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Care Under One Roof

Did You Know?

UVA has a comprehensive Fetal Heart Program.

That means moms with at-risk babies can deliver in the same hospital where their babies will receive care.

Invention Helps Preemies

Thanks to a heart monitor invented at UVA, doctors can detect early warning signs for infection in preemies. Find out more.

Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding is important babies, particularly for premature and sick infants who receive numerous health benefits from their mother’s breastmilk. Even moms who don’t plan to breastfeed are encouraged to pump breastmilk, which has healing qualities that are unmatched by formula.

Some of the benefits of breastmilk include:

  • Promotes growth
  • Digested easily, promoting the maturation of baby’s gastrointestinal system
  • Provides antibodies and other immune properties that help reduce the risk of infection
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