Author

McDermott-Perez, Lisa

Place of Publication

Westport, CT

Publisher

Praeger

Publication Date

2007

Physical Description

Hardcover, 172 p.

Subject

Premature Infants

Parenting

Infants

Intensive Care Units-Neonatal. Infants

Abstract

Describes steps parents can take at every stage of the preemie experience, including preparing for the possibility a birth will be pre-term, coping strategies for immediately after the birth, understanding the needs of the "unfinished baby," dealing with the unexpected such as jealousy and going home alone, bonding, advocacy, taking the needs of others into consideration, self-empowerment, anxiety and the focus on the future, inspiration and hope, the role of the father, and what to do when all concerned are at the breaking point.

ISBN

978-0275989064

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

GK 520 MCD 2007

Copies

URL

http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW229_MgSO4PatientInfoSheet_2013.pdf

Website Notes

Click on the link to view/print.

Corporate Author

BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre

Place of Publication

[Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher

BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre

Publication Date

2013

Physical Description

PDF file: 1 p.

Subject

Premature Infants

Cerebral Palsy

Abstract

This information sheet for parents explains how magnesium sulphate is used to prevent cerebral palsy in pre-term babies. It also lists the minor side effects that may be experienced when receiving magnesium sulphate.

Language

English

Material Type

Pamphlet

Online

Call Number

BCW229