Premature child birth comes with a lot of anxiety and stress. It is an emotionally and physically exhausting journey, and very time consuming. There is a lot of uncertainty during this period. Empathize a lot and try to understand the parents. There is the constant fear and threat of death looming over their heads. This …
Having a preterm in most cases is an emergency to many. It can wreak havoc to your family’s pocket and poke holes. It is a very expensive affair. I remember a friend during light moments joked that our preterms should be called ‘the millionaire babies’ due to the heavy booklet we received as a bill. …
Did you know that you can contribute to your preemie’s healthcare a lot by observing the strict guidelines of hand washing and thus lowering your medical costs? Good hand washing is the first step to stop the spread of illnesses and infections. Do not underestimate the power of handwashing towards the overall health of your …
Bonding for some moms come very easy especially if the baby is a healthy full term baby who breastfeeds well and spends time with the mother immediately after delivery. For premature babies, the parents have to make a more deliberate approach to bond. This is because the babies spend more time in their incubators. Most …