By Deborah Simmons, PhD LMFT When I was pregnant with my first child, I was full of excitement alongside the typical anxieties that come with bringing a little life into the world. I prepared in every way, yet I did not anticipate a preterm birth – never mind a birth 14 weeks early. At 26…
As neonatologists, we care for the most fragile newborns, some no larger than the size of their parent’s hand. These preterm newborns face many medical challenges. Their lungs and other organs are not fully developed, including their digestive system. Their skin can be paper thin, more vulnerable to injury and less protective against infection. They…
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