CURRENT PREEMIE-RELATED RESEARCH AND NEWS • Exposure To Sunlight In Pregnancy Can Prevent Premature Delivery – https://preemie.us/SunlightExposurePrematurity • Premature babies: Parents need better mental health support – https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-59320280 • Mother whose baby died after she got Covid when pregnant says she would have had vaccine if given clear advice – https://preemie.us/Covid19andPrematureBirth • Remote method to monitor apnea gives premature babies … Read More
December 2021 – After the NICU
Children born prematurely are more at risk for having a learning disability. Parents and other caregivers including medical professionals should keep an eye out for possible problems, especially in children who were born extremely premature. Here are some things to keep in mind: Corrected age: A child’s corrected age should always be considered early in life when assessing development. Remember, … Read More
December 2021 – Preemie Genius
“We Are Always With You: a love story for preemies and preemie parents” If you are a preemie parent with an older preemie asking about his or her birth story, it may be a bit daunting and emotional for you to provide your birth story. Many preemie parents struggle with how best to tell the story, if they can tell … Read More