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Care of Premature Infants

Infants are classified into three categories after birth, as either post term infants, full term infants or premature infants. Post term babies are usually born after the maximal 42 weeks of gestation, exceeding the normal pregnancy duration. Full term babies are ideally born between the 37th and 42nd week of gestation. Premature infants are usually [...]

Swimming and an Infants

Pediatric research in recent years has established that infant swimming is a beneficial activity for an infant’s development and health, with immense health benefits being accumulated over time. Physiologically, water exercises provide resistance training to the infant’s muscles and therefore help build both muscle mass and strength. A child who encounters regular water exercises [...]