Book Recs?

bhilyer · April 2011

Anyone have a book rec on preemies? I've found several on Amazon that look good, but I thought I'd look for some experienced advice.

Thanks!

kaylaaimee · April 2011

The Premature Baby Book by Dr. Sears is my hands down favorite

Our hospital gave us Preemies: The Essential Guide and it is good but better as a reference tool- like if the dr, tells you something, look it up in it but don't read it cover to cover b/c it covers EVERYTHING that can happen so it is kinda scary.

The two of those together are a really good resource IMO. Also, our NICU gave us a little booklet they put together on what to expect, common NICU terms, etc. Ask if yours has anything like that, I found it really helpful b/c the nurses used a lot of the same terminology, etc. as in that booklet.

HTH!

Kiki11 · April 2011

kaylaaimee:
The Premature Baby Book by Dr. Sears is my hands down favorite
Our hospital gave us Preemies: The Essential Guide and it is good but better as a reference tool- like if the dr, tells you something, look it up in it but don't read it cover to cover b/c it covers EVERYTHING that can happen so it is kinda scary.
The two of those together are a really good resource IMO. Also, our NICU gave us a little booklet they put together on what to expect, common NICU terms, etc. Ask if yours has anything like that, I found it really helpful b/c the nurses used a lot of the same terminology, etc. as in that booklet.
HTH!

I second these recommendations. Also, I really enjoyed Half-Baked by Alexa Stevenson. It is a memoir of her 25 weeker's time in the NICU.

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