pretty much 3 days off and on for the last 4 days. Her attitude and actions have continuously stayed very aggravated and she will not stop rubbing her eyes as if something is irrating them. Please help due to her prematurity we are very worried about if something could have happened during the 24 hour temp.Read More

A Parent asks, my daughter, samantha elizabeth, is born four monthes ealier. when she gets older, will she be as strong, healthy and smart as other children her age?Read More

A Parent asks, and had to go doctors today as i thought i lost my mucus plug, but my cervix is still closed, but i have started to efface. The doctor just told me to go home and take it easy and look out for contractions I am just concerned as I can’t even have my baby where i live i would have to travel 2 1/2 hours to the nearest hospital that delivers babies, but they don’t have a neonatal unit a hospital with one of those is 6 Read More

A Parent asks, i have been getting back ache all day , am now having really strong contractons, that come and go every 10-15 mins, i have not had my bloody show yet my waters haven’t broken yet, tummy is rock hard 33wks+1 dayRead More

A Parent asks, I have a friend who gave birth to a little girl at 28 weeks. Doctors haven’t been able to tell her way this happened. Her baby is now nearly two and is just as healthy, advanced and well adjusted as the rest of the children in our mother’s group, yet she is experiencing a bit of anxiety with the thought of being pregnant again (even though she wants another one and at present is trying). Has anyone been through this Read More

A Parent asks, i was born at 26 weeks and i am now 22 weeks along, someone told me i could have a premature baby as wellRead More

A Parent asks, Just wondering if you could tell me your signs and symptoms and how long you had them before you had your baby? I am 32 weeks and have had diarrhoea for nearly 48 hours and have been losing my mucous plug for 24 hours. Been to dr today and have been told that i am dilating and effacing. Could you also let me know if your baby’s needed alot of medical intervention on his/her arrival Thanks in advanceRead More

A Parent asks, i would like to know. 1) what would cause a premature brith thats inbetween weeks 26-28? 2) what is an abrubtion of th placenta? And has anyone or anyones babies lived through one?Read More