February 2021 – Preemie of the Month

Maximiliano Diaz aka Mighty Max! “Prematurity has taught me patience and it got me closer to God, my faith is so much stronger now.” – Max’s Mommy Maximiliano was born at 31 weeks gestation due to preeclampsia. Everything seemed to happen quickly and I was hospitalized on November 20, 2019 due to high blood pressure and by November 22nd, I … Read More

February 2021 – Preemie Org Highlight

Organization:  Butterfly project Founder: Professor Nicholas Embleton Established: 2016 Outreach: Worldwide Website:  www.neonatalbutterflyproject.org   The Butterfly Project’s qualitative work and educational projects have focused on baby loss (including miscarriage, stillbirth and neonatal death) in the context of multiple pregnancy (twins, triplets etc.) and where one or more babies survive. Founder, Professor Nicholas Embleton shares, “I have worked as a senior … Read More

February 2021 – After the NICU

Your baby has been cared for by experts in the field of neonatology. Now finding a pediatrician to care for your baby after he or she leaves the NICU can seem like a daunting task. If you are trying to find a pediatrician, here are a few places to start: NICU Team: Prior to leaving the NICU, ask the neonatologist … Read More