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Finding the Positives In Prematurity

5 Ways to Love a Preemie Infographic - T. Leverett

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), one in eight babies is born prematurely in the United States. Immediately after these early arrivals are born, new parents are inundated with information about the potential illnesses, the likelihood of survival and the long course of treatment their newborns may face. For some, the stress caused… Read More »

iPreemie: New Apps and Tech Advances work to Calm Parents of Preemies

Parenting a premature infant presents a unique set of challenges, which include selecting the right course of treatment from several confusing options, weighing potentially life-altering decisions with uncertain outcomes and struggling to create a strong bond with a hospitalized baby. Several studies suggest that parents display symptoms of PTSD after their premature babies are released… Read More »