Rexann resorted to giving the infant a pacifier. "We sort of hoped she would be a thumbsucker and comfort herself," says Brew, of Pasadena, Calif., who admits she and her husband awoke at least ...

Preterm labor and birth—or giving birth to a preemie—isn’t well understood. Because doctors don’t fully understand why it happens, there are few reliable ways to completely predict it or prevent it.

In fact, doctors have identified many risk factors for preterm birth. For preterm birth, a risk factor is anything that increases your chances of giving birth to a preemie. The biggest risk factor for ...

If your bundle of joy has arrived earlier than anticipated, it is essential to have realistic expectations as your preemie grows, develops, and prepares for going home. If your baby is born before 37 ...

Pacifier use at sleep time decreases sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) risk. It is yet unclear whether pacifier use can modify the impact of other sleep-related factors upon SIDS risk. The ...

You may want to bring your spouse or a friend to help you watch your child. Bring bottles, pacifiers, snacks, or favorite toys to keep your child busy. Bring any hearing aids, braces, or assistive ...

Wambui Mbugua during the interview at Spice FM. Parents have been cautioned about the overuse of pacifiers and bottle feeders on their children. According to Wambui Mbugua, a speech therapist ...