Meet Solikha Maya, a former 27-weeker, born weighing 1lb, 15oz and spent 98 days in the NICU. Solikha had stage 3 ROP, Jaundice & a PDA. Life after the NICU has been a rollercoaster ride of mixed emotions. Our assessments with the early childhood developmental center was disheartening to say the least. They labeled her 1 percentile in intelligence, her … Read More
December 2020 – Editor’s Note
Seasons Greetings, PreemieWorld Community! Whew! What a year it has been! Despite a worldwide pandemic, unrest and more, PreemieWorld continues to find new ways to reach out and advocate for preemie families. With this in mind, PreemieWorld is excited to announce a special giveaway! We are donating to a lucky NICU, an entire box of Deb’s book, The Preemie Parent’s … Read More
December 2020 – After the NICU
As the song goes, “there’s no place like home for the holidays.” This year, those lyrics have added significance. Amid the coronavirus pandemic, RSV & flu season, so many preemie families are staying home to protect their precious miracles. Here are some tips to having a festive stay-at-home holiday: Get festive: Make your environment merry by decorating. Get the … Read More