Low Birth Weight Development Center

In Texas over 5,000 very low birth weight babies are born each year! Most of these babies can spend 3 months or more in a neonatal intensive care unit prior to being discharged, but it is not enough to help these fragile babies survive in the hospital. Something must be done to ensure they thrive once they go home. These infants are at high risk for long-term health problems including cerebral palsy, respiratory distress, chronic lung disease, vision and hearing problems, as well as learning disabilities and developmental delays. The first 3 years in follow-up care is crucial for these babies. Intervention and support in these early years can improve their long-term outcomes and reduce the risks for life-long disabilities.