Understanding the NICU: What Parents of Preemies and Other Hospitalized Newborns Need to Know

by The American Academy of Pediatrics

Book Overview

Most parents do not expect to begin life with their new baby in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Parents of preemies and other hospitalized newborns often feel lost and powerless amidst this new world of medical vocabulary, technology, and numerous health care providers.

Understanding the NICU will guide you through your NICU journey, help you communicate with members of the NICU team, and learn about your baby's condition so...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1610020480
• ISBN13: 9781610020480
• Release Date: November 2016
• Publisher: American Academy of Pediatrics
• Length: 260 Pages
• Weight: 1.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.2" x 9.1"