jillianrae

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1. Late Preterm Infants (Part 1)

   jillianrae replied to Elvish's topic in NICU

   Thank you so much! So many people think because these kiddos are 34-36 weeks and often tossed onto the regular floor that they are okay. When infact they have several challenges that term babies do not. I finished a great conf by the OC breastfeed...

2. How's the job market in YOUR area?

   jillianrae replied to Chico David's topic in General Nursing

   We need the staff, but there is no money in the budget! With so many companies laying off people or closing themselves, people are losing their health insurance. Hence we are losing patients... it is all a downhill battle for now. By the way I am ...

3. Long-term Antepartum Care in the Hospital

   jillianrae replied to Elvish's topic in NICU

   My hospital is pretty good about giving these women some of their own time. We have one now that takes a nightly walk (she's stable) and we go by her nightly schedule. No vitals from 2300 to 0500 and the docs try to get most of the women to Q4hr mo...

4. Baby won't attempt to latch on

   jillianrae replied to nkochrn's topic in Ob/Gyn

   SKIN TO SKIN! Can't say enough about it. Even if he doesn't latch it helps with milk production, temperature regulation, and blood sugar as well. If the baby is still having issues the mom needs to pump to help her milk supply and the baby should ...