3 On The Way: And Ahead of Schedule

by Mónica Figueroa Vírchez, Grace Wintergest (Translator)

Overview

Being a mother of multiples and preemies is a great adventure which is unknown to many. It involves a lot of attention, commitment, dedication, and time to take care of your health at the same time as raising your newborn babies. Be moved by the experiences of a mother who delivered her triplets prematurely in a foreign country, with the help of the NIDCAP method, in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. It is not intended as an advice guide, but it does tell the story of several years of experience for her, her husband and their three babies. Are you afraid of finding out that you will have a multiple pregnancy? Do you know what it means to have babies born prematurely? Can you imagine what life will be like for you and your babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit? Do you have any idea how exhausted you will feel during the first year? Have you heard about the consequences of burnout and chronic fatigue? In this book you will also find answers to your questions about what a high-risk pregnancy and an emergency caesarean section can be like, as well as different concerns such as premature birth and neonatal care, psychological support networks and the monitoring of babies so that they can grow up in the best possible way. As parents, we are often faced with major changes in our lives, and a myriad of different and contradictory emotions and feelings manifest themselves due to the big event. Find out more: Necessary care for the mother during a high-risk pregnancy and in the postpartum. The optimal neonatal care needed for premature babies and the help of the NIDCAP method. Some complications and miracles that can occur in these fragile and sensitive babies. Tips on how to be an active mother in the NICU. The importance of follow-up in premature babies. Important topics such as chronic fatigue, burnout and sleep deprivation, as well as resilience and positive mental attitude. You will value your new conscious motherhood through direct contact with your baby.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9788418520846
Publisher:	Gratia
Publication date:	05/17/2022
Sold by:	Bookwire
Format:	eBook
Pages:	236
File size:	808 KB
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Mónica Vírchez Figueroa is a Mexican psychologist who has lived in Madrid since 2005, in addition to having lived in Barcelona, England and Germany. She has experienced various countries and cultures in the company of her triplets, who were born prematurely in a neonatal unit with the help of the NIDCAP Programme, in London, England.  She is president of PREMATURA, the national association of parents of premature children in Spain, and has supported  mothers in various hospitals in Barcelona and Madrid. She is a member of the parent network within Europe of the European  Foundation for the Neonatal Care of Newborns (EFCNI), in conjunction with 30 countries.  Monica has always been interested in the mental health of mothers and fathers, as well as the monitoring of premature infants.  She currently has a practice, through which she offers guidance and sup- port to parents of multiples and premature babies. She is deeply involved in all areas related to motherhood, parenting, attachment, and bonding.