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Preemie Power Contest
This contest information was sent to me in efforts to spread the word about Preemie Power. This is a good opportunity to talk about and share pictures of your special preemie. – Afton We are excited to announce that Preemie Power has begun! Hand to Hold, a nonprofit parent support organization, established Preemie Power to [...]
Book Review: Preemie Parents
“Preemie Parents: 26 Ways to Grow with Your Premature Baby”, by Tami C. Gaines, was generously donated to me so I could read and review it. I sat down today and gave it my full attention and was surprised at how quickly I was able to get through the book. I must congratulate Tami on [...]
The pros and cons of kangaroo care
Holding your beautiful little miracle brings forth a wide array of emotion; fear, sadness, happiness, and sometimes even guilt but the importance of your touch can be a life changing event for your preemie. Kangaroo care is an up close and personal encounter, it consists of placing your child in their diaper on your bare chest. [...]
hello all!
Hello! My name is Ashley Berreth, mother of 27 weeker Noah, and it is my honor to say I will be the next caretaker of this incredible website. For two years Afton Mower has done an awesome job spreading awareness and lifting heavy hearts. Although no one can take her place. I promise to do [...]
Preemie Bloggers
I’m sure many of you have noticed that the past month or two has been very slow on Preemie Babies 101. To be honest I’ve just kind of burned out. I’ve said most everything I felt so anxious to share when I started the blog, my preemie is growing up, and my passions have skipped [...]
When to Stop Pumping?
My son was born on July 3rd at 24 weeks. The entire time he was in the hospital, I pumped every 3-5 hours. Every day. It was very meaningful to me because I knew how good my milk was for him, and it was something that no one else could do – only I could. [...]
Video: Anthem Health
Follow the link “Little Keith” to watch a short video created by Anthem Health. Little Keith
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
A few months before my twin girls were to turn a year old, I started to have intense feelings of sadness. I would see a book that I had read while on bed rest and begin crying. If I caught a glimpse of the maternity clothes that I never got to wore, I broke down. [...]
