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Posted by: Oluyinka Olutoye, MD, PhD , Karen Texter, MD on Jan 04, 2024

A teratoma is a kind of tumor or mass called a germ cell tumor. It is made up different types of tissue, like muscle, bone or hair. A fetal teratoma is diagnosed before birth.

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Does My Irritable Baby Have GERD?
A lot of times, babies who arch their backs and are irritable are diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), based on these behaviors alone. 
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Preemie 101: Actual vs. Corrected Age
It may be confusing to figure out exactly how old your baby is developmentally, and why it is important to consider more than just their date of birth when calculating age.

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Necrotizing Enterocolitis: What You Need to Know

Aug 26, 2021

Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a disease of the intestines that most commonly affects premature babies. It is characterized by excessive inflammation of the intestines that can lead to intestinal damage and death. Read More

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Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding Older Infants: Nutrition and Weaning

Aug 19, 2021

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends human milk exclusively for the first six months. In many countries, it is common to breastfeed/chestfeed for two years or longer. Read More

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Breastfeeding Myths

Aug 03, 2021

As we celebrate World Breastfeeding Week, it is important to debunk some common myths about human milk feeding that can make things harder for new parents. Read More

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Can a Premature Baby Grow Up to Be a Typical Kid?

Nov 10, 2020

Every preemie who spends time in a NICU is unique and, therefore, their journey home may also continue in a "non-traditional" way. Read More

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Growth Charts for Premature Babies: Following Their Own Curve

Jan 02, 2020

One thing all parents have in common is worrying about their baby’s growth and development. Understanding different types of growth charts can help ease a parent’s mind. Read More

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Overproduction of Breast Milk: Can Anything Be Done?

Nov 24, 2017

Women with too much milk may have just as many problems as women who don’t have enough and they might feel just as guilty about their supply, but for different reasons. These women shouldn’t have to suffer in silence. Read More

Early Oral Stimulation for Premature Babies

Aug 16, 2013

It’s common knowledge that one way to comfort a baby is to give a pacifier. What you may not know is that in premature babies, the act of sucking sometimes doesn’t come naturally. Read More