Authors: Amy E. Tracey, Dianne I. Maroney
ISBN-13: 9780425165065, ISBN-10: 042516506X
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin Group (USA)
Date Published: September 1999
Edition: (Non-applicable)
The only comprehensive guide for the parents of "preemies"-from homecoming to the school years. Every day new progress is being made in the care of babies born prematurely, helping them grow up as strong and healthier than ever imagined. But raising "preemies" often places special demands on parents whose little ones seem-especially in those early weeks and months-as fragile as they are precious. This illustrated guide written by mothers of preemies in collaboration with medical experts, can help. With guidance on such wide ranging topics as bringing the baby home to medical issues to doctor visits to starting school-plus tips on dealing with the emotional and family stress of parenting a preemie-this book provides the answers needed to optimize that special baby's development.