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ReviewseoeThe book is packed with the kind of information that parents really wante.Ite(tm)s a trustworthy resource to aid parents through the uncertainties of very special deliveries.e e" Parenting Magazine, "The book is packed with the kind of information that parents really want….It's a trustworthy resource to aid parents through the uncertainties of very special deliveries." Parenting Magazine, "The book is packed with the kind of information that parents really want....It's a trustworthy resource to aid parents through the uncertainties of very special deliveries." - Parenting Magazine, "This is the best book I've ever read for parents of premature infants. It's accurate, up-to-date, and contains the answers to just about every question I've ever been asked…." - Jerold F. Lucey, M.D., F.A.A.P.; Editor Emeritus, Pediatrics; Professor of Pediatrics and University Scholar; Henry Wallace Professor of Neonatology; University of Vermont College of Medicine, "This is the best book I've ever read for parents of premature infants. It's accurate, up-to-date, and contains the answers to just about every question I've ever been asked&." - Jerold F. Lucey, M.D., F.A.A.P.; Editor Emeritus, Pediatrics; Professor of Pediatrics and University Scholar; Henry Wallace Professor of Neonatology; University of Vermont College of Medicine, "This extremely comprehensive and informative book, written in plainlanguage, will serve as a comforting companion for parents andhealth-care professionals alike." --Avroy A Fanaroff, M.D., FRCP[E] Professor, Pediatrics and Neonatology, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine Co-director, Division of Neonatology, Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital, Cleveland, "This is the best book I've ever read for parents of premature infants. It's accurate, up-to-date, and contains the answers to just about every question I've ever been asked…."- Jerold F. Lucey, M.D., F.A.A.P.; Editor Emeritus,Pediatrics;Professor of Pediatrics and University Scholar; Henry Wallace Professor of Neonatology; University of Vermont College of Medicine, eoeA practical and reassuring source of informatione - Liza Cooper, LMSW; Director, NICU Family Support; March of Dimes Foundation, "This extremely comprehensive and informative book, written in plainlanguage, will serve as a comforting companion for parents andhealth-care professionals alike." e"Avroy A Fanaroff, M.D., FRCP[E] Professor, Pediatrics and Neonatology, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine Co-director, Division of Neonatology, Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital, Cleveland, "A practical and reassuring source of information" - Liza Cooper, LMSW; Director, NICU Family Support; March of Dimes Foundation, "This is the best book I've ever read for parents of premature infants. It's accurate, up-to-date, and contains the answers to just about every question I've ever been asked...." - Jerold F. Lucey, M.D., F.A.A.P.; Editor Emeritus, Pediatrics; Professor of Pediatrics and University Scholar; Henry Wallace Professor of Neonatology; University of Vermont College of Medicine, "This extremely comprehensive and informative book, written in plain language, will serve as a comforting companion for parents and health-care professionals alike."-Avroy A Fanaroff, M.D., FRCP[E]Professor, Pediatrics and Neonatology,Case Western Reserve University School of MedicineCo-director, Division of Neonatology,Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital, Cleveland, "A practical and reassuring source of information"- Liza Cooper, LMSW; Director, NICU Family Support; March of Dimes Foundation, Avroy A Fanaroff, M.D., FRCP[E]Professor, Pediatrics and Neonatology, Case Western Reserve University School of MedicineCo-director, Division of Neonatology, Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital, ClevelandThis extremely comprehensive and informative book, written in plain language, will serve as a comforting companion for parents and health-care professionals alike., "This extremely comprehensive and informative book, written in plain language, will serve as a comforting companion for parents and health-care professionals alike." -Avroy A Fanaroff, M.D., FRCP[E] Professor, Pediatrics and Neonatology, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine Co-director, Division of Neonatology, Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital, Cleveland, "This is the best book I've ever read for parents of premature infants. It's accurate, up-to-date, and contains the answers to just about every question I've ever been asked...." - Jerold F. Lucey, M.D., F.A.A.P.; Editor Emeritus, Pediatrics; Professor of Pediatrics and University Scholar; Henry Wallace Professor of Neonatology; University of Vermont College of Medicine, "This extremely comprehensive and informative book, written in plain language, will serve as a comforting companion for parents and health-care professionals alike." --Avroy A Fanaroff, M.D., FRCP[E] Professor, Pediatrics and Neonatology, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine Co-director, Division of Neonatology, Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital, Cleveland, eoeThis is the best book Ie(tm)ve ever read for parents of premature infants. Ite(tm)s accurate, up-to-date, and contains the answers to just about every question Ie(tm)ve ever been askede.e - Jerold F. Lucey, M.D., F.A.A.P.; Editor Emeritus, Pediatrics; Professor of Pediatrics and University Scholar; Henry Wallace Professor of Neonatology; University of Vermont College of Medicine
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SynopsisPreemiesis the only resource of its kind -- a comprehensive "Dr. Spock"-like reference that is both reassuring and realistic, delivering up-to-the-minute information on medical care in a warm, caring, and engaging voice. Authors Dana Wechsler Linden and Emma Trenti Paroli are parents who have "been there." Together with neonatologist Mia Wechsler Doron, they answer the dozens of questions that parents will have at every stage -- from high-risk pregnancy through preemie's hospitalization, to homecoming and the preschool years -- imparting a vast, detailed store of knowledge in clear language that all readers can understand.Preemiescovers topics related to premature birth,including: What are your risk factors for having a premature baby? Can you do something to delay early labor? What do doctors know about you baby's outlook during her first minutes and days of life? How will your preemie's progress be monitored? Can you breastfeed your preemie? How do you cope with a long hospitalization? What should you know if your baby needs surgery? Are there special preparations for you baby's homecoming? What kind of stimulation during the first year gives your baby the best chance? Will your preemie grow up healthy? Normal?, The comprehensive "Dr. Spock"-like reference that is both reassuring and realistic--now updated to reflect the many advances in neonatology. Preemies, Second Edition is the only parents' reference resource of its kind--delivering up-to-the-minute information on medical care in a warm, caring, and engaging voice. Authors Dana Wechsler Linden and Emma Trenti Paroli are parents who have "been there." Together with neonatologist Mia Wechsler Doron, they answer the dozens of questions that parents will have at every stage--from high-risk pregnancy through preemie hospitalization, to homecoming and the preschool years--imparting a vast, detailed store of knowledge in clear language that all readers can understand. Preemies, Second Edition covers topics related to premature birth, including: What are your risk factors for having a premature baby? Can you do something to delay early labor? What do doctors know about you baby's outlook during her first minutes and days of life? How will your preemie's progress be monitored? How do you cope with a long hospitalization? Are there special preparations for you baby's homecoming? What kind of stimulation during the first year gives your baby the best chance? Will your preemie grow up healthy? Normal?