Your Premature Baby explains the various levels of prematurity, causes or prematurity, what goes on in the NICU and what you can do as a parent. An excellent resource for a new parent of a preemie. Its primary focus is on parenting your baby in the NICU, and its filled with advice on how to handle your baby, ways to provide comfort and more protection and assistance in interacting with professionals in the NICU. Overall it is a comforting book which introduces you to the astonishing world of neonatal intensive care. Chapters are also included on going home, special needs, and loss. The main focus is on what you personally can do as a parent - with information on kangaroo care, gentle touch, massage and other techniques. Includes colourful and inspiring photographs of babies and families in the hospital.

Author: Nikki Bradford
Pages: 208
Type: Paperback