Your Premature Baby and Child
Helpful Answers and Advice for Parents

Every day, new progress is being made in the care of babies born prematurely, helping many grow up to be strong and healthy. But raising preemies can create unique challenges for parents whose little ones seem—especially in those weeks and months following homecoming—as fragile as they are precious.

This illustrated guide, written by experienced preemie mothers and medical professionals, can help. From practical concerns about care-giving and feeding your baby to complex questions about your growing child’s health, YOUR PREMATURE BABY AND CHILD give you the guidance you need, covering such wide-ranging topics as:

· Homecoming: Preparing, adjusting, and bonding
· Medical Issues: What you need to know
· Feeding Concerns: Helping your baby grow
· Growing and Thriving: Optimizing your baby’s development
· School Years: Special challenges of the former preemie
· Family Matters: How preterm birth affects the entire family
· And much more!

"This book is a necessity that should be on the shelf, or beside the bed, or next to the apnea monitor in every preemie household."
-Helen Harrison, author of The Premature Baby Book

"Full of practical advice based on the wisdom and actual broad experience of its authors, reassuring parents that they can provide their special children with the best possible care."
-Richard B. Johnston, Jr., M.D., past medical director, March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation