Preemies, the essential guide for parents of premature babies, Dana Wechsler Linden, Emma Trenti Paroli, and Mia Wechsler Doron
Type
Label
Preemies, the essential guide for parents of premature babies, Dana Wechsler Linden, Emma Trenti Paroli, and Mia Wechsler Doron
Language
eng
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
Preemies
Oclc number
472230864
Responsibility statement
Dana Wechsler Linden, Emma Trenti Paroli, and Mia Wechsler Doron
Sub title
the essential guide for parents of premature babies
Summary
Updated to incorporate the latest neonatology advances, a comprehensive guide shares advice on everything from risk factors and progress monitoring to homecoming preparations and development prospects
Table Of Contents
Includes bibliographical references (p. [590]-599) and indexBefore the birth. In the womb: why premature birth happens and what can be done to prevent it -- In the hospital. Welcome to the world: your baby's delivery ; The first day ; The first week ; Settling down in the hospital ; If your baby needs surgery -- A life together. Finally taking your baby home ; From preemie to preschool (and beyond) ; When parents have something special to worry about -- Other considerations. Losing a baby ; I was a preemie, too