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The only comprehensive guide for the parents of "preemies"-from homecoming to the school years. Every day new progress is being made in the care of babies born prematurely, helping them grow up as strong and healthier than ever imagined. But raising "preemies" often places special demands on parents whose little ones seem-especially in those early weeks and months-as fragile as they are precious. This illustrated guide written by mothers of preemies in collaboration with medical experts, can help. With guidance ...
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The only comprehensive guide for the parents of "preemies"-from homecoming to the school years. Every day new progress is being made in the care of babies born prematurely, helping them grow up as strong and healthier than ever imagined. But raising "preemies" often places special demands on parents whose little ones seem-especially in those early weeks and months-as fragile as they are precious. This illustrated guide written by mothers of preemies in collaboration with medical experts, can help. With guidance on such wide ranging topics as bringing the baby home to medical issues to doctor visits to starting school-plus tips on dealing with the emotional and family stress of parenting a preemie-this book provides the answers needed to optimize that special baby's development.
  • Written by a team with both personal and professional experience relating to this topic
  • Addresses the physical and emotional challenges from the child's, parent's and extended families' viewpoints
  • Includes illustrations
  • Unlike other books, this unique, comprehensive, and empowering handbook provides detailed information on a wide range of topics for "preemie parents" after the NICU

"...an illustrated guide written by medical professionals who are mothers of premature babies, covering such topics as bringing the baby home, dealing with emotional and family stress, parenting, and general medical issues."

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Anne Casey
Your Premature Baby and Child is a book that combines practical advice and information with first-hand experience. It is recognizably the work of people who understand the complex emotional stress that accompanies premature birth. Parents will find comfort in these pages.
— (Anne Casey, mother of a premature infant and founder of the Internet support group, Preemie-l)
Helen Harrison
Medical advances have dramatically increased premature infant survival, creating, in the process, a new population of infant survivors with a variety of unique medical and developmental needs. The challenges these fragile babies present is formidable! No longer can physicians simply discharge a "preemie" from a neonatal unit and tell the parents — as ours did two decades ago — "Take him home and treat him like a normal baby!" Instead, these vulnerable infants need to come home with an information-packed instruction manual that weighs at least as much as they do.

Amy Tracy and Dianne Maroney have performed an immensely valuable service in creating such a manual — a "how-to" book that manages to combine medical and practical facts of premature infant care with the warmth and support that can come only from parents who have "been there" too. This book is a necessity that should be on the shelf, or beside the bed, or next to the apnea monitor in every "preemie" household.
— (Helen Harrison, author of The Premature Baby Book)

Jacinto A. Hernandez
Your Premature Baby and Child balances both informational and emotional needs of mothers and fathers of preterm children. I have no doubt this book is going to become an excellent resource. Parents will refer to it often during their preemie's childhood.
— (Jacinto A. Hernandez, M.D., professor of pediatrics, neonatology section, University of Colorado School of Medicine)
James Boehlke
Tracy and Maroney thoroughly address the unique medical, social and developmental needs of premature children in a practical, easy-to-understand style. Your Premature Baby and Child is a comprehensive reference and an invaluable tool for bridging the communication gap between the healthcare provider and parent.
— (James Boehlke, M.D., FAAP, pediatrician and father of preterm twin daughters)
Richard B. Johnston, Jr.
Despite progress in many aspects of obstetrical and newborn care, the percentage of births in the United States that are premature has been increasing for two decades. Many premature babies, often after long and heroic struggles, need exceptional care. Their families, in turn, require additional support and guidance on what to expect and how to respond to the challenges of caring for their babies. This book is full of practical advice based on the wisdom and actual broad experience of its authors, reassuring parents that they can provide their special children with the best possible care.
— (Richard B. Johnston, Jr., M.D., past medical director, March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation)
Sandra L. Gardner
A long-awaited, one-of-a-kind book about the physical and emotional care of preterm infants and children. Common medical problems are clearly explained along with helpful, practical care-giving techniques and "real-life" parent quotes and tips. This book educates, encourages and empowers parents. For professionals, this book teaches that the family's challenges do not stop when they leave the NICU. I will most certainly recommend this book to parents and professionals alike.
— (Sandra L. Gardner, R.N., M.S., C.N.S., P.N.P., co-editor of the Handbook of Neonatal Intensive Care and co-author of The Premature Baby Book, 2nd ed.)
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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780425165065
  • Publisher: Penguin Group (USA)
  • Publication date: 9/1/1999
  • Edition number: 1
  • Pages: 352
  • Product dimensions: 7.62 (w) x 9.14 (h) x 0.74 (d)

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 9, 2000

    Excellent!

    The best book I've read on preemies. In depth explanations of issues facing preemies from birth to the school years.

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