Having a premature baby
If you have been told you are at risk of having a premature baby, or if you have already had a premature baby, you are likely to have lots of questions. The sections below should help you find the answers.
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Explaining premature birth
Click here to find out more about premature birth, including the causes of premature birth, the risk factors and the different health needs your baby may have depending on how premature he or she was.
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Reducing the risk of premature birth
Click here to find out more about the risks of premature birth, including information on how your risks are assessed, what happens if you are at high risk or at immediate risk and how you can take steps to reduce your risk.
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Giving birth to your premature baby
Click here to find out more about premature labour, including information on the signs of labour, caesarean delivery, what to bring to hospital and pain relief.
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Your premature baby's time in hospital
Click here to find out what happens to your premature baby in hospital, including common illnesses in premature babies, your role in caring for your baby, breastfeeding and expressing and the equipment you will see in the baby unit.
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Taking your premature baby home
Click here to find out how to care for your baby at home, including information on breathing support, when to call the doctor, who will be supporting you and feeding your baby at home.
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Looking after yourself
Click here to get some tips on looking after yourself. Don't forget about your own well-being. Having a premature baby is a traumatic event. To look after your baby, you need to be mentally and physically healthy.
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