by Parijat Deshpande | Nov 16, 2017 | Emotional Health
World Prematurity Day wasn’t a day I ever knew about or had any connection to until I became a preemie parent myself. Having spent 109 days in the NICU watching my son fight for his life, I became aware of the harsh realities of extreme prematurity first hand: the...
by Parijat Deshpande | Oct 3, 2016 | Emotional Health, Medical Info & Resources, Professional Insight
Nightmares. Jitteriness. Feeling jumpy. Heart palpitations. Avoiding places that remind you of “that awful time.” What does that sound like? Without any context, to most, that list sounds like symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). PTSD is something many...
by Parijat Deshpande | May 9, 2016 | Medical Info & Resources, Pregnancy & Bedrest, Professional Insight
Over 50% of women on bed rest show signs of depression, research shows. Lack of physical activity, identity loss, lack of control and social isolation are some of the reasons why women struggle with low mood. Added on to all of these risk factors is the biggest risk...
by Parijat Deshpande | Mar 23, 2016 | Medical Info & Resources, Pregnancy & Bedrest, Professional Insight
When my first pregnancy complication began (even before I knew I was pregnant), it set the tone for a very anxious experience. Throughout the duration of my high-risk pregnancy, I was extremely stressed. With one complication coming up after another, bed rest...
by Parijat Deshpande | Nov 30, 2015 | Medical Info & Resources, Professional Insight
Finding the right pediatrician for your preemie is particularly important as preterm infants often have different needs than full-term babies. While your friends may be raving about their pediatricians, there are several additional factors you need to consider when...
