Preemie Parents: Recovering from Baby's Premature Birth

Preemie Parents: Recovering from Baby's Premature Birth

by Lisa McDermott-Perez
Preemie Parents: Recovering from Baby's Premature Birth

Preemie Parents: Recovering from Baby's Premature Birth

by Lisa McDermott-Perez

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Overview

The number of premature births in the United States has risen dramatically in recent years, with premature birth now designated the #1 obstetrics problem in the United States - affecting some 12 percent of all births. In the midst of these births—where a mother's arms and joy are replaced by incubators and cautious hope— are the parents, whose strength and emotional stability may understandably wane in the face of the challenges and fears created with the birth. It is about and for the benefit of these parents that this helpful book was written.

Psychotherapist Lisa McDermott-Perez, joined in this work by several medical experts also offering insights, reveals the world of preemie parents and the emotional stresses they face before and after the birth. From feelings of guilt and anger over real and imagined mistakes, to depression, jealousy and fear, we learn how traumatic this time can be fbr mothers and fathers. This book takes us step-by-step to either recover as Preemie Parents or to help loved ones who are facing the situation. Appendices list resources and support networks, definitions of terms and equipment commonly used in neonatal medicine, and common medications and their potential side effects.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780275989064
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date: 01/30/2007
Pages: 192
Product dimensions: 6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Lisa McDermott-Perez is a Licensed Psychotherapist and certified Family Therapist, and also the mother of a child born prematurely.

What People are Saying About This

Susan Hegarty

"I was an obstetrical nurse for 12 years and I learned more about newborn parenting from this book than any experience I had on the job. The author expertly interweaves use of psychotherapeutic techniques useful throughout life, not just in crises situations. This book is a must read for anyone involved in the care and nurturing of a preterm infant. I would also recommend this book as an optional text for any nursing student considering a career in neonatal nursing."

Susan Hegarty, Nurse Educator, Professor Emeritus, Prairie State College

Susan Hegarty

"I was an obstetrical nurse for 12 years and I learned more about newborn parenting from this book than any experience I had on the job. The author expertly interweaves use of psychotherapeutic techniques useful throughout life, not just in crises situations. This book is a must read for anyone involved in the care and nurturing of a preterm infant. I would also recommend this book as an optional text for any nursing student considering a career in neonatal nursing."

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