Angel Story – October 2023

Preemie’s Full Name: Skylar Blueford Parent Name: Latoya Blueford Gestation at Birth: (weeks) 28 Days in the NICU: 310 “Thank you Skylar, my first born, epitome of fearlessness and perseverance, for presenting my life’s purpose.” – Latoya Blueford Preemie Story: My beautiful daughter Skylar was born three months early and spent a difficult 10 out of the 18 months she lived … Read More

Prolacta’s Charitable Foundation: Athari Council

Tanya Miller Senior Manager, Project Management Office – Prolacta Bioscience Athari Council – Founding Member, July 2020 Prolacta’s Charitable Foundation: Athari Council PW: Explain how the Athari Council is helping support the advancement of Black maternal health and equity in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs): Tanya: The word Athari denotes “impact” in Swahili, emphasizing the Council’s focus on supporting programs … Read More

Preemie Freebies – September 2023

You told us, we heard you! PreemieWorld is working on a free gifts program for families in the NICU, preemie or not. Each month we will highlight trending topics around our community. September is NICU Awareness Month and we are here to share free products for your preemie in the NICU: EYMM Modern Designs: FREE NICU Friendly Smocks (Micro Preemie-Newborn) … Read More