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2 Apr 2024

Premature Babies at Month 6

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Premature Babies at Month 6
You've officially crossed the halfway mark, and if you're curious about what's happening with your little one, let's dive right in.
Around this time, your baby is nearly 12 inches long and weighs about 1.5 to 2.5 pounds. Their skin is still somewhat translucent, but it's gradually getting more opaque. They're sporting some peach-fuzz-like lanugo to help regulate their body temperature.
  • Fun Fact: Your baby can now respond to external stimuli like sound and light!
  • Play some tunes for your little DJ, as their cochlea, a part of the inner ear, is now developed.
  • Their retinas are also maturing, helping them sense light.
This is also the time when the alveoli in their lungs are developing. These tiny air sacs are crucial for breathing in the "real world." Keep eating those omega-3-rich foods to support neural and retinal development.
Preterm Birth Possibility: What You Need to Know
The possibility of a preterm birth is something that might be on your mind. While the majority of pregnancies last until full term, knowing what to expect can be empowering. If a baby is born at this stage, they would be considered "very premature," but medical advances have made leaps and bounds to help babies born at this stage.
  • NICU: A baby born at 6 months would likely spend time in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
  • Surfactant Therapy: This helps in lung development and makes breathing easier.
  • Feeding: Babies will receive nutrients through intravenous lines or specialized formulas if they can't breastfeed.
Doctors will be monitoring the respiratory and circulatory systems closely. A key concern is Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS), a condition that makes breathing laborious for the little ones. But don't worry too much, mama. Physicians and nurses are well-equipped to provide excellent care.
Prenatal Care: Strengthen Your Baby's Odds
While you're counting kicks and craving pickles, remember that your prenatal visits are more important than ever. As you transition into the third trimester, you may notice an increase in the frequency of your obstetric appointments. This is to closely monitor both you and the baby and to catch any signs of preterm labor early.
  • Biophysical profiles: This is a combination of an ultrasound and a nonstress test to check your baby's well-being.
  • Blood tests: To check for signs of preeclampsia or gestational diabetes.
  • Fetal heart monitoring: To ensure that your little one’s ticker is strong and steady.
By staying vigilant and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, you're doing everything you can to make sure your baby arrives happy and healthy.
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Janessia
1 Nov 2023

At what age does a babies eyes start to focus on you ? My baby is premature and her eyes wondering she isn't focusing on one thing...just want to know if this is normal. She will be 2 months on the 11th of Nov.

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Chyna
My baby is a month and her eyes still wonder but I think 2 months if the baby isn’t a preemie so I would assume your baby needs another month or so
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Janessia
yeah that's what I was thinking because she technically was due Nov 3rd... just wondering if I should be worried lol
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Inez
6 Sep 2023

Hi everyone! Had my baby early this morning at 25 weeks. He’s doing amazing though:) premature but up and moving ! Keep us in your prayers that everything stays the same:)

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Chantal
Congratulations!! Keeping you big in my prayers girl
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Inez
Thank you so much
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Zowie
24 May 2023

He still shouldn’t be here I should be 38+6 but I delivered at 32 weeks..corban will be 6 weeks old tomorrow and he is now weighing 5lbs 6oz 😍 my little premature baby 😍

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Zowie
He’s a character 😂😂
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Kennaaa
19 Feb 2023

Mommy crazy baby lol anybody else’s born premature 3 month old lifting they’re head and holding their own bottle and pacifier? I love himmmm💚

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Rebecca
Awe so precious and extremely smart
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Bri 🧿
1 Feb 2023

Baby girl came early, a whole month ahead. She was born January 31st at 4:07 pm she weighed 5lb 4.7oz she was premature since i had only just turned 36 weeks

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Queen Cici👑
Are/were u able ta take her home?
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Bri 🧿
Worry for such late reply but yes We got to go home Thursday night thank god !
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Juilee
18 Oct 2022

I had my son at 34 weeks and we were in the nicu for a month. My question is for mommas who had premature babies there first baby was it hard to get pregnant again?

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Danielle 🦦🪷
My friend did but I’m not sure if it had anything to do with a premature baby. Her first and second are 8 years apart. I know when she was actively trying with her now fiancé it took them a little over a year.
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Caitie
I had a premature baby in 2020 and I’m currently 33 weeks with my second but it depends on your body
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Kiya
9 Sep 2022

Anybody else baby we’re only 2 pounds at 6months because that’s tiny to me & I don’t want no premature baby 😩🥺

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stephanie
my baby was 2pounds and 2 ounces . at 25 weeks . i thought they were supposed to weigh less than 2 pounds at 6 months but i’m not sureee
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bebe
My baby was 2 pounds 3 ounces my doctor told me he growing prefect average that was when I was 25 week now I’m going on 28 in a few days
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Breanna
13 Jul 2022

I keep seeing 2 month old babies I’m looking at mine an he looks like 6 months

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Sierra Herzberg-Murren
Like 2 months to me and a handsome lil one at that
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Shairez
he looks right for 2 months
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Donisha
24 Apr 2022

I had My son premature he weighed 4lbs4onc he was 1 month premature but we went home 3 days after delivery because everything was fine with him. Now being the fact he was here before his baby shower he was actually at his baby shower but everyone that saw him cried because he was small enough to fit in the palm of your hand my ? Is after the third person cried n asked what was wrong with him was I wrong for spazzing out n kicking everyone out the baby shower

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Joanne
Well congrats 👏 glad everything worked out for you. But I think it was just your hormones 🤔 🤣😂they will be OK, and should realized that you was probably feeling a little overwhelmed.
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Coatlicue
I too had my son early at 4lbs 8oz. You're son is just fine, he's actually better than fine he's a champ and decided he was ready to come out at the time he chose. Honestly I feel I'm going to deal with the same thing at our first family function. But fuck that hun if they can't see how strong and healthy your son is and rather compare him to a "normal" baby then they are never going to see his true value and strength. You did right by kicking whoever didn't seem right I already had to shush my mom in law simply because I'm fully breastfeeding and he's not as "chubby" as a full-term 3 month old but again some folks will be more focused on the outside rather than the true blessing and great traits.... You do You momma cause you're doing Amazing ❤
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