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Hi Mike- here is the list. The 2 items that are asterisked I am going to have
reviewed by Eric or Steve before publishing. Deb
Premie info
http://www2.medsch.wisc.edu/childrenshosp/Parents_of_Preemies/index.html
For parents of premies-commonly asked questions. [English and
Spanish}
http://www.flash.net/~cyberkid/
Tommy's cybernursery premie page-One premie's story, also numerous links
to other sites
http://www.flash.net/~cyberkid/irc/index.html
List of premie web sites, chat room available
http://members.aol.com/KBone91/touch.html
How to touch a premie- a guide to overstimulation, written by a veteran
premie parent
http://www2.medsch.wisc.edu/childrenshosp/parents_of_preemies/emotional.html
Article describing emotional reponses to becoming parents to a
premature infant
http://members.aol.com/KBone91/leaving.html
Leaving the hospital-article describing parents feelings when they are
discharged from the hospital and must leave their baby behind.
http://members.aol.com/KBone91/understanding.html
Understanding premie parents-an article addressed to extended family and
friends explaining what parents may be experiencing. Gives suggestions about
how to help, what to say or not say, what to do or not do.
http://members.aol.com/KBone91/tbone.html
T-Bones survival tips for new premie parents-web site with several
links/articles dealing with emotional or supportive needs of parents
http://www.winternet.com/~cotter/preemieclothes/grow/growup.htm
Prematures do grow up- several families post serial pictures of their
growing premies
http://www.kidsource.com/NICHCY/parenting.disab.all.4.2.html
You are not alone: For parents who learn their child has a disability-
Article describing emotional responses of parents and several related links.
Discharge info
http://www.aap.org/family/99cars.htm
American Academy of Pediatrics car seat statement and info.
http://www.ixpres.com/tbangs/advice.htm
After the NICU- a list of advice for when you bring your baby home,
written by veteran NICU parent.
**http://www.comeunity.com/premature/child/growth/catchup.html
Will my baby catch-up?- An article talking about the growth of the
premature child through infancy-adolescence.
**http://www.emory.edu/PEDS/NEONATOLOGY/DCP/
Emory pediatrics- the developmental continuity program on-line resource
center. Lists anticipated developmental milestones for the premature
infant,also with FAQ section.
General pedi info
http://www.aap.org/
American Academy of Pediatrics website
http://www.kidsource.com/index.html
Kid source on-line - articles and links associated with child safety,
developmental m
httpilestones, education and parenting
Premie merchandise
http://www.prematurelyyours.com/
Birth announcements for the premature infant
http://www.preemie.com/catalog/index.html
Large assortment of premie clothing. Size 1-10 lbs., some clothing
can be used with IV's.
http://www.premiewear.com/
Clothing for premature infant. Sizes range form <1000 grams to 10
lbs.
http://foraspecialbaby.itool.com/iTOOLIncludes/1219.stm
Premie clothing sized from 1-10 lbs. Economically priced but no IV
sleeves.
Breastfeeding
http://members.aol.com/KBone91/pumping.html
Pumping and breastfeeding-article describing emotional responses to
pumping with some troubleshooting suggestions
http://members.aol.com/KBone91/pumping2.html
Breastfeeding-article dealing with transitioning from pumping to
nursing.
http://members.aol.com/KBone91/pumping3.html
The pain and difficulty in giving up pumping and breastfeeding-an
article that discusses the circumstances and emotions that surround this
decision. Nice commentary about what constitutes successful nursing.
http://www.tripletconnection.org/brstfeed.html
Letters from mothers who have breastfed triplets
http://www.ecrknox.com/betz/premie.htm
Can I breastfeed my premature baby?-FAQ's about breastfeeding the premie
Multiples
http://www.nomotc.org/
Mothers of twins website - articles and links for twins and higher
order multiples
http://www.mostonline.org/index.htm
Mothers of super twins - provide information packets for purchase in
dealing with issues related to higher order multiples. [we have not tried
these packets]
http://www.twinsmagazine.com/sect_resources.html
On-line magazine requiring subscription, also has numerous multiple
links
http://www.tripletconnection.org/nlcurrent.html
Newsletter, links, Q+A, message board relating to triplets
Message/chat boards
http://boards.parentsoup.com/cgi-bin/boards/psparentspremie
Parent Soup message board, dedicated to premies
http://www.flash.net/~cyberkid/irc/index.html
List of premie web sites, chat room available