LibGuides: Women and Newborn Health Library (WNHL): Premature Birth and Babies

New Resources in the Library

Come home Ella by Chelsea Davies
Call Number: WS 410 DAV
ISBN: 9781925592351
Publication Date: 2020
Come Home Ella light-heartedly follows the emotional journey of a family after their baby's early arrival.
It takes two to talk : a practical guide for parents of children with language delays by Elaine Weitzman
Call Number: WS 105.5.C8 WEI
ISBN: 9780921145523
Publication Date: 2017
It Takes Two to Talk gives parents the tools to make early language intervention a natural, ongoing part of everyday life with their child.
Preemie care : a guide to navigating the first year with your premature baby by Karen Lasby
Call Number: WS 410 LAS
ISBN: 9781999044305
Publication Date: 2019
An essential resource for parents of premature babies. With extensive and up-to-date information about how to look after your little one.
Breastfeeding: your premature baby by Australian Breastfeeding Association.
Call Number: WS 125
ISBN: 9781925766172
Publication Date: 2019

Find books & DVDs in the library

New books April 2022
New books are available from the library for a 2 week loan.

Pamphlets and fact sheets

The following is a selection of information available online. Click the link to go to the pamphlet.

There's no such thing as a silly question: a practical guide for families living with a child with a serious or chronic illness, disability or mental illness. (WA Department of Communities)
The aim of this book is to assist parents of children with a serious or chronic illness, disability or mental illness, to find their way around the medical and community systems.
75 Fantastic books to read aloud to NICU babies
Bonding in the NICU is a struggle, but one easy way to connect, particularly when you can't be holding your little one for any reason, is to read aloud to him or her. Babies know their parents voices, so hearing you reading will comfort and connect you both.
About Cerebral Palsy (Cerebral Palsy Alliance)
This webpage provides up-to-date, evidence-based and reliable information to assist people with cerebral palsy, their families and clinicians to understand cerebral palsy and to make informed decisions about interventions and therapies.
Coping with bedrest (Tinysparks)
If you are at risk of premature delivery, you may be advised to go on bedrest. You may be allowed to stay at home, or need to be monitored closely at your hospital.
Corrected and chronological age (Miracle Babies Foundation)
When a baby is born before their due date, they will have two ages: their corrected age and their chronological age.
Going home with your premature baby (Raising Children)
It’s normal to feel a mix of excitement and nervousness when it’s time to take your premature baby home from hospital. It can help to be prepared before the big day arrives.
Hope - A guide to surviving bed-rest (Tiny Sparks WA)
In the field of preterm birth prevention, a small number of women may benefit from time spent lying horizontal as it may relieve pressure on the cervix. For these women, the guidelines in this booklet provide invaluable advice as to how they can manage when needing to spend extended periods of time confined to bed.
Introducing Solids to Premature Babies (The Royal Women's Hospital)
Neonatal Care Glossary of Terms (Miracle Babies Foundation)
Neonatal follow-up program (KEMH)
The Neonatology Clinical Care Unit (NCCU)
provides follow-up care for babies who may be vulnerable to developmental challenges after birth.
Newborn emergency transport service (CACHS)
NETS WA is the Newborn Emergency Transport Service, a mobile intensive care unit for babies. NETS transport sick newborns and young infants per year from their hospital of birth to the neonatal unit at either Perth Children's Hospital or King Edward Memorial Hospital.
Premature Babies (Raising Children.net.au)
Links to articles and pamphlets on premature babies
Premature Birth (Mayo Clinic)
Supporting NICU families (Miracle Babies Foundation)
Tips for extended family and friends.

Websites and support groups

Birth.com.au
Life's Little Treasures Foundation: supporting families of premature & sick babies
An Australian charity which is dedicated to providing support, friendship and information, and assistance to families of children born prematurely or sick.
March of Dimes
This site contains information on premature births and related topics (USA - based site).
Miracle Babies Foundation
Telethon Speech and Hearing
A charitable organisation supporting children with hearing loss, speech and language difficulties.
Tiny Sparks WA
Tiny Sparks WA is a not-for-profit charity run by local volunteer families, dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of mothers enduring high-risk pregnancies, newborns requiring the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) or special care nursery (SCN), and the communities supporting them in Western Australia.

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