Preparing to go home

When can your baby go home?

Getting organized: what to expect

Checklist: Preemie clothing and supplies

Preparing siblings for the new baby

Transitioning from the neonatal unit to home

Preparing for discharge

Going home by car

Going home on oxygen

Follow-up appointments

Preemie care at home

Challenges & support

Feeding your baby at home

Bathing your preterm baby

Your baby's sleep

Signs that your baby might be unwell

Medical care and equipment

Suitability of the environment

Pets

Visits from family and friends

Follow-up care after the neonatal unit

Medical support when you come home

Early intervention

Immunization

Stimulation

Physiotherapy and other therapeutic support

Preemie development

Adjusted age development

Preemie growth and weight

Preemie milestones

Preterm birth: long-term impact

Kindergarten and pre-school

Primary school and high school

Long-term health effects

Social experiences and relationships

Involving family and friends

Support groups and organizations

Coping with worry

How you might be feeling

What you can do to help

Follow-up visits after giving birth

Financial information

Child support

Maternity and parental leave

Health insurance and social services

Charities

Stories from our community

FAQs

Downloads

Glossary

Parent Support Groups

Details

Downloads

Explore resources on prematurity, hospitalization, and beyond – freely available for you to download, print, and share.

Neonatal care: overview

Key statistics on neonatal care, including preterm birth rates, newborn mortality reduction, and reasons for neonatal complications.

Key facts on neonatal care

An infographic explaining different stages of preterm birth, from moderate preterm (32-37 weeks) to extremely preterm (before 28 weeks).

Stages of preterm birth

Pregnancy and birth

List of signs & symptoms of preterm labor that require immediate medical attention, including bleeding, contractions, and decreased baby movements.

Signs and symptoms of preterm birth

Information on managing high-risk pregnancies, warning signs of pre-eclampsia, HELLP syndrome, and eclampsia, with advice on seeking medical help.

High risk pregnancy management

In the NICU

A timeline of how a baby's senses develop from 7 weeks to full term, including touch, taste, hearing, and vision milestones.

How your baby's senses develop

Important topics to discuss before discharge

Going home and growing up

Essential car safety tips for newborns, including proper car seat installation, rear-facing positioning, and avoiding second-hand seats.

Car safety tips

Guidance on managing follow-up appointments for preterm babies, including asking questions, sharing medical history, and keeping track of health records.

Tips for follow-up appointments

Safety guidelines for bathing a preterm baby, including water temperature checks, supervision, and having essentials within reach.

Safety tips for bathing your preterm baby

An infographic highlighting key words related to cerebral palsy, including function, family, friends, fitness, fun, and future.

Cerebral Palsy: The 6 Favourite Words

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GFCNI

Global Foundation for the Care of Newborn Infants

GFCNI works to improve newborn health by advocating for high-quality, accessible, and equitable care, long-term follow-up, and continuing care for both mother and infant in each region of the world.

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