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I spent years studying pregnancy loss, still birth and infant death. So when my son was born at 28 weeks, I had to forget everything I'd learned.

Life in the NICU: a case study in hope

Prenatal appointments: What to expect during each trimester

Inside the NICU: Caring for extremely premature babies

New baby

Everything you need to know about your baby, including information on breastfeeding, teething, colic, baby development, food, sleep, and more..

Baby

Sasha started bleeding when she was 25 weeks pregnant. In a panic, she rushed to her OB/GYN's office. She reflects on her premature birth story.

I'm damn lucky to raise this frustratingly developmentally on-target kid

Too little, too soon: One mom's story of her preemie twins

Labour and delivery

Everything you need to know about your pregnancy: what to expect week by week, tips for baby names and baby shower planning, pregnancy health, and more.

Pregnancy

"After an hour of pushing, a couple dozen contractions, and it was all over. I was the mother of two tiny pink girls, each weighing the equivalent of a couple cans of soup."

I wanted to hold my babies—but I couldn't. So I made milk

Multiples

Let us help navigate daily life with your growing family, with everything from kids’ craft and activity ideas to advice on discipline and birthday party inspiration.

Family

In her first year of life, my daughter had multiple stays in the NICU. Those visits saved her life—and reminded me just how precious life is. 

The NICU never leaves you

What you should know if you have a preterm baby

New mom

Baby Nathan was born at 24 weeks and six days. This is what it's like being the mom of a micropreemie.

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Premature birth

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When your baby's born premature

Baby Keira was born at 26 weeks and 5 days, weighing just 1.5 pounds. Her mom never expected that she wouldn't make enough milk to feed her baby.

How donor breast milk helps preemies in the NICU

NICU

Looking for breastfeeding help? Read our tips on the best breastfeeding positions, finding the right latch, treating sore nipples, and knowing when to quit.

Breastfeeding

A SickKids nurse takes us on a tour of the NICU, where she cares for premature babies who fit into the palm of her hand.

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A unique approach to preemie care, pioneered by a Toronto doctor, puts the care of the smallest babies in the hands of their parents.

Preemie care now in the hands of parents

The new Canadian program that empowers preemie parents

Life with a new baby can mean a steep learning curve. From advice on diaper changing and bath time to sleep habits and feeding schedules, we’ve got your covered.

Newborn care

Intensive care sounds, well, intense, but it's the best place for premature babies. Neonatal nurses share tips for making a NICU stay the best experience.

How to help your baby thrive in the NICU

Baby health

Inside the NICU

If your baby is born between 34 and 36 weeks gestation, he or she is considered "late preterm." Here's what to expect in the weeks ahead.

What to expect if you have a late preterm baby

Then and now: Preemies hold up photos of their tiny selves

Subscribe to Today’s Parent’s baby newsletter and find out what to expect for every stage and milestone, from birth to two years.

WATCH BABY GROW!

Hospitals are redesigning their NICU rooms to help parents spend more time with their babies—and the health benefits to infants are incredible.

Individual rooms are revolutionizing NICU care

It can sometimes take a little longer for premature baby's to catch up to their peers and reach developmental milestones.

What to expect for your premature baby’s development

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Kids health

Here’s what you need to know about the risks a premature baby faces in the NICU, how they’re treated, and when they might turn into longer-term problems.

5 common health problems your premature baby may face

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What you need to know

It's the scariest moment of your life when your baby's born premature—and the terror doesn't end. This will help you navigate the NICU and everything after.