Condition
Brain Bleeds in Premature Babies
Bleeding into the fluid-filled spaces of the brain, which mainly affects very premature babies.
Also called: intraventricular hemorrhage, ivh
Who Can Help with Brain Bleeds in Premature Babies?
- Neonatologists
A pediatrician who cares for newborns who are premature or seriously ill, usually in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).
- Pediatric Neurologists
A physician who treats brain and nerve conditions in children, such as seizures, headaches and developmental delays.
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General information, not medical advice. Ask a provider about brain bleeds in premature babies and what is right for you.