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Tag Archives: NICU support system
Been There, Done That
“Zoe’s doing well but doctor Diaz wants to speak to you,” said the nurse one morning when we called to check in. “What’s going on?” One thing was for sure: the doctors did not want to talk to you if … Continue reading
Posted in NICU, premature birth
Tagged NICU, NICU support system, preemie, preemie convulsions, seizure
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The Zoe Movement: Blood Transfusions in Preemies
Two days after she was born, Zoe needed a blood transfusion. Transfusions for preemies are common because blood tests are required several times a day, and although the amount of blood taken is small, the babies do not have the … Continue reading
Posted in NICU, premature birth
Tagged NICU, NICU support system, preemie, preemie blood transfusion
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