Parent of Preemie Publishes Survival Guide
Conway, AR, January 22, 2008 --(PR.com)-- Registered Dietitian and Mom, Nina Roofe, has written an engaging and heart-warming book dealing with parenting a premature baby. This book is a practical guide to dealing with prematurity through the experiences of Dennis, Nina, and their son, Christian. It addresses the human and emotional aspects as well as the medical challenges of parenting a premature child.
“Nina Roofe has written an incredible resource, a go-to-guide for those finding their way through parenting a premature infant,” writes Dr. Stephanie Vanderslice, parent and professor of writing at the University of Central Arkansas, “It’s a very accessible, witty and human look at a challenging experience that will give anyone whose life is touched by prematurity hope and inspiration.”
By dividing the book into twelve chapters, readers can easily locate topics of interest. During the first days and weeks after delivery of a premature baby, the chapters dealing with changing expectations, guilt, mourning, and accepting help are most needed. As time goes on, the information on accessing resources, being part of the health care team, and medical care and intervention become more important. Other chapters which deal with keeping the faith, dealing with family and friends, and setting priorities are helpful at any time in this process.
Premature babies often face long-term complications and developmental delay. “I could not have written this book while Christian was going through so much medically,” says Mrs. Roofe, “I had to wait until after his last big (heart) surgery.” It was very therapeutic for Mrs. Roofe to write this book. It is her desire to honor the health care professionals, therapists, teachers, family, and friends, who helped her family so much through the tough times, and to give hope and provide a resource for the families currently going through this challenge.
She also wanted to document and leave a legacy for her son, Christian. “I want him to know how much he was loved and cared for, and just how many people were involved in him being the person he is today. Each one of the people mentioned in this book touched Christian’s life in a profound and powerful way. It is an awesome responsibility and realization.”
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Nina Roofe, her husband, Dennis, and their son, Christian live in Conway, Arkansas. She is a Clinical Instructor at the University of Central Arkansas in the Family and Consumer Sciences Department. Her book can be found at http://www.lulu.com/content/822730.
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“Nina Roofe has written an incredible resource, a go-to-guide for those finding their way through parenting a premature infant,” writes Dr. Stephanie Vanderslice, parent and professor of writing at the University of Central Arkansas, “It’s a very accessible, witty and human look at a challenging experience that will give anyone whose life is touched by prematurity hope and inspiration.”
By dividing the book into twelve chapters, readers can easily locate topics of interest. During the first days and weeks after delivery of a premature baby, the chapters dealing with changing expectations, guilt, mourning, and accepting help are most needed. As time goes on, the information on accessing resources, being part of the health care team, and medical care and intervention become more important. Other chapters which deal with keeping the faith, dealing with family and friends, and setting priorities are helpful at any time in this process.
Premature babies often face long-term complications and developmental delay. “I could not have written this book while Christian was going through so much medically,” says Mrs. Roofe, “I had to wait until after his last big (heart) surgery.” It was very therapeutic for Mrs. Roofe to write this book. It is her desire to honor the health care professionals, therapists, teachers, family, and friends, who helped her family so much through the tough times, and to give hope and provide a resource for the families currently going through this challenge.
She also wanted to document and leave a legacy for her son, Christian. “I want him to know how much he was loved and cared for, and just how many people were involved in him being the person he is today. Each one of the people mentioned in this book touched Christian’s life in a profound and powerful way. It is an awesome responsibility and realization.”
Lulu.com is the premiere marketplace for digital content on the Internet, with over 300,000 recently published titles, and more than 4,000 new titles added each week, created by people in 80 different countries. Lulu is changing the world of publishing by enabling the creators of books, video, periodicals, multimedia and other content to publish their work themselves with complete editorial and copyright control. With Lulu offices in the US, Canada, the UK and Europe, Lulu customers can reach the globe.
Nina Roofe, her husband, Dennis, and their son, Christian live in Conway, Arkansas. She is a Clinical Instructor at the University of Central Arkansas in the Family and Consumer Sciences Department. Her book can be found at http://www.lulu.com/content/822730.
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