Posts Tagged ‘cerebral palsy’

Recommended Reading for Preemie Parents – Blogging for Prematurity Awareness

Friday, November 7, 2008 21:52 3 Comments

For today’s edition of Blogging for Prematurity Awareness Month, I’d like to share a few books that I think could be useful not only for preemie parents, but extended family, caregivers, and other people who work with preemies on a regular basis.
One of the first things I learned after my preemie was born, was how [...]

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Magnesium Sulfate Reduces Cerebral Palsy in Preemies

Friday, February 1, 2008 10:40 No Comments

Last year, a study came out which compared to common preterm labor drugs – magnesium sulfate (mag) and nifedipine. The study showed that while mag was better at stop uterine contractions in women in preterm labor, it was not significantly more effective at preventing delivery within 48 hours or preventing recurrent preterm labor than [...]

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