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Premature Babies in the NICU

From Vincent Iannelli, M.D., About.com

Updated February 20, 2009

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Few people are prepared when they have a premature baby...

Although many people have family, friends, or acquaintances who have had a premature baby, few have set foot inside a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) or know what to expect when they have a preemie.

This photo gallery of premature babies describes some of the things that you can expect in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) when you have a premature baby.

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NICU Transport HelicopterNICU Transport Helicopter34 Week Preemie in the NICU34 Week Preemie in the NICUPreemie Feeder and GrowerPreemie Feeder and GrowerPreemie TwinsPreemie Twins
Newborn PreemieNewborn PreemieIntubated PreemieIntubated PreemiePreemie on a VentilatorPreemie on a VentilatorPhototherapyPhototherapy
Premature BabyPremature BabyCPAPCPAPPreemie CloseupPreemie CloseupJaundiced PreemieJaundiced Preemie
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