Advice For Parents of Preemies

Words of Wisdom For and From Parents of Preemies

November 2, 2012

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Chat Up Your NICU Nurse

One new mom of a preemie emphasized the importance of communication with your baby's nurse(s). Specifically, she suggested bringing up the following questions:

Ask to hold your baby as early and as often as possible.
Ask if you can try breastfeeding.
Ask what time feedings are done — even if your baby is taking a bottle, you can feed them instead of the nurses.
Ask for advice on bathing your preemie baby.

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by Lisa Horten 1

Chat Up Your NICU Nurse

One new mom of a preemie emphasized the importance of communication with your baby's nurse(s). Specifically, she suggested bringing up the following questions:

Ask to hold your baby as early and as often as possible.
Ask if you can try breastfeeding.
Ask what time feedings are done — even if your baby is taking a bottle, you can feed them instead of the nurses.
Ask for advice on bathing your preemie baby.

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1 Comment

Renee3437544 28 weeks 1 h

help as much as possible, if they allow it. Ask to change diapers, hold her while they change IVs, feed her, anything to give you face time with the baby! The nurses recommended I be there for every feeding during the day but to pump at home for a couple of the night feedings so that I could get sleep and relax. Just sitting in the NICU can be stressful even if your baby is doing ok. The beeps, crying and watching other babies just wears on you. But stay positive. And accept help from your loved ones!