Darcy Kamin RN

We have the evidence, let’s “shout it from the rooftops” so that both parents and practitioners can make the best informed choice for families!
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Preterm-born children are at higher risk for more developmental needs and delays when compared to full-term peers. Inaccurate understanding of bilingualism leads many to abandon their home language “to help” the child! 😳
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But research is suggesting otherwise so our decisions and recommendations should be otherwise.
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September is NICU awareness month - Would you please help spread this information, whether via social media or by word of mouth!? The more of us who know it, the better chance these kiddos and families will have of sustaining family languages 🤍
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Thank you to these researchers for advancing our evidence that bilingualism is beneficial and not harmful EVEN for those at higher risk or with delays and disabilities: Baralt, M., & Mahoney, A. D. (2020). Bilingualism and the executive function advantage in preterm-born children. Cognitive Development, 55, 100931.

Click this to watch an amazing arrival. 💗

Posted @with- @aiims_world • @aiims_world _ Look at the baby popping out! - Cesarean delivery (C-section) is a surgical procedure used to deliver a baby through incisions in the abdomen and uterus. A C-section might be planned ahead of time if you develop pregnancy complications or you've had a previous C-section and aren't considering a vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC). Often, however, the need for a first-time C-section doesn't become obvious until labor is underway. #medshots - - - Follow for more @aiims_world