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Coping After the Birth of
Your Premature Baby
Having a premature baby is a very demanding and intense experience.
There will be strong emotions and this site provides insight and guidance
for dealing with them. Written by Deborah L. Davis, The Alexis
Foundation.
Developmental Milestones
This site provides general guidelines for the developmental milestones of
preemies based on their corrected age. © Emory Developmental Continuity
Program.
FAQs
about Preemies from Emory EDU
This site has answers to some frequently asked questions about premature
infants' development. © Emory Developmental Continuity Program.
Feeding
Preemies
This article offers specific guides to feeding preemies once they come
home. From the University of Wisconsin Department of Pediatrics.
For
Parents of Preemies
An excellent site which provides information on most issues of concern
for the parents of premature infants. From the University of Wisconsin
Department of Pediatrics.
How
To Help Preemies Develop Well
This information summarizes what parents can do to help their preemie
develop. From the University of Wisconsin Department of Pediatrics.
Interacting with Your Baby
This site offers tips for interacting with your infant while she/he is
still in the hospital. From the University of Wisconsin Department of
Pediatrics.
Premature Baby - Premature Child
This site provides support and information for parents of premature
infants and children born prematurely. From Prematurity.org.
A Primer on
Preemies
This site provides a definition of "preemies", an overview of
their common health problems, and how to care for them. © The
Nemours Foundation
Understanding Preemie Development
This article contains information on how prematurity affects all areas
of a newborn's development. From the University of Wisconsin Department of
Pediatrics.
Virtual Hospital Iowa Health Book Pediatrics: What Is Kangaroo Care
This site explains what kangaroo care is, what its benefits are, and how
it's done. © Katie Brietbach, R.N.C., and the University of Iowa.
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