Multiple Births
Bringing home twins, triplets or premature infants can be
stressful and you will need help! As parents of multiples or
premature infants, your needs will be challenging an
on-going. We can help you get through this stressful and
exciting time by assisting with a smooth transition into
parenthood.
We offer personalized attention and flexible scheduling to
meet your needs. We are the only company specializing in
multiples and medically fragile infant care, so trust us to
take care of your precious infants.
We have been assisting parents of multiples in many areas
including:
- Postpartum care
- Caesarian section care
- Breastfeeding techniques and support
- Growth and development issues
- Infant routines
- Feeding Routines
- Counseling and support for parents
Premature Infants
Beautiful babies born too soon…
As parents of a premature infant/s you’ll find
yourselves hurtled into a crash course on prematurity as you
begin to search for information. You’ll have so many
questions. The medical professionals involved in the care of
your baby will answer most of your questions. They will
explain the miracles of modern medicine and how it has led to
promising prognosis for premature infants.
However, the mix of worries, concerns and emotional stress
can often be overwhelming and when your premature baby is
discharged, you may be concerned about care at home. We can
help with many common premature infant conditions,
including:
- Feeding concerns
- Failure to Thrive
- GE Reflux
- Low Birthweight
- Multiples
- Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Poor Sucking Reflex
Our nurses are available for days or nights and can assist
with:
- Monitoring and observing for aspiration pneumonia
- Monitoring intake and output (due to slow feeding and
vomiting)
- Teaching breastfeeding techniques and assist with
feedings
- Monitoring for apneaic attacks and failure to
thrive
- Promoting and maintaining caloric intake through
small and frequent feeds
- Promoting and maintaining caloric intake through
small and frequent feeds
- Providing developmentally appropriate auditory,
tactile and visceral stimulation
