Families links and resources
We at PLS envisage a brighter future for preterm babies and their families. Our aim is to give babies born extremely prematurely the best chance of survival and growth.
Preterm birth can negatively impact families and caregivers. Not only are there emotional and physical stresses, but also the financial strain of NICU care and lifetime care of children with long-term effects such as cerebral palsy, learning disability, problems with concentration or hyperactivity, autism spectrum disorder, feeding difficulties.
On this page, you will find a collection of resources for families.
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Caring for a premature baby is a journey that is unique for each individual, and only those who have experienced it know what it is like. If you are a parent/caregiver of a premature baby, or an adult who was born premature, and would like to share your unique stories with us or learn more about us, please get in touch.
You are not alone
Having a baby born pre-term can be frightening. There are various forums that provide support for caregivers.
READ
- The Preemie Parents' Companion: The Essential Guide to Caring for Your Premature Baby in the Hospital, at Home and Through the First Year. Book by Susan L. Madden, William Sears M.D., and Jane E. Stewart, M.D.
- Preemies - Second Edition: The Essential Guide for Parents of Premature Babies. Book by Dana Wechsler Linden, Emma Trenti Paroli, and Mia Wechsler Doron
- Preemie: Lessons in Love, Life, and Motherhood. Book by Kasey Mathews
- The Preemie Primer: A Complete Guide for Parents of Premature Babies -- from Birth Through the Toddler Years and Beyond. Book by Jen Gunter
- My Baby Sister Is a Preemie. Book by Diana M. Amadeo