Did You Know?
Many nurseries are finding ways to help preemies develop as normally as possible during their stay in the hospital. This is called giving the preemie "developmental care." |
Introduction
Learn why preemies are very different from full term infants.
Understanding Preemie Development
To learn about what infants do, it is helpful to think about five areas of development.
How to Help Preemies Develop Well
There are many things that you can do to help your baby progress.
Giving "Developmental Care"
A major goal of developmental care is to protect the preemie's brain and central nervous system.
The Physical Environment
Learn how your baby's environment is changed to minimize stress.
The Social Environment
Discover how to interact with your baby, and learn about kangaroo care.
Understanding Your Preemie as a Person
Your baby is unique even when small.
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