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Preemie Parents: Recovering from Baby's Premature Birth | Hardcover

by Lisa McDermott-Perez (Author)

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$44.95

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Binding:

Hardcover

Publisher:

Praeger

Edition:

1st Edition

Page Count:

192 Pages

Publication Date:

January 30, 2007

Sales Rank:

472,915nd

EDITORIAL REVIEWS

Product Description
The number of premature births in the United States has risen dramatically in recent years, with premature birth now designated the #1 obstetrics problem in the United States - affecting some 12 percent of all births. In the midst of these births—where a mother's arms and joy are replaced by incubators and cautious hope— are the parents, whose strength and emotional stability may understandably wane in the face of the challenges and fears created with the birth. It is about and for the benefit of these parents that this helpful book was written.Psychotherapist Lisa McDermott-Perez, joined in this work by several medical experts also offering insights, reveals the world of preemie parents and the emotional stresses they face before and after the birth. From feelings of guilt and anger over real and imagined mistakes, to depression, jealousy and fear, we learn how traumatic this time can be fbr mothers and fathers. This book takes us step-by-step to either recover as Preemie Parents or to help loved ones who are facing the situation. Appendices list resources and support networks, definitions of terms and equipment commonly used in neonatal medicine, and common medications and their potential side effects.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.0 based on 3 reviews)

Way too negative by GrannyPat (Arkansas, USA)

2 Stars
September 04, 2008
I found this book to dwell way too much on the negative aspects of premature birth. Especially the 'loss of pregnancy'. As a grandmother of a preemie and also as a mother that had two miscarriages, I feel a more positive outlook is needed to cope. If the losses are dwelt upon, you can't be the parent you need to be for your preemie. I know the pregnancy didn't turn out as you had dreamed, but very few things in life do. The new challenge of parenting a preemie can be very rewarding too. You appreciate every little milestone.

Very important for Preemie Parents by T. Wiedower (Tucker, GA United States)

5 Stars
April 21, 2008
After having a 24 weeker, I found this book to be very helpful in dealing with my emotions. It goes over mourning the loss of your pregnancy and really validates your feelings. The end kind of lags and gets repetitive but overall is just what I needed to get through the first tough weeks in the NICU.

Professor of Nursing Endorses Book by Elaine Grier, RN, MS, CCRN (Georgia)

5 Stars
June 06, 2007
As a professor of nursing and the parent of a preemie, I was very impressed with this comprehensive book. Lisa McDermott-Perez has done a wonderful job looking at life with a preemie in a holistic manner. From the frightening journey leading up to the birth through the days/weeks/months in the ICU nursery, she captured the experiences that all parents of preemies face. She never sugar-coated the tremendous toll that birth of an at-risk infant takes on parents, siblings, extended family members, and health care providers. I would strongly recommend this book for parents of preemies as well as graduate nursing students and medical students who want to provide comprehensive care to families experiencing this time of crisis.

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