3rd premature infant dies of drug overdose at Indianapolis hospital Boston Herald
INDIANAPOLIS - A third premature infant has died after being accidentally given an adult-sized dose of a blood thinner medication at a hospital last week.
Indiana: Third Premature Infant Dies New York Times
A third premature infant died after being accidentally given an adult dose of a blood thinner at a hospital. The baby girl, Thursday Dawn Jeffers, died late Tuesday at Riley Hospital for Children five days after she was born at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. She had been transferred to Riley once her condition worsened from receiving an adult dose of the drug Heparin, a drug routinely given
3rd premature infant dies of drug overdose at Indianapolis hospital Boston Herald
INDIANAPOLIS - A third premature infant has died after being accidentally given an adult-sized dose of a blood thinner medication at a hospital last week. "We are all saddened by this news and
3rd Premature Baby Dies at Ind. Hospital The Christian Post
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - The grandmother of a third premature infant who died after being accidentally given an adult-sized dose of blood thinner medication at a hospital said Wednesday that she prayed other families wouldn't go through what she had, because it was hard "to sit there and watch my granddaughter die."
Preconception Care Crucial To Improving Maternal And Infant Health Science Daily
The preconception period -- the time before a woman becomes pregnant -- is crucial to reducing many of the risks of birth defects and premature birth. Every visit to the doctor for women of childbearing age should be considered an opportunity to discuss reproductive health. Continued improvements in the infant and maternal mortality rates will depend on interventions before a woman becomes
Adult dosage kills third infant at hospital Louisville Courier-Journal
The mother and grandmother of a third premature infant to die from a hospital's accidental overdose of a blood thinner grasped for answers yesterday to explain the tragic mistake. The infant, Thursday Dawn Jeffers, died five days after she was born at Methodist Hospital.
3rd Ind. Preemie Infant Dies of Overdose San Francisco Chronicle
A third premature infant has died after being accidentally given an adult-sized dose of a blood thinner medication at a hospital last week. "We are all saddened by this news and our hearts are with this family, and all the families who have been
Infant Deaths in Indiana Prompt Changes at Metro Hospital WHO-TV 13 Des Moines
The tragic deaths of three Indiana infants have prompted Metro hospitals to take a look at their procedures for handing out medication. Earlier this week, three premature infants received fatal overdoses of the blood thinner, Heparin, in a hospital in Indianapolis. At least one hospital has made changes as a direct result of what happened in Indiana.
It Is Crucial To Improve Maternal And Infant Health With Preconception Care Medical News Today
Continued improvements in the infant and maternal mortality rates will depend on interventions before a woman becomes pregnant, according to officials from the March of Dimes, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other experts. [click link for full article]
Officials advised of baby peril The Herald News
A relative of a murdered 3-month-old Bridgeview girl said she warned the baby's life was in danger and urged authorities to take her into care within a day of her premature birth.

Premature Baby Resource Websites
Rosanne Smith's Preemie Ring is a collection of premature infant web sites. Go around the ring and visit sites of preemie parents all over the world.
A Primer on Preemies
Caring for a premature infant is even more demanding than caring for a full-term infant, and the high-risk clinics pay special attention to the needs of the
Premature Infant -- Overview
What is prematurity? - A full - term pregnancy lasts about 40 weeks. An infant born at 38 weeks is fully
THE MERCK MANUAL, Sec. 19, Ch. 260, Disturbances In Newborns And
The premature infant is small, usually weighing < 2.5 kg, and tends to have thin, shiny, pink skin through which the underlying veins are easily seen.
Premature Baby Premature Child
High risk pregnancy, causes of prematurity, infant loss and other issues related to premature delivery and pre-tem birth.


Premature Infant -- Overview
What is prematurity? - A full - term pregnancy lasts about 40 weeks. An infant born at 38 weeks is fully
THE MERCK MANUAL, Sec. 19, Ch. 260, Disturbances In Newborns And
The premature infant is small, usually weighing < 2.5 kg, and tends to have thin, shiny, pink skin through which the underlying veins are easily seen.
Premature Baby Premature Child
High risk pregnancy, causes of prematurity, infant loss and other issues related to premature delivery and pre-tem birth.
Premature Babies: Caring for Your Baby -- familydoctor.org
Information for parents about caring for premature babies from the American Academy of Family Physicians.
BabyZone: Dr. Nathan's Index to Premature Babies
This page is about premature babies. His particular interests are the problems of the newborn infant. The purpose of this site is to educate and support
AllRefer Health - Premature Infant (Preemie, Preterm Infant)
Premature Infant (Preemie, Preterm Infant) information center covers causes, prevention, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, incidence, risk factors, signs,
Premature-Infant.com
The birth of a premature infant is a journey few are aware of unless they are faced with the overwhelming experience. The joy of giving birth is often
Premature Baby Premature Child
Resources and articles for parents of premature babies and children born prematurely.