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The Use of Comforting Touch and Massage to Reduce Stress

WEBThe Use of Comforting Touch and Massage to Reduce Stress in Preterm Infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Summary of research on the need for comforting touch for preemies in the NICU.

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Providing Comfort and Developmentally Supportive Care for Your

WEBTo provide comfort to your baby and support his physical development, try the following measures. Swaddle your baby in a blanket with his arms and legs bent and hands brought together in front of him or to his face. When you hold your baby, keep him in a slightly curled position, with his legs tucked up and his hands brought forward in front of

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How Professionals Can Help Parents of Premature Babies in the …

WEBPeriodic calls from the primary nurses after discharge can be very helpful and comforting, even if their only purpose is emotional support. Connect them with parent support groups. (6) Practice family-centered care in your nurseries. Begin to empower parents during their baby's hospitalization. Give them praise and positive feedback.

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Sensory Integration Problems in Preemies

WEBCommon Signs of Sensory Integration Dysfunction. • Out of proportion reactions: over or under-sensitivity to touch, sounds, sights, movement, tastes, or smells. • Problems with vestibular (movement) and proprioceptive senses (body awareness) • Bothered by particular clothing fabrics, labels, waistbands, etc.

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Developmental Follow-up of Pre-term Infants at High Risk for Delays

WEBAt a minimum, developmental follow-up for high-risk infants should involve periodic screening for sensory impairment, developmental delays, and any other condition for which an individual infant is considered to be at increased risk. Comprehensive follow-up involves close evaluation of medical, psychological, and social factors in addition to

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Do Preemies Have Difficulty with School

WEBResponse #2: I am a high school teacher and the mother of 27 week old preemies, now 14 1/2 and going into Grade 9. My girls were 1 lb. 11 oz and 2 lb. 7 oz, and the smaller of the two is having more difficulties than her twin. Both are in learning assistance, one more than the other, at the expense of another subject, yes, but to great

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Prematurity Research Disproves the Theory that Preemies Catch …

WEBA study conducted by British researchers showed that 52% of preemies had problems at age 2 ½, though many other prematurity related problems did not show up until age 5. University of Nottingham, published in New England Journal of Medicine, source EXN Staff, October 17, 2000. 6. Children born extremely prematurely, weighing 2 lbs or …

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Preemie Speech and Language Prematurity Research

WEBPreterm children had lower scores for vocabulary, expressive language, phonological short-term memory, and general nonverbal ability. These lower scores were primarily based on results from 1/3 of the 26 preterm children who were identified as being "at risk" for persisting language difficulties. Speech and Language Development of Children Born

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How to Talk So Doctors Will Listen

WEBHow to Talk So Doctors Will Listen Tips for parents communicating with doctors and other health professionals. By Karen Melnick. In an ideal world, health professionals would have ample time to sit down and review every child’s health and wellness at a leisurely pace.

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Caring for an Premature Baby with Reflux

WEBReflux is painful, causing infants to cry constantly, refuse to eat, spit up frequently, and sleep poorly. The daily routine of giving medication, dealing with the constant vomiting and special feedings, and the frequent doctor visits can be exhausting. Making sure that you and your physician work together to treat the reflux using whatever

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Prematurity Research Disproves the Theory that Preemies Catch …

WEBThe common belief that preemies catch up by age three is not supported by research.

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The Ambiguous Loss of Premature Birth

WEBBoss explains five challenges to resolving the grief of ambiguous loss. 1. Because loss is confusing and people do not know how to make sense of the situation, they cannot problem solve. Preemie parents have difficulty identifying a problem because of the certainty of knowing their baby is alive, yet the uncertainty of the health and future of

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An Historic Look at Preemie Personality and the Impacts of …

WEBAn Historic Look at Preemie Personality and the Impacts of Premature Birth on Children. A Revealing description of the preemie personality as defined by Dr. Mary Shirley in 1939. By Helen Harrison. These observations come from Dr. Mary Shirley of the Harvard Center for Child Health and Development and were published in 1939 in Child Development .

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Dental Problems Related to Prematurity

WEBStudies have shown that premature infants have an increased risk for developing dental problems such as: delayed tooth eruption, enamel hypoplasia, tooth discoloration, palatal groove, and a possible increased risk for needing braces. The following gives a brief overview of each of the dental concerns associated with prematurity.

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How to Participate in the Physical Care of Your Preemie in the NICU

WEBHow to Give Your Preemie a Bath. At first, your baby will only be given sponge baths inside the incubator or on the warming table. Because preemies tend to have very thin and sensitive skin, they are usually just wiped with a soft wash cloth and plain warm water. As your baby gets older and bigger, you will be able to give him tub baths.

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Volunteering to Hold or Cuddle Premature Babies

WEBA few hospitals have programs for volunteers to hold or cuddle premature babies in the hospital. Volunteers may stroke, hold, swaddle, tend to, sing songs or read to the babies, depending on the program. Sometimes volunteers are reaching into isolettes to gently stroke the tiny babies. Most programs have long waiting lists and a commitment of a

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