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Premature Babies in the NICU

By , About.com Guide

Updated November 22, 2006

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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.

Images 1-12 of 18
  1. NICU Transport HelicopterNICU Transport Helicopter
  2. 34 Week Preemie in the NICU34 Week Preemie in the NICU
  3. Preemie Feeder and GrowerPreemie Feeder and Grower
  4. Preemie TwinsPreemie Twins
  5. Newborn PreemieNewborn Preemie
  6. Intubated PreemieIntubated Preemie
  7. Preemie on a VentilatorPreemie on a Ventilator
  8. PhototherapyPhototherapy
  9. Premature BabyPremature Baby
  10. CPAPCPAP
  11. Preemie CloseupPreemie Closeup
  12. Jaundiced PreemieJaundiced Preemie
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