Language development and premature babies – how can we help?
By Heather Cresswell, NP From those first babbles and coos to the excitement of a baby's first words, every parent looks forward to their...
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What you can do in the NICU
What you can do in the NICU
Our mission is to support and educate Canadian families of premature babies every step of the way – before, during and after their NICU stays.
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Our vision is to create a brighter future for all premature babies and those who care for them.
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CPBF
- Jul 17
- 4 min
What Equipment and Supplies Do You Really Need to Take Your Preemie Home?
By Heather Cresswell, NP With anticipation, joy, and probably some nerves, you’ve been looking forward to the day you will bring your...
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CPBF
- May 12
- 5 min
Kangaroo Care when a baby has lines and tubes - it can be done!
By Heather Cresswell, NP Nothing could be more natural than a baby and parent having skin-to-skin contact. However, just because it is...
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CPBF
- Apr 4
- 4 min
Jaundice in preterm infants
By Dr. Namrata Todurkar Neonatal jaundice is a very common condition in all newborn infants. It is usually self-limiting and not harmful...
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CPBF
- Apr 3
- 3 min
EPIQ Conference – Parent Priorities
During EPIQ (Evidence-based Practice for Improving Quality) CPBF launched 10 family priorities based on our survey of NICU families. Our...
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CPBF
- Mar 15
- 4 min
Réflexions d’un parent de prématur
Une année d’apprentissage sur les cliniques de suivi néonatal dans la vie d’un parent de prématuré par Melissa Jones La scène est...
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CPBF
- Mar 15
- 4 min
Reflections from a Preemie Parent
A year of learning and writing about Neonatal Follow Up Clinics as the parent of a premature baby By Melissa Jones It’s a scene familiar...
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CPBF
- Mar 7
- 4 min
Preemie Poop Talk
By Heather Cresswell, NP If you are a parent, there is a good chance you spend a lot of time talking about poop. Changes in bowel...
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CPBF
- Jan 2
- 4 min
Does my premature baby have reflux?
By Heather Cresswell, NP What is gastroesophageal reflux? The word reflux refers to any liquid in the body that is moving backward....
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CPBF
- Dec 2, 2022
- 4 min
Hypoglycemia in preterm babies
By Dr. Namrata Todurkar Why do NICU staff fuss so much about blood sugars? Glucose, like oxygen, is of existential importance for any...
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CPBF
- Sep 15, 2022
- 5 min
Neonatal thermoregulation
By Dr. Namrata Todurkar Maintaining a normal temperature is one of the most important challenges that a newborn must face after delivery....
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CPBF
- Sep 4, 2022
- 3 min
School Readiness - Advocating for Your Child
Is your child starting school in September? The experience of having your baby starting school while exciting, may be daunting. A little...
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CPBF
- Aug 28, 2022
- 2 min
School Readiness - Preparing for The First Day of School
Is your child starting school in September? The experience of having your baby starting school while exciting, may be daunting. A little...
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CPBF
- Aug 21, 2022
- 3 min
School Readiness - Early Literacy, Numeracy, and Science
Is your child starting school in September? The experience of having your baby starting school while exciting, may be daunting. A little...
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CPBF
- Aug 14, 2022
- 2 min
School Readiness - Self-regulation
Is your child starting school in September? The experience of having your baby starting school while exciting, may be daunting. A little...
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CPBF
- Jul 22, 2022
- 1 min
Pumping Early
By The Breastfeeding Team at SickKids Breast milk has many benefits and acts like a medicine for sick and preterm babies. The first two...
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CPBF
- Jul 17, 2022
- 4 min
Neonatal Kidneys
By Dr. Namrata Todurkar For many decades, neonatal kidneys appeared to be forgiving organs that tolerated the various complications of...
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CPBF
- Jul 13, 2022
- 3 min
Parent-Defined Outcomes of Prematurity: Exploring the Results of the Second Phase of the Parent Voic
In the first blog in this series, we explored the first study of the Parent Voices Project research project, which looked at the gap in...
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CPBF
- May 25, 2022
- 7 min
Enfants prématurés, perspectives parentales et partenariat de recherche : conversation avec Rebecca
Bienvenue à ce deuxième billet de notre blogue sur le projet La voix des parents du Réseau canadien de suivi néonatal. Notre premier...
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CPBF
- May 25, 2022
- 6 min
Preemies, Parental Perspectives, and Partnership in Research:
A Conversation with preemie parent and parent-researcher Rebecca Pearce Welcome to the second blog in our series about the Canadian...
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