Thank you very much Dr Tala. I really appreciate the knowledge you kindly share with the wold. I’m a NICU nurse; your knowledge and experience had made me a better nurse. Thank you 🙏❤️
Thank you so much Teresa for watching and for commenting. We are so happy the videos are helping you at the bedside too. Thank you for all you do for the babies :)
All the while you were explaining these shortfalls . I didn't find them worrisome at all , just because you narrated them so smilingly and assuringly ,as if there is remedy for everything. Kuddos to you 👏👏
@@TalaTalksNICU They are indeed strong and resilient! My son was born at 35 weeks. I had a scheduled c-section for 38 weeks, but he came earlier. I read the most popular baby books, but was totally unprepared for a late preterm baby. I didn't even know it was a thing. It was very stressful cramming info from his brilliant nicu nurse after he was already born. The hardest part at home was getting him to drink the amount he was suppose to at each feeding. And if he didn't, making it up at the next feeding. He was so sleepy and drinking exhausted him. After about 2 weeks, it was no longer such an issue, but it was a loooong two weeks. Lot of doctors appointment to check his weight too. He is now 7 and not different from any other 7 year old. That's the most important. It's great that your videos exist for moms and soon-to-be moms to reference.
I'm so glad he's doing so well now- obviously since you have been a superb mother to him- then and now! I don't think we emphasize this enough in the NICU when babies are going home, that there are still going to be some tough times and patience-testing times ahead. Is there anything in particular you think would be helpful for us to discuss, coming from a NICU mama? Thanks so much for watching and commenting. Keep up the excellent mothering!
Thank you so much for this informational video. Currently 31 weeks pregnant with twins, with one exhibiting IUGR, so I have been told that they will likely have to come out at 34 weeks. This information was helpful in understanding what medical needs they may have when born.
Congratulations on your twins! Impressed you're doing your research in this way- but so glad this video was of help. Good luck with everything- we wish you all health and happiness!
Dr. Tala you are truly a Godsend! Your videos have educated me so much on my baby born at 31 weeks. I had DKA and she needed to be stabilized. Scary, but she just turned 35 weeks and sleeps through her feeds (began at 34 weeks). The most she's taken orally is 5ml, but typically she doesn't feed. Why is she so sleepy? Is there a way I can help her feed more?
Hello Tyeshia! Congratulations on your baby (and well done for getting so far along - that must have been a stressful pregnancy). This really is an educational channel- and we could get into trouble for dispensing medical advice so I will be very general! Infants start to have the strength and stamina and coordination to start taking oral feeds at 33-35 weeks. This is just the beginning- and then they need to build from there. Part of that development includes having the energy to wake up (and cry) for feeds. For reasons we're not really sure of- infants of diabetic mothers take a little longer with feeds (I always guess- maybe they got their sugars easily in utero!). All in all- and obviously we don't know any of the details- your situation sounds very typical. We wish you luck, patience and health for you and your family XX
@@TalaTalksNICU quick update! My baby girl is home and she is quite the healthy eater! Our nursing staff was understaffed and we would get a new nurse almost every shift. We realized that they were just thinking my daughter wouldn't feed so would barely try as not to "stress" her. They felt it was safer to tube feed. After discussing this with the doctor we decided I should stay overnight and do her feeds myself. Miraculously, she took every feed in full! 3 days later she came home! Thank you for this blessing of a channel that educated me on how to speak to the doctor. Got my baby home swiftly! Thanks again!!!
That is such fantastic news!!! So funny how the light-bulb just goes on suddenly in some babies- and obviously always helps when mamas are right there!!! Well done for being such a strong advocate for your baby- she is so lucky to have you as a mama!!! Enjoy these sweet moments- our whole team misses them so much!! XX
Well congratulations on your baby girl. SO tough leaving the hospital without your newborn and being in that weird limbo state. You did great to get to 34 weeks, and hopefully she'll be home with you in a few short weeks. Take care of yourself too XX
Same is happening to me and I'm afraid my baby won't recognize me anymore as he surrounded with so many nurse every 2hours and I and stay 24h with him 😢😥
Hello Shalu! We have already filmed a video on GIR- but you're right- we need to do a second one specifically on hypoglycemia. We are getting around to TPN and fluid management. Thank you so much for your suggestions.
Thank you. Very informative for this grandmother of a freshly born at 34 weeks grandbaby weighing 1800 grams. He is doing great, but needs a bit more time to ripen up.
We're not sure why but this comment got flagged- so just seeing it now. But YAYYYYY! congratulations!!!! Hope you're all settling in at home nicely!! XX
Congratulations on your baby! It's so scary to have a baby in the NICU- but we bet she's in good hands and she'll be home soon. We hope the stay goes as smoothly as possible. Thanks for taking the time to reach out to us!!!
My baby is 38weeks now she was born at 34 weeks so now she sucks and swallows well but is still very inconsistent only eats 30ml of the 62ml she is to eat. I am so confused what should I do
Congratulations on your baby Diana! Obviously I don't know the details (and can't dispense advice!) but very often babies just need more time until they suddenly get it- or build up stamina/strength to finish feeds. Good luck!
Thanks again for the videos!! I remember in one of your videos explaining the more premature the infant, the higher surface area in relation to body mass which is a reason they have a harder time maintaining their temperature. For some reason, I just don’t quite understand this! Do you have any helpful analogies? Maybe I don’t understand what surface area means.
Hi!!! This is such an important point so we're so glad you're emphasizing it! We went over it in the '9 facts about fluids and electrolytes video.' Essentially a smaller object has a much higher surface area relative to the volume as opposed to a bigger object (think of a small car and a big car- the small car is nearly as exposed as the bigger car, even though a larger car may weigh 2-3 x as much). Let us know if it still doesn't make sense after that video!!! Thanks again Brittney :)
I just had my son right at the peek of our 37 week this year august 15 he’s in the nicu in oxygen he’s doing a lot better but he’s still got a while to go he was 5.14
My baby was also 37 weeks she had low blood sugar so they gave formula but I am breastfeeding and wasn't able to for a while. Now we are worried about her getting enough she is able to pace herself tho.
4:00 my son was born at 32 weeks at 4 lbs 12½ Oz The doctor told me that he was ok just really small and my daughter was born at 36 weeks And is now 20 years old,son and 18¾ years old,daughter My son was in the NICU for 11 days
Oh you have been blessed! Congratulations! And yes! Lots of (most) premature babies do fantastically and go on to have great lives- thanks for sharing!
Apnea for late preterm are how long? More than 10secs or more than 20 secs? And what about this periodic breathing. Say a baby forgets to breathe for about 7 seconds? What would we call that. Of we're presenting a case, would we just say the baby has periodic breathing? Or would we follow up with specifications, timing, frequency or occurrence
Great questions. Periodic breathing doesn’t need a lot more explanation but events do. An event is considered an event if lasts > 20 seconds or it is associated with color change. It is good to know what the baby was doing- sleeping/ feeding/ stooling and where the baby was- on mother/ in bed/ in a car seat. We need to do an apnea of prematurity lecture soon!!!!
Hello, I had my baby at 28 weeks and 3 days. Today he is now 93 days (3 months) still on oxygen high & has BPD. We don’t want the surgery for him. Do you have any tips?
hello I'shaya, I'm so sorry you are going through such a tough time. I'm sure your medical team is doing the best they can to wean your baby. Sending much hope XX
My twins babies 1 b & 1 g weight 1.7 & 2.05 . delivery at 33 week .today is 10 days in nicu .having breathing problem lungs are not fully mature. Oxygen hood and CPAP appilies how many days take to mature my babies lungs and when my baby will near me . 😭😭😭I am so sad without my babies please reply me 🙏🙏🙏 I want to hold my babies in my arms .. 😭😭😭
Hello Priyanka. Congratulations on your twins. The amount of support they need sounds completely appropriate. Obviously we don't know anything about your babies but this is a very common scenario. Stay patient and strong. They will be in your arms soon!
Hello dear same problem with my baby he is 10 days old still in nicu with same problem,he is 2.7 kg and born in 36weeks 6 days, how is babies now plz let me know.. 🙏🙏
Good Evening Ma'm .. i am from India .. my baby was born at 34 weeks but her weight is 11.18 grams. Her lungs are fine and she is taking express feed as of now , today is the 12th day and her weight is 1.21 grams . Bilirubin levels are fine is there anything we need to keep in mind or as the doc about her progress ..
Hello! Congratulations on your baby. It is so difficult to make any statements without knowing full details of any baby, but it sounds like her team is taking care of everything really well.
The doctor gave me bactrim for an bladder infection I only took one pill cause I felt a strong shaking in my abdomen however that was a week ago and I feel the baby kicking and moving around 10 times a day. I'm concerned
Congratulations on your pregnancy. It is such a scary time. We take care of babies, so we can't really comment on your pregnancy. Bactrim is generally safe during early pregnancy though and it sounds like your baby is moving well. Hopefully you can follow up with your OB soon.
Thank u Dr Tala, my baby was born 35+4 weeks weighs 2.3kg at birth,he has been admitted in the NICU, Co he was throwing up whenever he is been fed, breathing and temperature is ok, any reason why he throws up after been fed.
Congratulations on your baby! A good size too. I really can't comment on why your baby is throwing up- there are may reasons- reflux, intolerance to feeds, too much gas in stomach- all of these are related to prematurity. Other much more rare reasons could be because of anatomical issues. We wish your little man a good NICU stay and hope he will be home soon :)
Generally- the LMP is an accurate estimate of due date (if cycles are regular and you know when LMP was!). If mothers don't know their LMP- or it's very off from the ultrasound result, then both factors are taken into account. We hop this answers the question?
Great question Maribel. A baby can go home when she can do all the stuff we'd expect a full-term baby to do- i.e- keep herself warm without external heat, eat enough, breathe easily on room air, have no more events and pass the car seat test. There is no real age that a baby needs to reach to go home- but usually doesn't happen before 36 weeks. Babies need to be around 4 lbs (~1800g) to go home in US- because the smallest (easily available) car seats are made for this minimum weight. Thanks for watching!
Thankyou So much Dr Tala. I am a doctor working in NICU and PICU. I love working with babies and you teach so beautifully. Please include more topics
Hello Dr. Das! Wow- good for you- that's not easy: PICU and NICU! Thank you for the lovely compliment- we've really enjoyed making these videos!
Thank you very much Dr Tala. I really appreciate the knowledge you kindly share with the wold. I’m a NICU nurse; your knowledge and experience had made me a better nurse. Thank you 🙏❤️
Thank you so much Teresa for watching and for commenting. We are so happy the videos are helping you at the bedside too. Thank you for all you do for the babies :)
All the while you were explaining these shortfalls . I didn't find them worrisome at all , just because you narrated them so smilingly and assuringly ,as if there is remedy for everything. Kuddos to you 👏👏
Thank you so much D Sav! One of the things we love in neonatology is that babies do get better from most things. Thank you for being here :)
What an amazing area of medicine. God bless you all.
We completely agree- mostly because babies are so strong and resilient and go on to have normal lives. It's highly recommended! Thanks for watching!
@@TalaTalksNICU They are indeed strong and resilient! My son was born at 35 weeks. I had a scheduled c-section for 38 weeks, but he came earlier. I read the most popular baby books, but was totally unprepared for a late preterm baby. I didn't even know it was a thing. It was very stressful cramming info from his brilliant nicu nurse after he was already born. The hardest part at home was getting him to drink the amount he was suppose to at each feeding. And if he didn't, making it up at the next feeding. He was so sleepy and drinking exhausted him. After about 2 weeks, it was no longer such an issue, but it was a loooong two weeks. Lot of doctors appointment to check his weight too. He is now 7 and not different from any other 7 year old. That's the most important. It's great that your videos exist for moms and soon-to-be moms to reference.
I'm so glad he's doing so well now- obviously since you have been a superb mother to him- then and now! I don't think we emphasize this enough in the NICU when babies are going home, that there are still going to be some tough times and patience-testing times ahead. Is there anything in particular you think would be helpful for us to discuss, coming from a NICU mama? Thanks so much for watching and commenting. Keep up the excellent mothering!
@@TalaTalksNICU Thank you for your kind words :-) I try my best like most moms. I'll be sure to let you know if any topics come to mind.
Thank you so much for this informational video. Currently 31 weeks pregnant with twins, with one exhibiting IUGR, so I have been told that they will likely have to come out at 34 weeks. This information was helpful in understanding what medical needs they may have when born.
Congratulations on your twins! Impressed you're doing your research in this way- but so glad this video was of help. Good luck with everything- we wish you all health and happiness!
Dr. Tala you are truly a Godsend! Your videos have educated me so much on my baby born at 31 weeks. I had DKA and she needed to be stabilized. Scary, but she just turned 35 weeks and sleeps through her feeds (began at 34 weeks). The most she's taken orally is 5ml, but typically she doesn't feed. Why is she so sleepy? Is there a way I can help her feed more?
Hello Tyeshia! Congratulations on your baby (and well done for getting so far along - that must have been a stressful pregnancy). This really is an educational channel- and we could get into trouble for dispensing medical advice so I will be very general! Infants start to have the strength and stamina and coordination to start taking oral feeds at 33-35 weeks. This is just the beginning- and then they need to build from there. Part of that development includes having the energy to wake up (and cry) for feeds.
For reasons we're not really sure of- infants of diabetic mothers take a little longer with feeds (I always guess- maybe they got their sugars easily in utero!). All in all- and obviously we don't know any of the details- your situation sounds very typical. We wish you luck, patience and health for you and your family XX
@@TalaTalksNICU quick update! My baby girl is home and she is quite the healthy eater! Our nursing staff was understaffed and we would get a new nurse almost every shift. We realized that they were just thinking my daughter wouldn't feed so would barely try as not to "stress" her. They felt it was safer to tube feed. After discussing this with the doctor we decided I should stay overnight and do her feeds myself. Miraculously, she took every feed in full! 3 days later she came home!
Thank you for this blessing of a channel that educated me on how to speak to the doctor. Got my baby home swiftly! Thanks again!!!
That is such fantastic news!!! So funny how the light-bulb just goes on suddenly in some babies- and obviously always helps when mamas are right there!!! Well done for being such a strong advocate for your baby- she is so lucky to have you as a mama!!! Enjoy these sweet moments- our whole team misses them so much!! XX
I love that u had fun while making this video. (🇿🇲 Zambia )
Ha! Thank you!!! Xxx
This really helps I just had my first baby on Wednesday she is 34 weeks and I cried when I had to leave her at the hospital
Well congratulations on your baby girl. SO tough leaving the hospital without your newborn and being in that weird limbo state. You did great to get to 34 weeks, and hopefully she'll be home with you in a few short weeks. Take care of yourself too XX
Same is happening to me and I'm afraid my baby won't recognize me anymore as he surrounded with so many nurse every 2hours and I and stay 24h with him 😢😥
@@pouinichan update my little girl is home and smiles at me and her daddy trust me your baby knows who mama is
How long did your baby have to stay in the nicu? I had to leave my baby at the hospital and my heart broke in half 😞
Can you please do a video on GIR and glucose management in Infant of Diabetic mom? Also TPN and fluid management would be a great topic as well
Hello Shalu! We have already filmed a video on GIR- but you're right- we need to do a second one specifically on hypoglycemia. We are getting around to TPN and fluid management. Thank you so much for your suggestions.
Thanks for your videos . From the nurses in the neonatal unit in Tauranga hospital , New Zealand
Thank you so much for watching! Makes us so happy we have viewers in NZ!
Thank you. Very informative for this grandmother of a freshly born at 34 weeks grandbaby weighing 1800 grams. He is doing great, but needs a bit more time to ripen up.
Congratulations grandmama!! And I love that word- just a little ripening! Hope you and your family enjoy your bundle of joy :)
@@TalaTalksNICU He is having his carseat tolerance test today, and is up over 5 pounds, so should be home very soon!!!!!
We're not sure why but this comment got flagged- so just seeing it now. But YAYYYYY! congratulations!!!! Hope you're all settling in at home nicely!! XX
As always informative, please keep it up .
Thank you so much as always! We really appreciate you being here Azam!
Very useful information.. Actually am really searched for this video...
We're so glad Samee- thanks so much for letting us know!
Totally amazing lesson.
SO happy you liked it!
so grateful for these videos. Thank you so much
Thank you so much for continuing to watch. We're so happy this is helping :)
This is so informative,thank you doc. I'm a mom of premature baby (34weeks) she's still at nicu at this moment..
Congratulations on your baby! It's so scary to have a baby in the NICU- but we bet she's in good hands and she'll be home soon. We hope the stay goes as smoothly as possible. Thanks for taking the time to reach out to us!!!
My baby is 38weeks now she was born at 34 weeks so now she sucks and swallows well but is still very inconsistent only eats 30ml of the 62ml she is to eat. I am so confused what should I do
Congratulations on your baby Diana! Obviously I don't know the details (and can't dispense advice!) but very often babies just need more time until they suddenly get it- or build up stamina/strength to finish feeds. Good luck!
Thanks again for the videos!! I remember in one of your videos explaining the more premature the infant, the higher surface area in relation to body mass which is a reason they have a harder time maintaining their temperature. For some reason, I just don’t quite understand this! Do you have any helpful analogies? Maybe I don’t understand what surface area means.
Hi!!! This is such an important point so we're so glad you're emphasizing it! We went over it in the '9 facts about fluids and electrolytes video.' Essentially a smaller object has a much higher surface area relative to the volume as opposed to a bigger object (think of a small car and a big car- the small car is nearly as exposed as the bigger car, even though a larger car may weigh 2-3 x as much). Let us know if it still doesn't make sense after that video!!! Thanks again Brittney :)
Thanks for the knowledge 🙏
Thank you for watching and commenting!
Having my baby at 35+6 and this video was so helpful. Thank you!
Congratulations Leah! We hope everything went smoothly! Thanks for commenting :)
When did baby go home
Hello! We answered above- not sure if you were asking us or Leah!
Great and amazing information
Thank you so much Saliem, we appreciate you being here!
I just had my son right at the peek of our 37 week this year august 15 he’s in the nicu in oxygen he’s doing a lot better but he’s still got a while to go he was 5.14
Congratulations! So glad he’s getting better :)
My baby was also 37 weeks she had low blood sugar so they gave formula but I am breastfeeding and wasn't able to for a while. Now we are worried about her getting enough she is able to pace herself tho.
4:00 my son was born at 32 weeks at 4 lbs 12½ Oz
The doctor told me that he was ok just really small and my daughter was born at 36 weeks
And is now 20 years old,son and 18¾ years old,daughter
My son was in the NICU for 11 days
Oh you have been blessed! Congratulations! And yes! Lots of (most) premature babies do fantastically and go on to have great lives- thanks for sharing!
Lovely talk..
Thank you so much again Awais :)
Hi Dr Tala. Can you do a video on apnea (brady and desat), and how to manage as well?
Hello!! Absolutely! We're hoping to get that done soon- it's been on our list for ages. Thank you so much for subscribing and for your suggestion!
Apnea for late preterm are how long? More than 10secs or more than 20 secs? And what about this periodic breathing. Say a baby forgets to breathe for about 7 seconds? What would we call that. Of we're presenting a case, would we just say the baby has periodic breathing? Or would we follow up with specifications, timing, frequency or occurrence
Great questions. Periodic breathing doesn’t need a lot more explanation but events do. An event is considered an event if lasts > 20 seconds or it is associated with color change. It is good to know what the baby was doing- sleeping/ feeding/ stooling and where the baby was- on mother/ in bed/ in a car seat. We need to do an apnea of prematurity lecture soon!!!!
Hello, I had my baby at 28 weeks and 3 days. Today he is now 93 days (3 months) still on oxygen high & has BPD. We don’t want the surgery for him. Do you have any tips?
hello I'shaya, I'm so sorry you are going through such a tough time. I'm sure your medical team is doing the best they can to wean your baby. Sending much hope XX
You are amazing!
Unfortunately, this is a massive exaggeration, but we appreciate the compliment!!! Thank you so much :)
@@TalaTalksNICU
that is not exageration
My twins babies 1 b & 1 g weight 1.7 & 2.05 . delivery at 33 week .today is 10 days in nicu .having breathing problem lungs are not fully mature. Oxygen hood and CPAP appilies how many days take to mature my babies lungs and when my baby will near me . 😭😭😭I am so sad without my babies please reply me 🙏🙏🙏 I want to hold my babies in my arms .. 😭😭😭
Hello Priyanka. Congratulations on your twins. The amount of support they need sounds completely appropriate. Obviously we don't know anything about your babies but this is a very common scenario. Stay patient and strong. They will be in your arms soon!
Hello dear same problem with my baby he is 10 days old still in nicu with same problem,he is 2.7 kg and born in 36weeks 6 days, how is babies now plz let me know.. 🙏🙏
Good Evening Ma'm .. i am from India .. my baby was born at 34 weeks but her weight is 11.18 grams. Her lungs are fine and she is taking express feed as of now , today is the 12th day and her weight is 1.21 grams . Bilirubin levels are fine is there anything we need to keep in mind or as the doc about her progress ..
Hello! Congratulations on your baby. It is so difficult to make any statements without knowing full details of any baby, but it sounds like her team is taking care of everything really well.
Hi. Can you please do a video on bradycardia and desaturation. Thank you!
Yes! We'll do one on Apneas Bradys and desats. Great request! Thanks for watching!
@@TalaTalksNICU please make one! Thank you
The doctor gave me bactrim for an bladder infection I only took one pill cause I felt a strong shaking in my abdomen however that was a week ago and I feel the baby kicking and moving around 10 times a day. I'm concerned
Congratulations on your pregnancy. It is such a scary time. We take care of babies, so we can't really comment on your pregnancy. Bactrim is generally safe during early pregnancy though and it sounds like your baby is moving well. Hopefully you can follow up with your OB soon.
Thank u Dr Tala, my baby was born 35+4 weeks weighs 2.3kg at birth,he has been admitted in the NICU, Co he was throwing up whenever he is been fed, breathing and temperature is ok, any reason why he throws up after been fed.
Congratulations on your baby! A good size too. I really can't comment on why your baby is throwing up- there are may reasons- reflux, intolerance to feeds, too much gas in stomach- all of these are related to prematurity. Other much more rare reasons could be because of anatomical issues. We wish your little man a good NICU stay and hope he will be home soon :)
Amazing 😊
Thank you so much :)
Nicely explained
Thanks again Sumathy! We really appreciate you being here!
Which week is considered mam LMP or ultrasound my LMP week is june10 2021 nxt after two days operation was planned is gud or bad mam
Generally- the LMP is an accurate estimate of due date (if cycles are regular and you know when LMP was!). If mothers don't know their LMP- or it's very off from the ultrasound result, then both factors are taken into account. We hop this answers the question?
Plz reply ...
As below.
When did baby go home
Great question Maribel. A baby can go home when she can do all the stuff we'd expect a full-term baby to do- i.e- keep herself warm without external heat, eat enough, breathe easily on room air, have no more events and pass the car seat test. There is no real age that a baby needs to reach to go home- but usually doesn't happen before 36 weeks. Babies need to be around 4 lbs (~1800g) to go home in US- because the smallest (easily available) car seats are made for this minimum weight. Thanks for watching!