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The premature baby often arrives without warning, and parents
are thrown into a terrifying period of uncertainty, into a world
of terminology, procedures and medical equipment that they they
hardly knew existed.
The premature baby is fighting a battle for life that grips you
for every minute of each hour of every day... possibly for
several extremely traumatic weeks or months.
The first two weeks are the most stressful period for the parent
as they get to know the NICU, the medical terms, equipment, and
their preemie.
The first few weeks are usually critical for the smaller
preemie, and parents watch, holding their breaths, while their
baby hovers between life and death...one foot in heaven and one
on earth. Nothing else matters at this time, your preemie
becomes the first priority in the world, everything else ceases
to exist. Everyday worries seem trivial in comparison to what
you and your preemie are going through. The parent is filled
with all sorts of emotions, fear of losing their baby, possible
guilt over the baby being born too soon, and the anxiety coupled
with stress is an enormous pressure.
Preemies For Africa Support Group is concerned about
you the parent of a premature baby during this time. Nothing
will ever completely ease your fears while your baby is in a
critical condition but knowing what to expect, speaking with
other parents who have experienced NICU can make a huge
difference.
Preemies For Africa support parents while NICU, when taking baby home,
and during the growing up years.
Only those who have been through all the trauma of NICU and
caring for a premature baby at home, are able to identify with
you, can understand what you are going through and offer support
when you need it most.
Please contact Preemies For Africa to be put in touch with someone in
your area! This type of support makes an enormous difference and
contributes towards helping you cope with your family during an
emotionally stressful time.
Have a look under Support Groups and Forums to see what we
offer.
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