Jenné Johns is the author of Once Upon a Preemie and the proud mother of a micro-preemie baby.Though she had a decade of experience in the health industry at the time of her son's birth, Jenné found herself unprepared for the shock of delivering her son prematurely and having a longer than expected stay in the NICU. Little did she know that her family's journey would lead her to write a book that instills hope into the hearts of other micro-preemie parents.Jenné's story is not new, but it is an inspiration for any parent who faces the roller coaster ride of nurturing a micro-preemie baby in the NICU until they go home. As you take the time to read this book to your miracle baby, we know it will not only be a blessing to you as a parent, but it will help your precious child to know just how special they truly are. "You proved to the world that being a preemie, Doesn't mean you can't fight!"

This major new addition to the Sears Parenting Library is a comprehensive, authoritative, and reassuring guide for parents of premature babies. 20 line drawings & photos.

Good Things Come In Small Packages: I Was A Preemie is a delightful story of one little person's journey of realization as he discovers his difficult beginnings and the real meaning of love.

The increasing prevalence of preterm birth in the United States is a complex public health problem that requires multifaceted solutions. Preterm birth is a cluster of problems with a set of overlapping factors of influence. Its causes may include individual-level behavioral and psychosocial factors, sociodemographic and neighborhood characteristics, environmental exposure, medical conditions, infertility treatments, and biological factors. Many of these factors co-occur, particularly in those who are socioeconomically disadvantaged or who are members of racial and ethnic minority groups. While advances in perinatal and neonatal care have improved survival for preterm infants, those infants who do survive have a greater risk than infants born at term for developmental disabilities, health problems, and poor growth. The birth of a preterm infant can also bring considerable emotional and economic costs to families and have implications for public-sector services, such as health insurance, educational, and other social support systems. Preterm Birth assesses the problem with respect to both its causes and outcomes. This book addresses the need for research involving clinical, basic, behavioral, and social science disciplines. By defining and addressing the health and economic consequences of premature birth, this book will be of particular interest to health care professionals, public health officials, policy makers, professional associations and clinical, basic, behavioral, and social science researchers.

For parents of the nearly 300,000 babies born prematurely each year, Susan L. Madden has written The Preemie Parents Companion .

Immerse yourself in the essence of our daily, weekly and monthly family adventures. From simple moments to captivating stories from my past, this book is a celebration of our shared journey, enriched with valuable lessons and advice passed from mother to daughter. Through laughter, tears, and cherished memories, discover how each page is a love letter to the future, brimming with wisdom, connection, and the enduring power of family bonds.

Small But Mighty is a beautifully illustrated children's book that highlights the bond between a mother and her premature baby in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Follow her journey as she cares for her baby in the NICU, experiencing the joy, grief and unconditional love that comes with the birth of a preemie. This book was written specifically for mothers to read to their NICU babies. Every year, an estimated 15 million babies are born prematurely. They often require lengthy hospitalization that may result in speech and language delays later in life. Reading to preemies not only improves brain development, but may improve their vocabulary and reading proficiency as children and teens. Many NICU moms report feeling helpless. It can be weeks, or even months, before they're able to participate in their baby's care. Reading Small But Mighty helps mothers to play an important role in their baby's long-term growth and development. And, as their preemie grows, this book serves as a reminder of the triumphant milestones accomplished in the NICU!