Your Premature Baby (Clearance Item)

Give parents of preemies the essential information and emotional support they need. This specialized program answers common questions about the NICU, shares success stories, and most importantly, prepares the family for life at home.

Content Includes:

Volume 1: Preemie Basics & Medical Care

• Defining Prematurity – parental emotions, causes of premature birth
• Preemie Appearance & Behavior – what to expect, brain development, senses, movement
• The NICU & Its Equipment – communicating with staff, isolettes, respirator, monitors, IVs
• Common Medical Problems – Respiratory Distress Syndrome, apnea, jaundice, infection, reflux

Volume 2: Interacting With & Feeding Your Baby

• Communication & Touch – cues, interaction, over-stimulation, touch
• Kangaroo Care – how-to, benefits
• Feeding – breastmilk benefits, pumping, learning to breastfeed
• Taking Care of You – emotional health, support, postpartum depression, physical health

Volume 3: Going Home

• Preparing for Discharge – rooming-in, training for baby care, car seat/bed
• At Home With a Preemie – SIDS, preventing infections, responding to crying, pre-crying signals, feeding, sleep cycles
• Early Development – corrected age, physical growth, promoting healthy development
• Possible Long-Term Complications – hearing impairment, vision problems, muscle tone, learning disabilities