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Frühgeborene: Der Familienalltag nach der Krankenhausentlassung
Diplomica Verlag 2009; US$ 36.02Vor dem Hintergrund aktueller Probleme um Kindesvernachlässigung und Misshandlung, die aus körperlicher und emotionaler Überforderung der Eltern resultieren können, soll die vorliegende Studie Einblicke in den Familienalltag von Eltern mit Frühgeborenen liefern. Da im Bereich der pädiatrischen Pflege nur wenige wissenschaftliche Erhebungen existieren,... more...
Kangaroo Mother Care
World Health Organization 2003; US$ 15.00Some 20 million low-birth-weight babies are born each year, because of either preterm birth or impaired prenatal growth, mostly in less developed countries. For many small preterm infants, receiving prolonged medical care is important. However, kangaroo mother care is an effective way to meet baby?s needs for warmth, breastfeeding, protection from... more...
L' extrême prématurité
Presses de l''niversite du Quebec 2005; US$ 15.00Grâce à ses progrès constants, la médecine offre aujourd'hui la possibilité d'assurer la survie de plusieurs prématurés. Pouvons-nous décider de ne pas tout tenter pour sauver un nouveau-né? En droit, à qui revient cette décision? Du point de vue de l'éthique, comment délibérer... more...
The Premature Baby Book
Little, Brown and Company 2008; US$ 9.99This major new addition to the Sears Parenting Library is a comprehensive, authoritative, and reassuring guide for parents of premature babies. 20 line drawings & photos. more...
The Leiden Developmental Care Project
Amsterdam University Press 2007; US$ 39.95Explores the effects of various forms of developemental care of preterm infants. more...
Kangaroo Babies
Souvenir Press 2007; US$ 18.99Providing a history and a beautifully illustrated practical guide to kangaroo mothering, this book explains the approach that is changing the way mothers relate to newborn babies and improving the way hospitals treat premature babies and their parents. Already used in 30 countries around the world where incubators are in short supply, kangaroo mothering... more...
Parenting Your Premature Baby and Child
Fulcrum Publishing 2004; US$ 29.95?An invaluable resource.??William Sears, MD The premature birth of a baby is both a medical and family crisis. Within the pages of this comprehensive guide, parents will find compassionate support, practical suggestions for coping and adjusting, and advice that empowers them to handle an array of emotions. more...
Kangaroo Babies
Souvenir Press 2011; US$ 18.94Kangaroo Mother Care was created to help low-birth-weight-infants develop into healthy babies. Newborn babies remain with their mothers who supply the benefits of incubator care; babies are bound to their mothers, or other carers, in skin-to-skin contact. The physical contact regulates the babies' body temperature, and provides essential stimulation,... more...
Born Too Early
Karnac Books 2006; US$ 31.95Many prematurely born children develop normally, but there are many who have to battle with hidden consequences of their too early birth - for example fear and insecurity; hyperactivity and hyper sensitivity; frequent infections; difficulties with concentration and with learning; delayed development of motor-skills; problems with eating and sleeping;... more...
Extreme Prematurity
Cambridge University Press 2006; US$ 42.00Extreme Prematurity examines the controversial issues surrounding the clinical management of premature neonates. The subject matter is very relevant because of the alarming increase in multiple and preterm births, due to the increase in assisted reproductive procedures. No recent book covers the subject in such breadth. more...









