Discussions of research on the impacts of prematurity by Helen Harrison, author of The Premature Baby Book. These observations are excerted with permission from posts to the prematurity parents support internet mailing lists on prematurity: Preemie-child and Preemie-L.

Key Research | Pre-term Infant Care | Diagnosis | Special Needs | History

Prematurity Research

Developmental Research
Preemie Speech and Language
Preemie Teeth
Studies Disproving Catchup
Social/Emotional Behavior

Key Research
Prematurity Impacts
Need Better Followup Studies
Bibliography - Long Term Effects

Diagnosis and Outcome
Many Issues are Mild
What is "Normal"?

Special Needs
ADHD
Mild Cerebral Palsy (CP)
Variability of CP Diagnoses
Risk Factors for CP
Constipation
More on Constipation

Pre-term Infant Care
Rickets
Breastfeeding
Intrauterine Infection and Preterm Delivery

History of Prematurity
History in the Early 1900's
Interview with Dr. William Silverman
Preemie Personality- Dr. Shirley (1939)
Preemie Personality - Dr. Waters (1973)

Book Reviews
Prematurity Books
Author Interviews Special Needs Books

Preemie Shopping

Preemie Books
Special Needs
Great books on
preemies and special needs

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