Preemie Parenting Coping with Prematurity

Preemie Parenting

Parents and professionals discuss issues families encounter in raising children born premature.The emotional roller coaster of prematurity effects families for years after they leave the NICU. Developmental, medical and other needs evolve as preemies grow up, raising complex questions beyond 'normal' parenting.

Memories

What A Difference A Year Makes
The joys and fears of becoming a preemie parent. Laura Biddle-Bruckman

Prematurity: Birthdays and Memories
When your baby was born prematurely, birthdays can evoke complex feelings. Allison Martin

Birth Memories : Differences of Premature and Full Term Birthdays
"I don't think that parents of full term babies can often understand why we seem to need to grieve the small details; what to them is just a footnote is the body of the text for us." Mary Searcy

Ambiguous Loss
Experiencing joy and grief after the birth of a premature child. Kimberly A. Powell

Growing Up

Small Victories
An interview with author Mary Lou Dickerson in which she discusses her insightful book of life stories of adult preemies.

From Diapers to Dating - Will My Preemie Ever Grow Tall?
Parents' concerns for the growth of their children born prematurely. Allison Martin

Parenting After the NICU
Those early times in the NICU had a postive impact on the author, both as a person and a parent. Rene Miller

School Decisions

Should I Delay Kindergarten for My Preemie?
Preemie parents discuss delaying the start of Kindergarten. Allison Martin

School's In
A preemie starts preschool. Jeff Stimpson

Do Preemies Have Difficulty with School?
Prematurity Forum participants discuss school issues. Compiled by Allison Martin

Coping with Society

New Roles for Preemie Parents
Preemie parents wear many hats in caring for their children. Allison Martin

The Strongest Men
In praise of fathers of preemies. Janet Gresham

Prematurity : Parents and Peers
When you have a preemie, the nature of the delivery makes it difficult to find a peer group. Mara Stein, PhD

When Your Parents Won't Listen
Involving your parents in the issues confronting your preemie. Allison Martin

Special Needs Parenting

Long Term Care Needed for an Increasing Number of Families of Babies With Special Needs
The number of children who need specialized equipment and intensive medical intervention at birth is on the rise. Sadly, once a family walks out the hospital door, practical supports are in short supply. Miriam Edelson

New Roles for Parents of Children Born Prematurely
Important aspects of preemie parenting. Allison Martin

Tube Feeding and Travel
Recommendations for traveling with your tube-fed preemie baby or child. Kerry Stone, Oley Foundation

What I Learned in Parenting a Child with Special Needs - A Letter to God
The bitter-sweet lessons of growth from raising a child with special needs. Pat Linkhorn.

It Isn't Easy
It would be nice if people understood what it is like to raise a child with special needs. Pat Linkhorn

Bad Days
Who said life was fair? Pat Linkhorn

Coping with Prematurity
Tips for parents transitioning home. An interview with Jeff Simpson, author of Alex, and his wife Jill.

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Preemie Books
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Preemie Child
Forum for parents of preemies four years or older.

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Articles and resources for special needs related to prematurity.

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