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Parents of Premature / High Risk Infants

National network. Founded 1991. Trained former high risk pregnancy moms provide support to current high risk patients and their families. Provides educational resources, advocacy and emotional support via phone and e-mail.
Write:
Sidelines National Support Network
P.O. Box 1808
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Voice: 1-888-447-4754
Fax: 949-497-5598
Website: http://www.sidelines.org
E-mail: sidelines@sidelines.org
Verified: 01/26/2011

Online. Mutual discussion forum of support for parents with children born six weeks or more before due date. Families and friends are welcome to join discussions.
Website: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/preemie-list
Verified: 03/28/2011

Online. Founded 1997. Offers support for parents of premature babies that are age 4+ years old, for any of their special needs, e.g. mental, physical, emotional or learning disability. Provides support, discussion listserv, prematurity forums, advocacy and educational links. Special children's show-and-tell section.
Website: http://www.prematurity.org
Verified: 04/01/2011

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Last Updated: October 07, 2011

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