[PDF] Relactation And The Premature Infant eBook

Author : Joseph Garcia-Prats, M.D.
Publisher : Harmony
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 24,28 MB
Release : 2000-11-14
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 0812931092

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"What's happening to me? Is my baby going to be okay?" Maybe you're reading this guide because you've been told you're at high risk for having a premature baby. Or perhaps you're reading it after your baby's unexpectedly early birth, and you're wondering what the future holds for this incredibly tiny person. You'll find all the answers you need in this comprehensive guide for parents, the first book to fully discuss both coping with high-risk pregnancy and caring for your premature baby. Topics include: Managing the High-Risk Pregnancy: Stalling preterm labor, coping with bed rest, medications to help the baby The First Twenty-four Hours after Delivery: What to expect right after the baby's born, coping with insurance, and more Your Preemie's Growth and Maturation: What to expect in terms of physical appearance and development for 24-, 28-, and 32-week preemies The NICU: What the neonatal intensive care unit looks like, equipment and staff, and how to be a good NICU parent Bringing Your Preemie Home: Getting your home ready, managing anxiety, feeding your preemie, keeping Dad involved Later-Life Development: Health, growth, and cognitive and psychological development as your baby matures Prematurity and the Special Needs Child: How to help your child lead a full life Featuring the most up-to-date medical information available and filled with the voices of dozens of parents who've been in your shoes, this reassuring guide will help you make the best choices for yourself and your baby.

Author : Deborah L. Davis
Publisher : Fulcrum Publishing
Page : 720 pages
File Size : 41,94 MB
Release : 2016-10-19
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 1555918786

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The premature birth of a baby is both a medical and family crisis. Within the pages of this comprehensive guide, parents will find compassionate support, practical suggestions for coping and adjusting, and advice that empowers them to handle an array of emotions.

Author : Susan L. Madden
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 417 pages
File Size : 42,37 MB
Release : 2000-08-30
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 1558321357

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For parents of the nearly 300,000 babies born prematurely each year, Susan L. Madden has written The Preemie Parents Companion .

Author : Norma Tracey
Publisher : Whurr Publishers
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 26,49 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Medical
ISBN :

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A study of the mother and father's internal world during the first four months of their premature baby's life. It also explains the baby's situation and the effects on staff. Most important are the implications of handling the parents of premature infants in a way that will counter the trauma they have suffered and give them and their child a better start in life. The book provides information on emotional care for both parent and infant, and is rich in clinical material. It contains information from 216 first-hand interviews with parents, and expresses theoretical constructs from many professionals.

Author : Janine Jason
Publisher : Delta
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 45,36 MB
Release : 1990-02
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9780385299060

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In a welcome addition to the Delta child care library, a pediatrician specializing in the area of premature birth, who is also the mother of a premature baby, shares her wisdom, experience, and expertise in a thoughtful and informative guide for new parents. Illustrated.

Author : Susan Ludington-Hoe
Publisher : Bantam
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 36,48 MB
Release : 1993-09-01
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 0553372459

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GIVE YOUR PRETERM BABY THE BEST POSSIBLE START IN LIFE If you have just given birth to a preterm infant, you and your baby both face special challenges. Parents long to help their baby but often feel isolated and frightened by hospital procedures. Now there is wonderful news for both babies and parents. Kangaroo Care, a technique pioneered in leading neonatal centers worldwide, gives you a unique role: a special way of holding your infant that provides crucial health benefits—including shorter hospital stays. Based on ground-breaking research, Kangaroo Care is a step-by-step guide to bringing these benefits to your baby—even if your neonatal unit does not yet have a Kangaroo Care program. It explains: • Why Kangaroo Care enhances your baby’s development • How to use the technique even if your infant requires a ventilator or an incubator • How to understand your baby’s signals of distress or comfort—and how to respond • How you can work with the national staff to provide the best for your baby between your visits • How to involve fathers as well as mothers • All the proven results of Kangaroo Care—including a more relaxed, healthier, and contented baby THE COMPLETE PARENTS’ GUIDE TO THE REVOLUTIONARY NEW TREATMENT FOR PRETERM BABIES

Author : Rebecca F. Black
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 30,76 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Breastfeeding
ISBN : 9780763701932

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The Management of Breastfeeding covers the developmental stages of infancy, including sensory capabilities and reflexes, nutritional needs of the mother-infant dyad, And The assessment and management of infant and mother health issues related to breastfeeding. The exams at the end of Modules 1, 2, 3, and 4, while still useful in preparing For The IBCLC exam, are not eligible for CERPS or Continuing Education credits for registered dietitians or nurses. The Lactation Specialist Self Study Series is comprised of four modules: Module 1: The Support of Breastfeeding (0-7637-0208-0) Module 2: The Process of Breastfeeding (0-7637-0195-5) Module 3: The Science of Breastfeeding (0-7637-0194-7) Module 4: The Management of Breastfeeding (0-7637-0193-9) the modules may be purchased separately, or as a complete set (0-7637-1974-9).