<p>an Infant's Nicu Stay Is A High-stress Time For Both Parents And Siblings. With This Landmark Resource, Professionals Will Discover How To Make The Entire Family's Nicu Experience Easier By Addressing The Needs Of Big Brothers And Sisters Of All Ages. The First And Only Guide To Supporting Siblings Of Infants In The Nicu, This Book Helps Clinicians, Nurses, Child Life Specialists, Social Workers, And Other Professionals Guide Parents As They: Provide Their Older Children With Accurate Information During A High-risk Pregnancy, Discuss The New Baby's Nicu Stay With Siblings In Sensitive, Age-appropriate Ways, Encourage Siblings To Celebrate The Baby's Birth With Activities Like Photo Books And Journals, Make Sibling And Family Visits With The Baby A Success, Locate And Choose A Good Sibling Support Group, Understand And Address The Particular Needs Of Siblings Of Multiple Newborns, Include Siblings In The Discharge Planning Process, Ease The Transition Period When An Infant Comes Home, Support Siblings If The Baby Dies.<p>essential For Practitioners Who Work With Families During And After Intensive Baby Care, This Easy-to-read Book Is Also A Lifeline For Parents Of At-risk Newborns, Who Will Use The Real-world Advice And Strategies To Address The Needs And Concerns Of Their Older Children. Enhanced With Photos And Realistic Stories From The Author's Experience As A Neonatal Child Life Specialist, This Invaluable Book Will Ensure Better Support For New Siblings And Help Make A Stressful, Emotional Time Easier For Everyone Involved.<br><p><b>about The Author:</b><br>linda Rector, M.s., Ccls, Is An Independent Consultant Based In Houston, Texas</p> <h3>doody Review Services</h3> <p><b>reviewer:</b>jay P. Goldsmith, Md(tulane University School Of Medicine)<br><b>description:</b>this Book Was Written For Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (nicu) Professionals And Parents Of Babies In Intensive Care To Help Them Address The Needs Of Older Siblings Before, During, And After Hospitalization. It Is Easy To Read, Without Medical Jargon, And Has Many Practical Strategies And Advice For Healthcare Providers And Parents On Incorporating Families Into The Nicu Environment.<br><b>purpose:</b>the Purpose Is To Provide Information For Professionals And Parents On How To Deal With Siblings Of Nicu Patients In This Stressful Hospital Environment. A Number Of Interventions Suitable To Siblings Of All Ages Are Given For High Risk Pregnancy, During Hospitalization, For Discharge And Even Death Of The Nicu Baby. The Objectives Are Fully Met In This Regard.<br><b>audience:</b>this Guide Is Written For Clinicians, Nurses, Child Life Specialists, Social Workers, Pastoral Care Specialists, And Other Providers In The Hospital Environment. It Is Also Suitable For Parents, Grandparents, And Friends Of Families Who Have Babies In The Nicu. The Author, Linda Rector, Ms, Has A Wealth Of Experience As A Teacher And Child Life Specialist In Various Nicus In Texas.<br><b>features:</b>the 14 Chapters Deal With All Aspects Of Sibling Involvement In A High Risk Pregnancy And Hospitalization Of A Baby In The Nicu. Individual Chapters Cover Talking About And Visiting The Baby, Preparation For Discharge And Even Death Of A Younger Sibling. The Book Is Full Of Age-appropriate Strategies To Lessen The Stress On Older Siblings When A Baby Is In The Nicu. A Unique Aspect Is The Multitude Of Practical Tips For Families Highlighted In Boxes Throughout The Discussions. An Appendix Of Resources Is Included At The End Of The Book Along With An Alphabetical List Of References. Unfortunately, The Resource Guide Is Disease And Diagnosis Oriented And Does Not Include Developmental Resources, And The References Are All At The End Of The Book Rather Than Notated In The Discussions And Following Each Chapter.<br><b>assessment:</b>this Is A Well Written And Comprehensive Discussion About Integrating Older Siblings Into The Nicu Environment. It Will Become An Essential Reference For All Nicu Healthcare Providers As These Units Become More Family Friendly And Less Restrictive In Visitation Policies. Although Various Books Mention These Strategies, This Is The Most Complete Guide For Both Professionals And Parents.</p>
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