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Coming Home from the NICU by Kathleen A. VandenBerg,Marci J. Hanson Pdf
The complete guide to helping parents meet their baby's special needs and promote optimal development in the first year after homecoming. Providing family-centered, developmentally supportive guidance in the months after the NICU.
"When is Baby Coming Home?: A NICU Story" is written about a baby being born before the due date and having to spend some time in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Children under the age of 14, (18 during flu season) are not allowed in NICUs. Siblings at home often have many questions/concerns about their brother/sister still in the hospital. This book answers some of the questions they may have and can prepare them for the circumstances to follow a premature birth.
'A Journey to Home' is a comprehensive Preemie Baby Book and NICU Journal. Over three years in the making, this journal will be a companion during the NICU stay, and a book of memories in the future. It is a book of expectations, setting parents up for a true understanding of what is to come. It builds resources while celebrating the joys of their baby's life. "The development of this book began 4 hours after the birth of my son. I longed to be able to journal and have a keepsake that was adjusted to my premature child." "In my personal journey, I have found that you must find peace with being a parent of a preemie. It is only after much time that I have been able to rejoice with my toddler, and shed layers of protection that sheltered us from harm in the past. I will look at him with a little less guilt in my heart, and continue to treasure every breath, word, and step that he takes in his life."
An essential resource for parents of premature babies. The birth of a new baby is a time full of joy and wonder. But when your baby is born premature, that joy also comes with stresses and challenges. Written for parents, but full of practical advice for health care professionals alike, Preemie Care helps ease the unique preemie journey to health, with a comprehensive guide to the first year of life. Leading neonatal nurse specialists Karen Lasby and Tammy Sherrow draw on their decades of experience, empowering you with the knowledge and resources to give your little one the best possible start in life--in the NICU and beyond. In Preemie Care, you will learn: - How to care for yourself and your baby while in the NICU - What to expect at the time of discharge, and how to prepare for the journey home - Strategies to foster your baby's health and prevent illness - Everything you need to know about feeding--from the breast, bottle, tube, and spoon - How to support and stimulate your baby at each key developmental phase - Tips for self-care during this challenging year - And much, much more, including stories from other preemie parents Having a premature baby can feel like an unexpected journey on rough seas. With extensive and up-to-date information about how to look after your little one, Preemie Care will be a life preserver through these tumultuous waters and will help steer you confidently through the first year of your baby's life.
Lianne Totty a children book author looking to use her past experiences to help others cope. She hopes to help plant the seeds of hope and peace in the hearts of those who have an extended NICU stay ahead or have experienced loss. Lianne Totty is a Patient Services Administrator at a major teaching hospital in Washington DC. After battling infertility and multiple losses in 2016, Lianne and her husband delivered her miracle baby at 27 weeks and spent 6 terrifying months in the Neonatal Intensive care Unit (NICU) at that hospital, eventually losing the baby. That sent them on an emotional journey that led to her writing the book "Baby Went to Heaven," as a tool for parents who've left toddlers and other small children at home; and must later explain to them why the baby they were all eagerly expecting never comes home. They eventually went on to have another baby who was born at 25 weeks at same hospital but with a much different outcome. Lucas is alive and thriving. He truly is her light. Lianne's story of loss and recovery encompasses the hopes and fears of every parent, a story that those who have suffered the death of a child will relate to.
Author : The American Academy of Pediatrics Publisher : Unknown Page : 0 pages File Size : 42,8 Mb Release : 2016-11 Category : Family & Relationships ISBN : 1610020480
"My NICU Milestones" was created to celebrate the journey from hospital to home, describing your baby's unique experience and accomplishments. Have you noticed that the typical baby book begins with "Welcome Home", but fails to capture the accomplishments and important milestones a NICU baby must achieve before going home? Are you keeping journals or notes on your phone with important milestones that you want to remember? Do you need a baby book that caters to your baby's unique NICU experience?In this simple and personalized baby book, each small NICU victory is documented and celebrated as your baby counts down to graduation! Capture 'firsts', place pictures, keep a daily journal, write down questions for medical staff, track baby's weight gain, and even look up NICU terminology.In My NICU Milestones, you will find: Birth Details- Your Arrival, Family Tree, Birth StoryFirsts- Holding You, First Bath, Meeting Family, First Feeding, First OutfitNICU Milestones- Critical Itemized Milestones, Your Medical Team, Notes from NursesMilestone Ages- Milestone Weeks with PicturesWeight Gain Tracking- Conversion Chart, Spreadsheets Daily Journal- Document Daily Highs, Lows, and Questions for Medical StaffNICU Dictionary- Common NICU Terms DefinedIf you are spending time in the NICU with your baby, looking for a sense of direction, or if you are home from the NICU, unsure of how to compile the pictures and milestones your little one has accomplished, this book is for you.
A mother’s moving and honest memoir about the premature birth of her daughter—and the strength and grace that can be found in the midst of life's greatest challenges In her early thirties, Kasey Mathews had it all: a loving husband, a beautiful two-year-old son, and a second baby on the way. But what seemed a perfect life was shattered when she went into labor four months early, delivering her one-pound, eleven-ounce daughter, Andie. The first time Kasey was wheeled into the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), nothing prepared her for what she saw: a tiny, fragile baby in a tangle of tubes and wires. All at once, Kasey was confronted with a new and terrifying reality that would test the limits of love, family, and motherhood. In this riveting, honest, and often humorous memoir, Preemie chronicles the journey of one tiny baby’s tenacious struggle to hold on to life and the mother who ultimately grew with her. From hospital waiting rooms to the offices of alternative practitioners, from ski slopes to Symphony Hall, Kasey tries to make meaning of her daughter’s birth and eventually comes to learn that gifts come in all sizes and all forms, and sometimes... right on time.
Preemies - Second Edition by Dana Wechsler Linden,Emma Trenti Paroli,Mia Wechsler Doron Pdf
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?
Merenstein & Gardner's Handbook of Neonatal Intensive Care by Sandra Lee Gardner,Brian S. Carter, MD, FAAP,Mary I Enzman-Hines,Jacinto A. Hernandez Pdf
Merenstein & Gardner's Handbook of Neonatal Intensive Care, 8th Edition, is the leading resource for collaborative, interprofessional critical care of newborns. Co-authored by physicians and nurses, it offers concise, comprehensive coverage with a unique multidisciplinary approach and real-world perspective that make it an essential guide for both neonatal nurses and physicians. The 8th edition features the latest neonatal research, evidence, clinical guidelines, and practice recommendations - all in a practical quick-reference format for easy retrieval and review of key information. UNIQUE! Multidisciplinary author and contributor team consists of two physicians and two nurses, with each chapter written and reviewed by a physician-nurse team to ensure that information mirrors current, real-world practice in a neonatal intensive care unit. Critical Findings boxes and tables outline symptoms and diagnostic findings that require immediate attention, helping you prioritize assessment data and steps in initial care. UNIQUE! Clinical content highlighted in color allows you to quickly scan for information that directly affects patient care. UNIQUE! Parent Teaching boxes highlight relevant information to share with a patient's caregivers. Clinical images, graphs, and algorithms illustrate clinically relevant concepts in neonatal intensive care. Streamlined references include only the most current or classic sources. NEW! Coverage of the latest neonatal research, evidence, clinical guidelines, and practice recommendations addresses topics such as: women with chronic illnesses becoming pregnant; maternal obesity; hypotension and shock in premature infants; pain and sedation; dedicated feeding sets vs. IVs for safety; MRSA; pediatric stroke; autism screening; discharge coordination; and more. NEW! The latest AAP recommendations and guidelines for hypoglycemia, jaundice, herpes, respiratory syncytial virus, and neonatal transport team composition. EXPANDED! Revised Evidence-Based Clinical Practice chapter focuses on evidence-based practice and quality improvement and the role of qualitative research in EBP. EXPANDED! Updated Infection in the Neonate chapter features new GBS guidelines and CRP research.
Care Coordination in the NICU by Sara L. Mosher, RN, MSN, MHA Pdf
Focuses on nurturing the emotional health of patients and families to ensure improved outcomes This innovative clinical practice resource for neonatal nurses embodies family-centered care strategies for optimal outcomes through every phase of the NICU experience. While rigorous programs provide the knowledge and skills to care for the physical needs of high-risk mothers and neonates, NICU practitioners often find themselves unprepared to support the emotional health of these patients and their families. Care Coordination in the NICU provides the education, inspiration, and resources to NICU health professionals so they can learn how to be emotionally supportive to their patient’s entire family unit. The book addresses a variety of challenging patient and family issues that occur in the NICU as they relate to care coordination throughout the process. Each chapter focuses on a particular area of the perinatal/neonatal family journey, and includes current medical research, clinical examples, and recommendations for best practice alongside case studies that depict families experiencing a perinatal challenge. Most valuable of all, each chapter also includes stories directly from the source, the families, who have experienced the fear, isolation, and uncertainly of an NICU experience, and have greatly benefited from the emotional support of caring practitioners. Key Features: Examines the gamut of challenging patient and family issues that occur in the NICU as they relate to care coordination throughout the process Helps practitioners to incorporate family-centered care into their daily practices Discusses effective listening and communication strategies for families in crisis Includes examples of practice improvement strategies to improve clinical outcome and reduce the risk of re-hospitalization Provides a Case-Based Learning section depicting real-world scenarios for discussion and problem-solving Includes links to abundant resources and educational material Contains chapters on palliative care and bereavement and supporting patients with special challenges.
Primary Care of the Premature Infant by Dara Brodsky,Mary Ann Ouellette Pdf
Our understanding of the management of diseases in the premature infant has changed dramatically in recent years, and it can be quite difficult to remain up-to-date on changes in this highly scientific field. Dr. Brodsky and Ms. Ouellette have worked together to create a comprehensive reference that covers both the pathophysiology and epidemiology of problems occurring in premature babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and the management of these problems once the infant has been released from the NICU to a community practice. The book emphasizes specific diseases that affect premature infants and focuses on two primary categories: background and management in the NICU, and management of specific illnesses after discharge from the NICU. Find information quickly using an up-to-date summary of the problems that are likely to affect the premature infant.Review helpful guidelines on feeding and growth, neurologic outcomes, developmental problems, retinopathy of prematurity, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, and much more. Use easy-to-follow management algorithms to help diagnose and manage common issues in premature infants after discharge.Make effective decisions about screening, immunizations, counseling of parents, and more..Help families deal with the emotional impact of caring for a premature infant..Access a list of disease-specific websites for clinicians and families.
Back cover summary Our Preemie Adventure chronicles the journey that premature children and parents go through in the NICU. The book takes a humorous and heartwarming look at the milestones these children achieve as they work toward going home.
Our NICU Journey, 9 Week Diary by Mellanie Journals Pdf
A journal with prompts for parents to record important milestones, challenges, successes, and daily activities during their baby's stay in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. A very special keepsake to share with your child when they grow up; a reminder of the obstacles that you both faced and overcame. It's a great gift for parents of preemies or NICU babies. This journal begins with an introduction page; this will help with comparing your child's progress. Following that, you will find 9 weeks of daily tracking; each day is a 2-page spread with prompts. At the end of each week there's pages for photos, doodling and journaling in more detail. Finally, at the end of your baby's NICU stay, you can record the events of your long awaited "going home" adventure, including a place for more photos. Features include: Introduction page Visitor's Log 2-page spread with prompts for what's happening that day in the hospital and the current events outside the hospital Place to list Positives and Hardships, Milestones, Thoughts and Reflections specific to that day Check list of daily activities Place to record growth, gestational age, meds/labs and procedures NICU day - keep track of how many days in NICU Goals for the day List out questions to ask, because we always forget Ample pages for journaling Going Home page Feel free to use this diary in a way that suits you best. Enter your baby's progress daily or every few days. You can easily keep track of how long your child has been in the NICU by entering the day number in the upper right hand corner. Description: Size: 8.5"x11" White paper Soft matte cover with woodland animal theme 150 pages *Please click on the author link under the title to view additional NICU Journals offerings
The Moment You Were Born by Sandra M. Lane,Brenda S. Miles Pdf
The Moment You Were Born is a gentle and soothing story for you and your baby as you share moments in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Read about the doctors and nurses providing care, about the machines that beep and hum, and about life all around. Reading and talking to your baby are ways to provide a loving connection during your time in the NICU. Your voice can comfort and caress, and strengthen the bond between you and your baby. Includes a "Note to Parents and Caregivers" with more ideas about sharing the NICU experience and staying close to your baby.