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All new parents face challenges, but some babies may need extra care.  

Here's an overview of what you can expect if your baby's born early, has a low birth weight, or if you're carrying more than one.

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Meeting the Needs of Pre-term Babies

Meeting the Needs of Pre-term Babies

November 13, 2019 by HealthyFamilies BC

If you go into labour before the 37th week of your pregnancy, your baby will be "preterm" and may need special care. Giving birth prematurely can be stressful and unexpected.
Special Issues With Multiple Births

Special Issues With Multiple Births

August 12, 2013 by HealthyFamilies BC

If you're expecting more than one baby, you already know you'll be facing extra challenges as parents.
Special Issues With Low Weight Babies

Special Issues With Low Weight Babies

August 12, 2013 by HealthyFamilies BC

Babies who weigh less than 2.5 kilograms (5.5 pounds) at birth are considered "low birth weight" babies. Some, but not all, are born preterm.

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  1. Activity & Lifestyles
    1. Mental Wellbeing
    2. Physical Activity
      1. Getting Started
        1. First Steps
        2. Basics
        3. Setting Goals
        4. Physical Activity Tips
        5. Barriers
        6. Benefits
        7. Motivation
      2. Staying Active
        1. Walking
        2. Cycling
        3. Running
        4. Yoga
        5. Circuit Training
        6. Working out
        7. Recreation
      3. Safety and Injury Prevention
    3. Smoking
    4. Alcohol Sense
      1. Alcohol and Parenting
        1. Teens
        2. Kids
        3. Young Adults
    5. Healthy Weight
  2. Aging Well
    1. Health & Wellness
    2. Finance
    3. Housing
    4. Transportation
    5. Staying Connected
  3. Pregnancy & Parenting
    1. Pregnancy & Birth
      1. Planning a Pregnancy
        1. Your Health
        2. Understanding Fertility
        3. Between Pregnancies
      2. Pregnancy
        1. Healthcare Providers
        2. Physical Health
        3. Safety in Pregnancy
        4. Emotional Health
        5. Healthy Eating
        6. Special Information
        7. Pregnancy After 35
        8. 1st Trimester (0-14 weeks)
        9. 2nd Trimester (15-27 weeks)
        10. 3rd Trimester (28-40 weeks)
      3. Labour & Birth
        1. Preparing for Labour
        2. Signs & Stages of Labour
        3. Medical Interventions
        4. Special Birth Issues
      4. Preparing for your Newborn
        1. Bringing Baby Home
        2. Paper Work
        3. Equipment
        4. Preparing for Breastfeeding
      5. Self Care for New Moms
        1. Your Body After Pregnancy
        2. Nutrition
        3. Sex, Birth Control & Relationships
        4. Depression
      6. Videos on Pregnancy
    2. Babies (0-12 months)
      1. Feeding
        1. Starting to Breastfeed
        2. Mom & Baby
        3. More on Breastfeeding
        4. Breastfeeding Support
        5. Expressing Breast Milk
        6. Breastfeeding Challenges
        7. Supplementing
        8. Solid Food
        9. Food Safety
        10. Videos on Breastfeeding
      2. Baby Care
        1. Sleeping
        2. Crying
        3. Bathing, Diapering & Skin Care
        4. Oral Health
      3. Baby Health
        1. Newborn Medical Care
        2. Physical Health
      4. Baby Development
        1. Physical
        2. Social & Emotional
        3. Language
        4. Cognitive
      5. Baby Safety
        1. At Home
        2. Outdoors
      6. New Parents
        1. Support
        2. Positive Parenting
        3. New Dads & Partners
    3. Toddlers (12-36 months)
      1. Healthy Eating
        1. Breastfeeding Your Toddler
        2. Feeding Toddlers
      2. Toddler Care
        1. Sleeping
        2. Dental Care
        3. Toilet Learning
      3. Toddler Health
        1. Physical Health
        2. Preventing Illness
        3. When Your Toddler is Sick
      4. Toddler Development
        1. Physical
        2. Social and Emotional
        3. Cognitive
        4. Language
        5. Learning Through Play
      5. Toddler Safety
        1. At Home
        2. Outdoors
        3. In your Community
        4. Abuse
      6. Parenting a Toddler
        1. Positive Parenting
        2. Challenging Behaviour
        3. Toddler Childcare
    4. Preschool (3-5 years)
      1. Healthy Eating
      2. Physical Activity
      3. Health and Daily Care
      4. Preschool Safety
      5. Preschool Development
      6. Parenting a Preschooler
        1. Relationships
        2. Connecting & Communicating
        3. Behaviour
    5. Children (6-11 years)
      1. Healthy Eating
      2. Physical Activity
      3. Health and Daily Care
      4. Child Development
      5. Child Safety
      6. Parenting a Child
        1. Relationships
        2. Connecting & Communicating
        3. Behaviour
      7. Media and Digital Literacy
    6. Teens (12-18 years)
      1. Healthy Eating
      2. Physical Activity
      3. Teen Health
      4. Teen Development
      5. Parenting a Teen
        1. Connecting & Communicating
        2. Behaviour
        3. Relationships
      6. Media and Digital Literacy
  4. Food & Nutrition
    1. Sodium
    2. Vegetables and Fruits
    3. Sugary Drinks
    4. Grocery Shopping
    5. Meal Planning
      1. Getting Started
      2. Nutrition Label
      3. On a Budget
      4. Portion Size
      5. Recipes
      6. Breakfast
      7. Lunch
      8. Snacks
      9. Dinner
      10. Holidays

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