If you are the parent of a premature infant, or “preemie,” than you understand the difficulty in finding clothes that fit your little bundle of joy. Even hand-made knitted sweaters and booties are generally not designed with the “preemie” in mind. You can, however, customize standard baby patterns to fit using some basic math and ...
“We just got off the phone with your doctor. We’re going to induce you.” At 34 weeks pregnant, these were the last words I wanted to hear from the nurse as my husband and I waited in the tiny cubicle in the Labor and Delivery ward at the hospital. My back had been bothering me ...
My first and only child was born at 28 weeks gestation. It was a very scary time for me because I did not know what to expect and wanted my daughter to be ok. I am trying to put together information so parents can have an idea of what to expect if they are in ...
This article is intended to help mothers of preemies understand what they will be going through and what to expect in the NICU. It will also give an overview of the type of equipment you may have to get used to as well as an understanding of your rights as the mother of an NICU ...
Perhaps one of the best websites for parenting and pregnancy information, Baby Gaga has over 130,000 members from every corner of the globe. For both mothers and fathers, this website has an open forum where you can find information on almost any topic from trying to conceive to birth to dealing with toddlers and teens. ...
What is Kangaroo Care? The goal of any new parent is to get out of the hospital and home with baby as soon as possible. But with a preemie you have a lot more to overcome before that happens. Weight gain, stable heart rate, stable body temperatures, and the ability to suck…these are just some ...
Everyone knows that giving is much more fun than receiving. The problem comes when you just don’t know what would be the perfect gift to give to that special someone. If you have a girl on your list, read on to get some terrific ideas for the perfect present for that special little lady. All ...
