June 2021 – Preemie Professional Highlight

Deb Discenza – Author/Founder/CEO & VP of PreemieWorld; Crystal Ball Health; and Alliance for Black NICU Families “The preemie community is filled with the most selfless parents and pros. It gives me hope for the future of our children.” – Deb Discenza PW:  How long have you been in your field? DD: 17 years PW:  Why did you choose your … Read More

July 2021 – Preemie Organization

Org: Little Lambs of Hope Founder: Candy Payne Established: 2018 Outreach: Regional Website: littlelambsofhope.org Founder of Little Lambs of Hope, Candy Payne shares, “My granddaughter was born at 25 weeks, weighing 1 pound, 4 ounces. She was in the NICU for 5 months. She is now a healthy 3 1/2 year old girl. Our experience with preterm birth led to … Read More

June 2021 – Industry News

CURRENT PREEMIE-RELATED RESEARCH AND NEWS How to bond with your baby if you were separated during the pandemic – http://preemie.us/BondingDuringCovidRestrictions Preemie boys age faster as men, study shows – http://preemie.us/PreemieBoysStudy Rwanda: Ruhengeri Hospital Disinfects Neonatal Ward After Baby Deaths – http://preemie.us/RwandaHospitalandPreemies Class of 2021: Impact of medical care comes full circle as preemie becomes future ob-gyn – http://preemie.us/AdultPreemieStory