Preemie’s Full Name: Silvana Smith Parent Name: Jennifer and Caleb Smith Gestation at Birth: (weeks) 41 Days in the NICU: 49 NICU Story: Our daughter Silvana Quinn (Silvie) was born with the umbilical cord wrapped around her neck combined with meconium in her lungs (meconium aspiration). This combination leads to severe PPHN – Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn; a … Read More
Preemie Freebies – October 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. October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month and we are here to share free products and resources for you, our dear angel parents: Rose & Daisy Foundation: … Read More
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