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Medical

WebMD: Primer on Premature Infants

children.webmd.com/tc/premature-infant-overview
A good general resource, including “Getting to Know the NICU” and “The First Weeks at Home.”

RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus)

American Lung Association: Information on RSV www.lungusa.org/lung-disease/respiratory-syncytial-virus/
Synagis® www.synagis.com
Synagis is currently the only FDA-approved medication to help protect from severe RSV disease.

The Merck Manual

www.merck.com/mrkshared/mmanual_home2/sec23/ch264/ch264c.jsp
Based on a manual widely used by medical professionals, these articles on prematurity are clear, comprehensive and detailed.

American Lung Association: BPD (Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia)

www.lungusa.org/lung-disease/bronchopulmonary-dysplasia/
A brief overview of BPD as well as tips for when you bring your baby home.

KidsHealth.com: A Primer on Preemies

kidshealth.org/parent/growth/growing/preemies.html
KidsHealth offers a “primer on preemies,” including what to expect in the NICU and common complications of prematurity.

HealthyChildren.org by the American Academy of Pediatrics

www.healthychildren.org
Backed by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), HealthyChildren.org has general information about child health and parenting issues, as well as information about the AAP’s programs, activities, guidelines, resources, and more. Here are some articles that will be of special interest to parents of premature babies:

Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral Palsy Guide

https://www.cerebralpalsyguide.com
Cerebral Palsy Guide (CPG) is a national organization that provides easy-to-read information, support and hope for families of children with cerebral palsy.

Cerebral Palsy Group

https://cerebralpalsygroup.com/
Cerebral Palsy Group is an online resource for anyone who has been affected by cerebral palsy, brain injuries, or birth injuries.