For
parents of preemies who may have had long NICU stays and multiple health problems, learning to walk is an eagerly anticipated step toward normalcy.
We could not do all we do to
support parents of preemies without the help of the NICU professionals who share our resources with the moms and dads of the babies in their care.
Nothing can give
new parents of preemies reassurance quite like meeting other moms and dads who are going through something similar.
Inspiring stories
from parents of preemies, sources of financial help, how to deal with guilt after having a premature baby, an...
Because premature babies are said to be at higher risk for SIDS than full - term babies,
parents of preemies get much needed peace of mind that the Snuza allows them to keep tabs on baby's breathing.
With winter around the corner, now is the perfect time to
remind parents of preemies about one seasonal virus that poses a threat to infants: RSV.
Some hospitals
offer parents of preemies a rooming - in period that allows them a brief stay in a hospital room with the baby to get some experience in taking care of the infant's needs.
The NICU staff may be able to recommend a program; in some hospitals, the nursery staff actually
trains parents of preemies in CPR.
If you're feeling this way, the NICU staff can reassure you and perhaps put you in touch with
other parents of preemies who went through the same thing.
For
parents of preemies who are told to be more vigilant because their babies may be more susceptible to SIDS, a monitor may seem like an absolute necessity.
For
parents of preemies, that anxiety can be compounded, but these nights will be punctuated with feedings every three hours.
She continues to offer support and community to
parents of preemies at Understanding Prematurity.
But
parents of preemies are often told to feed the baby at least every three hours, sometimes every two, even if that means waking the baby from a deep sleep.
Parents of preemies will get what you're going through in a way that your friends and neighbors may not totally understand.
Parents of preemies may not be doing as much nonstop parenting, but if anything, the emotional intensity (and airlock environment) of the NICU means that getting a day away can be even more essential.
Given that
parents of preemies are obsessed with their baby's daily growth (or, worse, lack of it), drawing attention to a preemie's small size can be especially painful.
Some parents of preemies may have to wait longer for this preemie developmental milestone, and some preemies may need extra help when learning to walk.
Parents of preemies and small babies have long lauded this seat as one of the only options they have.
The inclusion 2 infant inserts is somewhat rare among car seats, but a welcome benefit for
parents of preemies.
Parents of preemies can also adjust age to account for baby's early arrival (subtract the weeks your baby was early from their current age, i.e. a 16 week old baby who was born 6 weeks early would be expected to be on track with a 10 week old).
Parents of preemies, low - birth - weight babies, twins, or ill infants should consult their pediatricians before using any infant carrier.
A Guide to Introducing Solids A complete guide for baby food beginners, including extra information for breastfeeding moms,
parents of preemies and those dealing with infant reflux.
The following excerpt from «Baby Poop,» by Linda F. Palmer, is intended for
the parents of preemies to share with their healthcare professionals in order to help optimize the outcome for their tiny baby.
Clients of mine may also include those who have experienced Postpartum Depression;
Parents of Preemies and have had to navigate the NICU and / or experienced loss of a child.