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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.