Frequently Asked Questions

Every baby is different, and your care team is the best guide for yours. As a general expectation, many babies born early stay in hospital until around their original due date.

How long depends on things like:

• how early your baby was born
• their breathing, feeding and growth
• whether any complications come up

The LetoGlow app shows the stays other families reported for babies born at a similar number of weeks. That is a rough guide from families, not clinical data and not a forecast for your baby.

• Chronological age is your baby's age from their birth date.
• Corrected age (also called adjusted age) counts from their due date instead: chronological age minus the number of weeks your baby was born early.

Example: a baby born at 30 weeks (10 weeks early) who is now 16 weeks old has a corrected age of 6 weeks.

Corrected age is often used when looking at growth and development, so your baby is compared with babies at the same stage. It is commonly used until around two years of age; your care team can tell you what applies to your baby. The LetoGlow app works out both for you.

In many cases, yes, depending on how your baby is doing. Many NICUs support skin-to-skin (kangaroo) time from early on, whenever the care team says it is safe, and even short cuddles count. If you can't hold your baby yet, your presence, voice and gentle touch still matter.

Often, yes. Many NICUs encourage parents to express breast milk even before a baby can feed by mouth, and it can be given through a feeding tube. Lactation support is often available to help you get started and, later, to move towards breastfeeding if that is your plan. Every family's feeding journey is different.

Every baby is different. Some babies born early face ongoing challenges, while many others catch up over time. How early your baby was born and any complications can both play a part. Follow-up checks after you go home help pick up anything early. Your care team is the best person to talk to about your baby.

You're already helping just by being there. Other things many parents find helpful:

• Expressing breast milk, if that is right for you
• Skin-to-skin (kangaroo) time when the care team supports it
• Talking, reading or singing to your baby
• Keeping a journal of milestones and questions
• Asking questions and being part of the care team

No. LetoGlow is general information and personal tracking. Its content brings together publicly available guidance from health organisations and published research. It has not been reviewed by a clinician and is not tailored to your baby.

Always follow the guidance of your baby's care team.

In an emergency, call emergency services immediately.

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