A guide to caring for a premature baby during its first crucial year explains how the needs of a premie differ from those of a full-term baby
Within the pages of this comprehensive guide, parents will find compassionate support, practical suggestions for coping and adjusting, and advice that empowers them to handle an array of emotions.
This major new addition to the Sears Parenting Library is a comprehensive, authoritative, and reassuring guide for parents of premature babies. 20 line drawings & photos.
In Preemie Care, you will learn: - How to care for yourself and your baby while in the NICU - What to expect at the time of discharge, and how to prepare for the journey home - Strategies to foster your baby's health and prevent illness - ...
A guide for parents of premature infants covers homecoming, medical concerns, feeding, early development, and school issues
No Bigger than My Teddy Bear, by Valerie Pankow, Family Books, 2004 (a picture book that introduces the intensive care nursery to young children) Rosie and Tortoise, by Margaret Wild and Ron Brooks, DK Children, 1999 (a picture book ...
The book is written by Su Laurent, an experienced pediatrician who has a wealth of experience caring for babies and their families in the NICU.
Kavanaugh, K. "Parents' Experience Surrounding the Death of a Newborn Whose Birth is at the Margin of Viability. ... Pamphlet available from the AAP, Elk Grove, Illinois (800-433-9016) at www.aap.org/family/cire.html or Car Seats ...
"What's happening to me? Is my baby going to be okay?" Maybe you're reading this guide because you've been told you're at high risk for having a premature baby.
This inspiring, practical book with its wealth of insightful information will be a treasured resource for parents, caregivers, and healthcare providers.
AVP shunt cannot be placed until a baby weighs at least 2,000 g (4 lbs, 7 oz). Approximately 4 percent of babies with a grade IIIVH, 18 percent with a grade III, and 29 percent with a grade IV will ultimately need a shunt.