"The Premature Baby Book" by Hellen Harrison, St. Martin's Press, NY, 1983.
"The Premature Baby Book" is the result of seven years of intense research into medical literature and of interviews with neonatologists, intensive care nurses, social workers, therapists, and hundreds of parents of prematures. From her research and personal experience, Helen Harrison knows exactly what parents want and need to know to deal with the emotional, medical and practical issues facing them after the birth of a premature baby.
"Your Premature Baby" by Frank P. Manginello, MD and Theresa Foy DiGeronimo MEd., Wiley, NY, 1991.
Usually kept in the dark by busy doctors and hospital staff, "preemie" parents often have nothing better to go on than hearsay and superstition. They feel powerless and become filled with unnecessary fears and anxieties. Now, "Your Premature Baby" arms you with all the up-to-date information you need to weather the often frightening and costly ordeal of birthing and caring for a premature baby.
"Kangaroo Care" by Susan M. Ludington-Hoe, Ph.D. with Susan K. Golant, Bantam Books, NY, 1993.
If you have just given birth to a preemie infant, you and your baby both face special challenges. Parents long to help their baby but often feel isolated and frightened by hospital procedures.
Now there is wonderful news for both babies and parents. Kangaroo Care, a technique pioneered in leading neonatal centers worldwide, gives you a unique role: a special way of holding your infant that provides crucial health benefts - including shorter hospital stays.
Based on ground-breaking research, "Kangaroo Care" is a step-by-step guide to bringing these benefits to your baby - even if your neonatal unit does not yet have a Kangaroo Care program.
"Understanding My Signals" by Brenda Hussey (now Hussey-Gardner)
"Born Too Soon"
(Not from book jacket) This book was written by a journalist/mother of a preemie and chronicals the life of a preemie who survived 60 days.
"The Pain of Premature Parents: A Psychological Guide to Coping" by Michael Hynan, Ph.D.
"When Pregnanct Isn't Perfect" by Laurie Rich.
This has been recommended to me by several people, however, according to Barnes and Noble, it is no longer available.
Contact the FAMILY SUPPORT NETWORK or PARENT TO PARENT NETWORK in your area! They will match you with a family in a similar situation and you will get a packet of information about prematurity, disability or whatever it is you need
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Parent Care, Inc. is a not-for-profit, international organization dedicated to improving the newborn intensive care experience and future for babies, families and caregivers.
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Tiny Treasures
c/o Sara Matzoll-Phillips
1272 Ironwood Lane #1
Eagan, MN 55123
Tiny Treasures is an organization dedicated to providing support and information to parents having experienced a premature or high risk birth.