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Preterm birth follow-up
Born early. Growing strong.
Babies who arrive early often need a little extra help with their first movements. We follow their development closely, measure what matters and show you how to support every milestone at home.
What it is
Preterm follow-up, in plain terms.
A baby born before 37 weeks of pregnancy is born preterm. Many preterm babies catch up on their own, but some move differently: low or uneven muscle tone, a preference for one side, late head control, or milestones that come later than expected.
We always look at your baby’s corrected age, counted from the due date, and follow development over time. Small differences are spotted early and supported while the young brain adapts fastest.
Who we see
Situations we work with.
Every preterm story is different. These are the situations families bring to us most often, and we see many others.
The toolkit
Methods that support early development.
DMI — motor mapping
Dynamic Movement Intervention trains head, trunk and limb reactions in small, playful steps, adapted to your baby’s age and tone.
About DMI
CME — gravity reaction
Cuevas MEDEK Exercise gently challenges your child against gravity to bring out the reactions behind sitting, standing and walking.
About CME
Spidercage — safe suspension
Elastic cords and a support belt hold your child safely, so new movements can be practised without falling.
About Spidercage
NISE-Stim — gentle activation
Very gentle electrical impulses on the skin wake up muscles and nerves, so your child’s own movements come more easily. Used when your therapist judges it suitable.
About NISE-Stim
TASES — stimulation in action
Targeted electrical impulses paired with active movement strengthen weak muscles and improve timing.
About TASES
Galileo — activation
Gentle, side-alternating vibration on the Galileo plate activates muscles and builds strength in a playful way, once your child can sit or stand on it with support.
About Galileo
Astronaut Training — balance and eyes
Short, sound-guided movement games that train balance, eye control and listening together, once your child is ready for them.
About Astronaut Training
Vagus nerve stimulation — calm and ready
Gentle vibration with the Rezzimax device helps your child settle and get ready for active therapy.
About Vagus nerve stimulation
TheraTogs — all-day alignment
Soft orthotic undergarments and straps gently guide posture and give sensory input through the day.
About TheraTogs
Bamboo Braces — active arms
Soft, flexible arm braces that encourage a weaker arm and hand into active use without locking them.
About Bamboo Braces
ORCA-Flow (RTA) — easier breathing
Hands-on breathing therapy for babies whose breathing is still immature or strained, for example after a long stay in the neonatal unit.
About ORCA-Flow (RTA)How we work with it
Early, playful and measured.
We start with a calm assessment at your baby’s corrected age, using recognised tests such as the Peabody-3 and, where a motor condition is suspected, the GMFM. Together with you we set clear goals for the next weeks and months.
Sessions are short, playful and active, built around how your baby moves today. You learn simple positioning, handling and play for every day at home, and we re-test regularly so you can see the progress. Every report is waiting for you in the family portal.
Parents ask
Questions about preterm follow-up.
When should a preterm baby be assessed?
Whenever you have a question about how your baby moves. Many families come after leaving the neonatal unit, or when their paediatrician mentions tone or late milestones. Earlier is better: the young brain adapts quickly.
What is corrected age?
Your baby’s age counted from the due date, not the birth date. A baby born eight weeks early is compared with babies eight weeks younger, usually until around the second birthday.
My baby was born early but seems fine. Do we still need follow-up?
Many preterm babies develop very well. A check gives you a clear starting point and peace of mind, and if a question comes up later, there is a baseline to compare with.
Which tests do you use?
Usually the Peabody-3 (PDMS-3) for children up to 5 years 11 months, and the GMFM when a motor condition is suspected. We explain every result in plain words in the ORCA report.
Can you work together with our doctors?
Yes. With your consent we share our reports with your paediatrician and the neonatal follow-up team. Our therapy adds to the medical follow-up; it does not replace it.
What can we do at home?
A lot. We show you simple positioning, handling and play that support your baby every day, and update the home programme at every review in the family portal.
Not quite a match?
Doesn't your child fit this profile?
We work with all kinds of children. If your child's condition or diagnosis isn't exactly what's described here, reach out anyway — we'll happily answer your questions, and we look forward to speaking with you.
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Marked delay in motor coordination with no underlying neurological cause — "clumsiness", often paired with ADHD.
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