Oregonian reporter Amy Wang, writing in her family-centered  blog called, “Omamas” gives a glowing review of the Micropremature Babies film. Check it out, here: http://tinyurl.com/cmdtfo Home > Omamas Film looks at the emotional, ethical side of ‘micropreemies’ Published: Saturday, April 25, 2009, 6:15 AM     Updated: Wednesday, April 29, 2009, 1:44 PM Amy Wang, The Oregonian When my son was in the neonatal intensive care unit at Providence St. Vincent, we joked that at 5 pounds, he was “the giant of the NICU.” With the ...

Click here: KGO Oct. 2002 Candy was a guest on KGO radio talk show host John Rothmann’s show in 2002, speaking about micropremature babies, the nursing shortage and the healthcare crisis in America. Click to hear an 8 minute excerpt of the  60 minute conversation, including some of the call-in questions and answers.

danea-g-podcast2 Danea gives advice to parents of preemies on how to cope.

danae-g-podcast1 Mom of 24 week twins, Danae Gemmel gives hope and encouragement to the parents of premature babies.

I am pleased to see, albeit sad to hear, the news media bring attention to the recent study results about developmental problems among Late Preterm Infants. I represent a national community of NICU nurses, who has been conscientiously lobbying to change the increase in late preterm births, for over a decade. It is true that these elective cesarean sections are often brought on by real medical problems. However, the cavalier attitude of some obstetricians seems to be rooted in the fact that in the US, NICUs “produce miracles all the time,” as one OB argued. This has led to a measurable increase in...