What to Expect When Your Baby Is Born Early

This episode walks families through the NICU stay and the first year at home, explaining common medical milestones and what truly matters for a premature baby’s growth and development. Guests: Amy Knapitsch, MD, director of the Neonatal Follow-Up Clinic with nearly 16 years in follow-up care, and Mariana Theodoro, MD, medical director of the Small Baby Unit at Children's Mercy. We cover the NICU experience, signs your baby is ready to go home, adjusted age for developmental milestones, feeding preemies and when to seek help — all key topics for parents of premature infants and newborns. Subscribe to the Parentish Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and visit parentish.org for more resources and links to neonatal follow-up and early intervention services. 

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