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Your Premature Baby
and Child |
by Amy E. Tracy and Dianne I. Maroney, RN. With Judy C. Berbaum, RN, and Jessie Groothuis, M.D.
Published by The Berkley Publishing Group
A helpful, common-sense book for parents of premature babies, this illustrated guide by experienced preemie parents and medical professionals provides well-needed encouragement and empowerment. As premature births, particularly for multiple children, has been increasing in recent years, so has the care and knowledge in properly helping these tiny miracles grow and mature.
Amy Tracy and Dianne Maroney provide answers to common concerns and questions regarding premature babies. Their guidance covers topics such as bringing the babies home, medical issues, feeding, and family concerns. Other topics include children with special needs, schooling and the parents own needs and emotions.
Includes appendices on household emergencies, conversion tables, family resources and references.
327 pages, softbound
7-3/8 x 9-1/8 x 3/4" |
Chapter Index:
Foreword
Introduction
Part 1: Homecoming
Before Your Preemie Comes Home
Now That Your Preemie is Home
Bringing the NICU Home With You
Getting to Know and Love Your Preemie
Part 2: Medical Concerns
The Lungs
The Brain
Eyes and Ears
Other Concerns
Part 3: Feeding Your Preemie
Growth, Nutrition and Bottle-Feeding
Breast-Feeding
Later Eating and Your Concerns
Part 4: Your Growing Preemie
Your Preemie's Early Development
Early Intervention
Part 5: Your School-Aged Preemie
Off to School He Goes
Your Child and Special Needs
Epilogue: Coping, Healing and Finding Meaning
Appendix A: Emergencies: Choking and CPR
Appendix B: Conversion Tables
Appendix C: Family Resources
Appendix D: References
Appendix E: Glossary |
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