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Recent Examples of preemie
The last point is part of a complication that affects preemies known as Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS).
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Stephanie Brown, Parents, 16 July 2024
And loss of that access could put thousands of preemies at risk.
—James Hill, ABC News, 7 July 2024
This five-pack of classic onesies comes in sizes ranging from preemie to 5T and is perfect for everything from layering to wearing alone on warm summer days.
—Terri Peters, Parents, 4 July 2024
Her dolls vary in size, from a preemie that's a few pounds to one about the size of a 6- or 9-month-old that's 12½ pounds.
—David Oliver, USA TODAY, 2 Apr. 2024
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Stephanie Brown, Parents, 16 July 2024
And loss of that access could put thousands of preemies at risk.
—James Hill, ABC News, 7 July 2024
This five-pack of classic onesies comes in sizes ranging from preemie to 5T and is perfect for everything from layering to wearing alone on warm summer days.
—Terri Peters, Parents, 4 July 2024
Her dolls vary in size, from a preemie that's a few pounds to one about the size of a 6- or 9-month-old that's 12½ pounds.
—David Oliver, USA TODAY, 2 Apr. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preemie
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Then came the shocking image of a masked lawmaker carrying her newborn into the Assembly chambers during the depths of the COVID-19 pandemic because she was denied a request to work remotely after giving birth.Mackenzie Mays, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
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Don't miss these The parents of a newborn who died at Ascension Columbia St. Mary's have filed a malpractice suit.JR Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
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Goshen Township Fire Department personnel were dispatched on Monday morning to the 1500 block of East Meadowbrook Drive for a report of an infant experiencing breathing problems after a fall, police said.Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
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Detroit is offering free rides to medical appointments for pregnant women or anyone taking care of an infant.Dana Afana, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
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This means there is a two-month window after birth where neonates are at their most vulnerable.Paul Sisson, The Mercury News, 18 Nov. 2024
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Existing studies show that loud noise can cause a stress response in neonates, but lullabies and breath sounds can help calm babies.Dr. Abimbola Okulaja, ABC News, 27 June 2024
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The front left side of the vehicle hit the toddler and the driver immediately stopped.Jason Green, The Mercury News, 30 Oct. 2024
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Sophie Allison, the artist behind the moniker, was born in Zurich, Switzerland, but moved to Nashville as a toddler.Hanif Abdurraqib, The New Yorker, 27 Oct. 2024
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Hudson's gallery also included Ryan Gosling, who first met Eva Mendes on a movie set in 2011 before welcoming two children together, and then a very-married Chris Hemsworth, who shares three kids with wife Elsa Pataky.Angel Saunders, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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Your kids are going through school and the pressure’s already going to be immense with kids saying things because your dad’s an actor.Leigh Nordstrom, WWD, 20 Nov. 2024
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The study also reveals that Amazon’s prices for everyday essentials – such as beauty, baby, and household products – are 1% to 6% lower than other retailers.Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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About 370,000 babies were born at 37 weeks’ gestation or earlier last year, according to the report.Erika Edwards, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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In a matter of seconds, the fourplex unit Wilson Jr., 31, shares with his partner and their two children, was a total mess.Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 22 Nov. 2024
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Andrew Kammerer, 33, made his first appearance Friday in Clermont County Common Pleas Court and pleaded not guilty to counts of aggravated murder, murder, felonious assault and endangering children.Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
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These traits make for an adventurous and outgoing kiddo.Holly Garcia, Parents, 22 Nov. 2024
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For quick messes, like when the kiddos spill cereal or when Fido scatters his kibble all over the floor, a cordless vacuum can be a time saver.Brittany VanDerBill, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Preemie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preemie. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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