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Does a Preemie Ever Stop Being a “Preemie”?
Premature Infant Outcomes
All premature infants are at-risk for long-term problems.
Data from study done at LAC-USC Medical Center Pena, et al, 1996
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Long-term studies (Saigal, et al, 1994)
48% had some sensory impairment (vision, hearing, speech)
School Difficulties at Adolescence: Saigal, 2000
NICHD Study Pediatrics, June 2000
Hidden Disabilities in 8-9 year olds: Whitfield, 1997
Psychiatric Outcomes in VLBW infants: Botting 1997
Factors increasing risk
Other risks/problems
Do parents want to know about outcomes?
Imagine..
* Parents’ ability to cope with crisis and its aftermath can have a direct impact on the child’s development. (Affleck and Tennen, 1991)
What caregivers do to help?
Build a trusting relationship
Educate and Encourage Parents
Reassure couples that men and women cope with their crisis differently
Give parents tools for parenting
Resources
* Tell parents their child has had a different beginning. * Allow parents to grieve and learn to cope. * Teach parents how to parent a very special child.
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“The flower that blooms in the face of adversity is often the most beautiful”
Dianne Maroney 16117 Whitestone Drive Parker, CO 80134 (303) 840-7368 www.premature-infant.com maroneyd@aol.com
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Author: dianne maroney.
Email: Maroneyd@aol.com
Home Page: www.preemie-l.org
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