Having a Human Milk-Based Fortifier Would Have Made My Preemie’s Life So Much Better An ambulance ride to the nearest hospital and an emergency c-section later, on May 31, 2012, my son, Joshua was born at 26-weeks’ gestation, weighing just 2 pounds. Naturally, my biggest concern was how to help my fragile baby boy thrive. Feeling incredibly helpless knowing that … Read More
Preemie Freebies – December 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. December is Grief Awareness Month and we are here to share free products and resources for you, our dear angel parents: Rose & Daisy Foundation: Provides bereaved parents … Read More
Why I Work for Prolacta Bioscience – Melinda J. Elliott
Melinda J Elliott, MD, FAAP Chief Medical Officer, Prolacta Bioscience, Neonatologist, Pediatrix Medical Group PW: When did you started at Prolacta: 2016 PW: Your background educational/corporate: I am a practicing neonatologist and have worked in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) for over 30 years. I began my medical career with residency training focused on pediatrics at the University of … Read More