Leaving baby behind: a parents' survival guide for when a preemie needs intensive care

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Parents and medical experts who have first-hand knowledge about preterm babies and neonatal intensive-care units share their experiences and expertise about preemies needing intensive care. Although the number of preterm births are rising annually, progress in neonatal care and technology has improved preemie babies' chances for survival.

Care and treatment, Analysis, Infants (Premature), Premature infants, Infants (Newborn), Newborn infants, Neonatal intensive care, Hospitalization

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Secrets of labor and delivery nurses: inside tips that will make your life easier when the big day arrives

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Labor and delivery room nurses are the closest to mothers in labor. They are with them throughout the experience of childbirth unless a complication ensues. Tips offered to help mothers in labor include, flexibility towards the nurse's suggestions, an open mind towards the process, and involve the husband.

Management, Practice, Appreciation, Nurses, Childbirth, Delivery (Childbirth), Labor (Obstetrics), Obstetrical nursing

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The power of giving

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Parenting's evaluation of charitable organizations reveals that there are ten outstanding institutions with excellent records. The institutions are involved in youth programs, child welfare and education, healthcare, family and children's advocacy and international aid.

Evaluation, Surveys, Charities, Children's Defense Fund, Boys and Girls Clubs of America, Parenting (Periodical), March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation, Big Brothers-Big Sisters of America, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (Memphis, Tennessee), Child Welfare League of America, Reading is Fundamental Inc. (Washington, D.C.), Christian Children's Fund

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