Growing up

Little boy in foreground and little girl in background about the age of toddler running through daffodils in a park

Even though all children develop at their own pace, some parents may become concerned about their child’s development. In this section we focus on some of the issues that may affect children who were born prematurely as they continue to grow and start their school life.

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Starting primary school

These pages offer some information on how being born premature can affect children when they start primary school. This includes all the practical things about applying…
Little boy aged about 3 sitting on his mum at a table doing a task with health professional who has their back to camera

Developmental milestones

​Reaching developmental milestones may take a little longer for premature babies by comparison with babies born at full term. Find out more about this.
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Information for families with a disabled child

​Babies who are born premature or sick sometimes start life with a disability. In this section you will find information about the help and benefits that are available…
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Having another baby

If you have previously had a baby born needing neonatal care, you may be thinking about what might happen if you have another baby. Find information and support on this…