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M Ladden

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PubMed1992

Parenting and supportive programs.

The transition to parenthood is a crucial time in the development of the parent-infant relationship. When this transition is interrupted, as in the high-risk pregnancy and delivery of a low-birth-weight infant, the infant and family may be at risk for parenting problems. Nurses play an important role in facilitating the optimal parenting experience for these families at risk. Many supportive programs have been developed, such as home nursing services and parent support groups, to enhance the parenting relationship in this vulnerable population. Further evaluation is needed to determine the effectiveness of these approaches.

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The impact of preterm birth on the family and society. Part 2: Transition to home.

The birth of a preterm infant and the transition from the acute care of the newborn intensive care unit (NICU) to home can impose many emotional and financial stresses on the family. This article, the second in a series on the impact of preterm infants on the family, discusses the issues that must be considered by the nurse in planning for the discharge of these infants, who may have complex medical needs at home. The coordination of these home services and advocacy for preterm infants and their families is an important role for nurses.

Child↗
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The impact of preterm birth on the family and society. Part 1: Psychologic sequelae of preterm birth.

Preterm birth has been identified as the number one perinatal and neonatal problem in the United States today. During the past decade, clinical and technologic advances in the treatment of preterm and other medically complex infants have resulted in more "survivors." But what are the costs of these advances? Many survivors face serious lasting medical complications. The focus of this series is an overview of the common pathophysiologic, psychologic and long-term care needs of the preterm infant. This article provides a discussion on the relationship between the birth of a preterm infant and the stress it evokes on the family and society.

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