Your Premature Baby: The Complete Guide to Premie Care During That Crucial First Year - Paperback
by Robin Marantz Henig (Author)
Foreword by Dr. Benjamin Spock
As the parent of a premie, you're probably wondering, what do all those tubes, monitors, and lights in the intensive care unit mean? What are the special medical problems I might face during these crucial first months? How can I talk to my premie? How will he or she respond? Can I breastfeed? Where can I find premie-size diapers and clothes? In simple, honest terms, this book will answer all your questions during that important first year--from the very moment you give birth in the hospital until your baby blows out the candles on that first birthday cake. Its special features include:Robin Marantz Henig is a medical journalist whose work appears in many national magazines, including The New York Times Magazine, Woman's Day, Redbook, and Mademoiselle. Her first book, The Myth of Senility: Misconceptions About the Brain and Aging, won the 1982 Media Award of the American Psychological Association. Ms. Henig lives outside Washington, D.C., with her husband and family.
Anne B. Fletcher, M.D., is a neonatology specialist and chief of the Neonatology Unit at Children's National Medical Center in Washington, D.C.Made with care and unconditionally loved by our customers, this signature bestseller exceeds all expectations.
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