Your Premature Baby : The Complete Guide to Premie Care During That Crucial First Year

Foreword by Dr. Benjamin Spock As the parent of a premie, you're probably wondering, what do all those tubes, monitors, and lights in the intensive care unit mean? What are the special medical problems I might face during these crucial first months? How can I talk to my premie? How will he or she respond? Can I breastfeed? Where can I find premie-size diapers and clothes? In simple, honest terms, this book will answer all your questions during that important first year--from the very moment you give birth in the hospital until your baby blows out the candles on that first birthday cake. Its special features include: - an eight-page pictorial demonstrating premie care - an illustrated story for young sisters and brothers about their premie sibling - special growth charts for recording your premie's development - a state-by-state listing of support groups offering counseling, advice, and reinforcement from other parents just like yourself . . . and much, much more. An invaluable sourcebook, Your Premature Baby is the only guide you'll need to help you meet the special challenge of parenting a premie with confidence--and love. "Offers comforting and practical advice for parents . . . highly recommended."-- Library Journal