Download or read book Intensive Parenting written by Deborah Davis and published by Fulcrum Publishing. This book was released on 2016-05-25 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Parenthood transforms you. Even before this crisis, you may have experienced a wide range of feelings triggered by pregnancy, birth, and welcoming a new baby. The NICU experience challenges your emotional coping, your developing parental identity, your relationship skills, and your ability to adjust.Intensive Parenting explores the emotions of parenting in the neonatal intensive care unit, from in-hospital through issues and concerns after the child is home. Deboral L. Davis and Mara Tesler Stein describe and affirm the wide range of experiences and emotional reactions that occur in the NICU and offer strategies for parents coping with their baby's condition and hospitalization.

Download or read book NICU Journal written by AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS. and published by . This book was released on 2017-07-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Parents of babies in the NICU will become more informed partners in care with this essential resource and beautiful keepsake. The spiral-bound journal provides educational content and a place for parents to record their baby’s progress. Parents are encouraged to track their baby’s condition week-to-week and to commemorate special moments along the way. Journaling prompts remind parents to record their infant’s vital statistics and jot down questions to ask the medical team. The journal also includes helpful information on common issues and questions in the NICU, as well as an overview of developmental milestones. A self-care section offers tips for parents on coping during this stressful time. A glossary of NICU terms and a checklist for bringing baby home round out the NICU Journal.

Download or read book Our Preemie Adventure written by Adam Wood and published by Fulton Books, Inc.. This book was released on 2021-06-03 with total page 79 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Back cover summary Our Preemie Adventure chronicles the journey that premature children and parents go through in the NICU. The book takes a humorous and heartwarming look at the milestones these children achieve as they work toward going home.

Download or read book My Preemie Baby Book written by Kristin Moan and published by . This book was released on 2017-06-19 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Understanding the NICU written by The American Academy of Pediatrics and published by . This book was released on 2016-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Features family stories and guidance"--Cover.

Download or read book Our NICU Journey written by Sarah I Ward and published by . This book was released on 2021-11-17 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Product Description: Our NICU Journey is an inspiring children's book and keepsake that follows first time parents as they navigate the neonatal intensive care unit. This book provides individuals enduring the NICU a sense of hope and encouragement. It is the perfect gift for families with a loved one or multiples in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, NICU graduates, and healthcare workers and supporters who are dedicated to this fragile community. The final pages include sections to document your own NICU journey and space for guests and healthcare teams' signatures. Follow along as each page of the story highlights the strength, courage, and perseverance of a child's fight to come home, visually represented through Beads of Courage(R). Whatever your story, know that you are not alone. About the Author: Sarah Ward has a BS in Health Promotion and Behavior from the University of Georgia and a degree in dental hygiene from the Medical College of Georgia. She is a mother of three NICU miracles and is passionate about giving back to the NICU community. The Ward family welcomed twins born at 28 weeks where they spent months in a level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Two years later their singleton was born at 37 weeks and needed assistance in the NICU to help with breathing difficulties. The amount of time in the NICU did not change feeling of fear, uncertainty, and disappointment. With the help of their amazing medical teams featured in this book, the Ward children are home and thriving. Since her experiences in the hospital, Sarah has enjoyed connecting with fellow NICU families and healthcare workers in hopes to bring comfort and support.

Download or read book Small But Mighty NICU Journal written by Baby Valor and published by . This book was released on 2020-03-06 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This GOREGOUS NICU journal makes the perfect gift for preemie moms! Every NICU journey is unique. With space for 90 days of documenting and journaling, this NICU diary is easily adapted to your situation. Beginning with a visitor guestbook to log those who are able (and allowed) to visit, this journal continues on to gorgeous spreads. One side of each spread has a beautiful layout with room for tracking the gestational age, weight, and how many days your baby has been in the NICU as well as a list to check-mark things that were done that day and space to track feedings, medical stats, tests, or other laboratory results. The other side of each spread has a journaling section giving flexibility to tailor this page to your own situation. Document highs/lows or a prayer for the day. Write down your worries, fears, or goals for your babies. This side of each spread ends with a space to jot down questions to ask and a place to focus on gratitude for the day to keep your spirits up. With a unisex, Scandinavian theme, this minimalist and modern design works for boys or girls and can be modified to almost any situation. Beautiful hand drawn graphics adorn each page with a mountain and forest theme. Perfectly sized at 7x10, it is a good sized journal but still fits in a bag or purse as needed. FEATURES Premium Matte Soft Cover Printed on Bright White Interior Stock Convenient 7"" x 10"" Size 186 Pages (93 pages front/back) Designed By A 3x NICU Mama In The U.S.A.

Download or read book The Littlest Peanut written by Shannan Wilson and published by Brown Books. This book was released on 2011-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is my baby book, special for me. To jot down your thoughts and one day I'll see the challenges and obstacles I overcame with your prayers. This book will be something that one day we will share.

Download or read book Preemie Care written by Karen Lasby and published by . This book was released on 2019-03-12 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An essential resource for parents of premature babies. The birth of a new baby is a time full of joy and wonder. But when your baby is born premature, that joy also comes with stresses and challenges. Written for parents, but full of practical advice for health care professionals alike, Preemie Care helps ease the unique preemie journey to health, with a comprehensive guide to the first year of life. Leading neonatal nurse specialists Karen Lasby and Tammy Sherrow draw on their decades of experience, empowering you with the knowledge and resources to give your little one the best possible start in life--in the NICU and beyond. In Preemie Care, you will learn: - How to care for yourself and your baby while in the NICU - What to expect at the time of discharge, and how to prepare for the journey home - Strategies to foster your baby's health and prevent illness - Everything you need to know about feeding--from the breast, bottle, tube, and spoon - How to support and stimulate your baby at each key developmental phase - Tips for self-care during this challenging year - And much, much more, including stories from other preemie parents Having a premature baby can feel like an unexpected journey on rough seas. With extensive and up-to-date information about how to look after your little one, Preemie Care will be a life preserver through these tumultuous waters and will help steer you confidently through the first year of your baby's life.

Download or read book Small But Mighty written by Alyssa Veech and published by . This book was released on 2018-11-26 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Small But Mighty is a beautifully illustrated inspirational book for mothers who wish to read to their premature baby in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Preemies often spend several months in the NICU, making bonding between mother and baby challenging. Reading to preemies also promotes literacy and reading comprehension as adolescents.

Download or read book NICU Where Little Things Matter written by Cricket Creek Creatives and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-04-22 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrate and remember every milestone and all the precious moments that your baby experiences during his or her journey from the hospital to their homecoming. This baby book is the perfect place to track everything going on in your baby's daily life while in the NICU. Track things like: Weight & Length Bonding Activities Nurses & Doctors Feedings Vital Signs, Labs, Meds, Procedures, Equipment Settings Daily Positives & Daily Challenges Notes & Questions to Ask Journal your Thoughts & Feelings, Record Visitors, and Add Photos of Baby! 8 Weeks of Daily Pages Handy 6" x 9" size fits easily in a purse, backpack or tote bag.

Download or read book Once Upon a Preemie written by Once Upon a Preemie and published by . This book was released on 2016-05-15 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jenné Johns is the author of Once Upon a Preemie and the proud mother of a micro-preemie baby.Though she had a decade of experience in the health industry at the time of her son's birth, Jenné found herself unprepared for the shock of delivering her son prematurely and having a longer than expected stay in the NICU. Little did she know that her family's journey would lead her to write a book that instills hope into the hearts of other micro-preemie parents.Jenné's story is not new, but it is an inspiration for any parent who faces the roller coaster ride of nurturing a micro-preemie baby in the NICU until they go home. As you take the time to read this book to your miracle baby, we know it will not only be a blessing to you as a parent, but it will help your precious child to know just how special they truly are. "You proved to the world that being a preemie, Doesn't mean you can't fight!"

Download or read book Preemies Second Edition written by Dana Wechsler Linden and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-02-05 with total page 656 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A reassuring and realistic comprehensive guide to preemie medical care—now updated to reflect the many advances in neonatology. Preemies, Second Edition is the only parents’ reference resource of its kind—delivering up-to-the-minute information on medical care in a warm, caring, and engaging voice. Authors Dana Wechsler Linden and Emma Trenti Paroli are parents who have “been there.” Together with neonatologist Mia Wechsler Doron, they answer the dozens of questions that parents will have at every stage—from high-risk pregnancy through preemie hospitalization, to homecoming and the preschool years—imparting a vast, detailed store of knowledge in clear language that all readers can understand. Preemies, Second Edition covers topics related to premature birth, including: -What are your risk factors for having a premature baby? -Can you do something to delay early labor? -What do doctors know about you baby’s outlook during her first minutes and days of life? -How will your preemie’s progress be monitored? -How do you cope with a long hospitalization? -Are there special preparations for you baby’s homecoming? -What kind of stimulation during the first year gives your baby the best chance? -Will your preemie grow up healthy? Normal? Comprehensive and reassuring, Preemies provides the answers to questions that any concerned parent might have.

Download or read book Tiny Humans Big Lessons written by Sue Ludwig and published by Page Two. This book was released on 2022-03-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What if you cared for your life the way the NICU cares for its patients? Imagine standing over a newborn and whispering, “I hope you work your fingers to the bone chasing someone else’s notion of the ‘good life’ until you’re so exhausted you don’t remember who you are or why you matter.” It’s unthinkable. Yet that’s where many of us find ourselves as adults: depleted, feeling stuck, and certain that life’s opportunities have passed us by. Isn’t it time we treated ourselves with more care? In this remarkable book of personal and professional transformation, Sue Ludwig, a neonatal therapist, shares how her tiny patients in the NICU (neonatal intensive care unit) guided her to step off her hamster wheel of existence and into a new way of living. Through real patient stories, reflection, and practical tools, she reveals how, by following the lead of these in her care, she found her way to a more vibrant, purposeful, and impactful life than she ever imagined possible—and how you can, too. You can break out of survival mode, take charge of your energy, and redirect it toward development and growth—just as Ludwig’s fragile NICU patients do. Moment by moment, baby step by baby step, chapter by chapter, you’ll come to see that your energy and potential aren’t gone. They’re not even lost. They’re simply waiting for you to reclaim them.

Download or read book Oops I m Early written by Irika Katiyar and published by Smilelittleearth. This book was released on 2018-09-08 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a message of hope for the parents of premature (preemie) babies. It's written in the words of a preemie, addressing his/her parents, giving them hope and reassurance about the future. The author was a premature baby herself.

Download or read book Early written by Sarah DiGregorio and published by Harper Paperbacks. This book was released on 2022-01-15 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Sarah DiGregorio delves deeply into the fraught world of premature birth. With bracing honesty, she recounts her own story and the stories of other women who draw on the power of love and meld it with cutting-edge science, as they struggle to save the lives of their newborns. This book opens our minds and hearts to a world that is rarely seen with such clarity."--Jerome Groopman, MD, Recanati Professor at Harvard Medical School and author of The Anatomy of Hope The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is a place made of stories--where humanity, ethics, and science collide in dramatic and deeply personal ways, as parents, physicians, and nurses grapple with sometimes unanswerable questions raised by premature birth. When does life begin? When and how should life end? And what does it mean to be human? For the first time, journalist Sarah DiGregorio explores the fascinating evolution of neonatology and its significant breakthroughs--modern medicine can now save infants at five and a half months gestation who weigh less than a pound, when only fifty years ago there were few effective treatments for premature babies. Weaving her own story and those of other parents and NICU clinicians with in-depth reporting, DiGregorio examines the history and future of one of the most boundary-pushing medical disciplines: how the first American NICU was set up as a sideshow on the Coney Island boardwalk; how modern advancements have allowed viability to be pushed to a mere twenty-two weeks; the political, cultural, and ethical issues that continue to arise in the face of dramatic scientific developments; and the clinicians at the front lines who are moving to new frontiers. Eye-opening and vital, Early uses premature birth as a window into our own humanity.

Download or read book Peanut written by Lindsay Nolan and published by . This book was released on 2015-08-19 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Little baby, I understand that life never goes exactly as planned, and that something so little can be something so grand." This is a story for small but mighty preemie babies. It's a story about love.