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How helpful are phone calls and zoom visits?
That's a great question, the answer is a lot. By the time parents are reaching out to me, they have tried everything. Everything meaning,...
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nubornkare
- Jul 13, 2023
- 2 min
Every baby is different and so are families preferences!
I always tell mums, every baby is different and so are your preferences. It's not one size fits all. Everyone's pregnancy and birth story...
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nubornkare
- Mar 20, 2023
- 1 min
Did you know we offer short & long term care ?
Need a break but have a NICU baby at home? The NICU is exhausting and the time blends together into a blur. Managing NICU life and home...
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nubornkare
- Oct 27, 2022
- 2 min
Why do I want a NICU RN to help me??
NICU stands for neonatal intensive care unit, the babies that come to the NICU vary from the very small and premature to full term...
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nubornkare
- Aug 15, 2022
- 2 min
I am not a new mum, why am I struggling?
I hear this a lot. There are lots of variables that come to play. You may be just busier with an additional child. It will take time and...
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nubornkare
- Jun 6, 2022
- 4 min
NICU LIFE, A WHOLE NEW WORLD
The NICU world is just a separate entity, until you walk through those doors you will never quite understand it. Anything and everything...
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nubornkare
- Mar 27, 2022
- 2 min
Never enough time in the day!
Having a new baby at home is busy and can be exhausting. Then add, not enough sleep, the other kids, household activities, work and...
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nubornkare
- Jan 6, 2022
- 1 min
Reflux babies!
There a multiple reasons why babies reflux, the list is long. Here is a list of some of the contributing factors and interventions to...
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nubornkare
- Dec 10, 2021
- 1 min
Why is swaddling so important for infants?
It's a great question. It is comforting, they have been in a very restricted area for a while and that is what they are used to. Long...
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nubornkare
- Oct 7, 2021
- 2 min
Head positioning and why it's a struggle!
It is very difficult to keep up with head positioning. The struggle is real, babies necks are not strong, so their head will turn to...
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nubornkare
- Aug 19, 2021
- 2 min
Difficult feeders!
This is very common in the NICU and often happens outside the NICU. First find and expert, going to face book and asking for help will...
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nubornkare
- Jun 23, 2021
- 1 min
Helpful tips for infants struggling to gain weight!
All babies lose about 7-10% in the first week of life, the goal is usually be back to birth weight at 14 days. Every baby is different...
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nubornkare
- May 5, 2021
- 2 min
My baby won't let me put her/him down
I hear this a lot, first of all, your baby is trying to tell you something. Key into your baby, is the baby still hungry, have gas, need...
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nubornkare
- Mar 31, 2021
- 1 min
Get some rest!
Regardless of your situation, NICU babies, newborns or mother's of multiples, it's all exhausting. Take the time to put your feet up for...
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nubornkare
- Feb 26, 2021
- 2 min
How do I get my baby to take the paci?
In the NICU, we use the paci for soothing the infant and also for training the infant in preparation for breastfeeding and bottle...
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nubornkare
- Jan 25, 2021
- 2 min
Tips for gassy babies
What is my most frequently asked question? How do I help my baby not be so gassy? Let's talk about ways to try and prevent it or at least...
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nubornkare
- Dec 17, 2020
- 1 min
How to protect your little ones from getting sick!
The pandemic, the flu and RSV, all those germs are out there right now. Helpful tips: ~Place a cover over the carrier, make sure you can...
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nubornkare
- Nov 6, 2020
- 2 min
Does your baby make a high pitched noise when feeding?
It usually means that the flow is too fast for the baby and the noise is them protecting their airway. The baby usually ends up...
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nubornkare
- Oct 7, 2020
- 1 min
When do I introduce the bottle ?
I am asked this question a lot. There are several reasons why these mums need to transition to the bottle, going back to work is a big...
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nubornkare
- Sep 2, 2020
- 1 min
Babies and apples, what do they have in common?
The answer is VARITY. So, that makes sense when you ask baby advice on mums groups and you get so many different answers. Every baby is...
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