Monthly Archives: December 2011

Jump into Kangaroo Care

Everyone loves a cuddle but did you know that close skin-to-skin contact with your prem is beneficial to his or her health? Known as kangaroo care, it mimics the way marsupials care for their young and can be carried out … Continue reading

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What’s your plan?

Most first time mothers spend a considerable amount of time developing, or at least considering, a birth plan. Most mothers of premmie babies will remind those first time mothers that even the best laid plans can go astray when a … Continue reading

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A very NICU Christmas

The countdown is on!  A common question during the festive season is “are you having Christmas at your place this year?” with the alternatives assumed that it will be at your house or your family’s.   12 months ago you … Continue reading

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Oh what a month!

I feel like I have lived through a month-long birthday during November, with Global Prematurity Awareness Month activities in full swing! In Australia we kicked off with Life’s Little Treasures Foundation’s (LLTF) Walk For Prems events which were held across … Continue reading

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Recovery!

Airplane safety messages always remind you to fit your own oxygen mask before fitting the masks of children and others around you.  I used to think this was harsh, yet it makes complete sense: how can you care for those … Continue reading

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