With two preemies under my belt, I’ve become something of an expert on the subject. From pre-term labor and NICU stays to progesterone, I talk about it all.
This post on How to Help Stop Premature Births was sponsored on behalf of Medimmune. All photos and experiences are my own. Preemie Awareness Day was November 17th. This is an annually recognized day to bring recognition to the staggering rates of prematurity across the country. When I was pregnant, I always skimmed over the …
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Nothing can fully prepare you for the possibility and inevitability of having a child prematurely. If you’re having a normal, uneventful, low-risk pregnancy you probably don’t even know much about preterm labor and delivery. Even those that are at high risk often don’t discuss preterm birth and any subsequent complications with their provider. The March …
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