August 2020 – Industry News

Industry News – August 2020 During Coronavirus Lockdowns, Some Doctors Wondered: Where Are the Preemies? – https://preemie.us/CoronavirusNews Anxiety, depression increasing among mothers during the COVID-19 pandemic – https://preemie.us/CoronavirusAnxiety Skin-to-skin ‘kangaroo care’ shows important benefits for premature babies – https://preemie.us/KC In the NICU, both parents are essential and need to be at their child’s bedside – https://preemie.us/BothParentsBedside

August 2020 – preemiePRO Professional Highlight

Melinda J. Elliott MD FAAP Neonatologist (Pediatrix Medical Group)/Chief Medical Officer (Prolacta Bioscience) “Human milk is for human babies, cow’s milk is for cows.” – Melinda J. Elliott, MD FAAP PREEMIEWORLD: How long have you been working in your field? MELINDA: 30+ years PREEMIEWORLD: Why did you choose your current profession? MELINDA: I have always wanted to be a pediatrician. … Read More

August 2020 – preemiePRO Org

Organization: Kaylen’s Fight Founder: Callie Kirby Outreach: Dallas, Texas Website: kaylensfight.org Callie Kirby is the Founder of Kaylen’s Fight.  Callie relates, “Our twin girls, Kaylen and Kamdyn were born at 30 weeks with a prolonged NICU Stay. Sadly, Kaylen succumbed to Hydrops, (a condition that occurs when large amounts of fluid build up in a baby’s tissues and organs causing … Read More