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Parent Resources for Children with NEC

Parent Resources for Children with Necrotizing Enterocolitis

NEC or Necrotizing Enterocolitis is an illness that affects newborns. NEC is the most common and serious intestinal disease among premature babies. It occurs when tissue in the small or large intestine is injured or inflamed. In some cases, a hole (perforation) can occur in the intestinal wall. With NEC, the intestine cannot hold waste. So, bacteria can pass into the bloodstream and cause an infection. Although physicians aren’t exactly sure what causes NEC, research shows that it can be associated with premature births and formula. In fact, parents of babies with NEC are alleging in lawsuits that formula makers like...

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