In Memory of a Rebel for CP Families

The following is a message I posted on Karen Pape, MD’s memorial page on her website. For those who are not aware, Dr. Pape was a neonatologist and neuroscientist that was working to revolutionize care with patients diagnosed with all forms of Cerebral Palsy (CP).  Dr. Pape worked tirelessly to help thousands of families around the world better their lives … Read More

PREEMIE UPDATE: Etienne Gould-Nunan

In our May edition of our Preemie Family newsletter we learned about Etienne Gould-Nunan, who was born at 26 weeks, weighed in at 558 grams and was in the NICU for 138 days before going home. Read more in an update by his mother, Carmen, below.  by Carmen Gould, Etienne’s Mother They call it the honeymoon period. Those first hours after a very premature baby is awakened from his warm and shadowy world. Born at 26 weeks gestation … Read More

PREEMIE UPDATE: Sofia Angelina Vercesi

In our March edition of our Preemie Family newsletter we learned about the lovely Sofia, a preemie born at 24 weeks and 5 days, weighing 1 lb. 8 oz. and who spent 134 days in the NICU.   Read more in an update by her Mum, Becky . . . by Becky Meechan, Sofia’s Mum and author of My Bubble Wrap Girl: Sofia’s Story Sofia’s … Read More