Supporting parents of premature babies throughout the life cycle

Premature birth is a challenging journey that accompanies parents throughout their child's life. From the moment of birth until the premature baby's adulthood, parents need professional, emotional, and social support to cope with the unique challenges they face.

Pregnancy at Risk: Reinforcement and Support

A high-risk pregnancy, especially when there is a risk of premature birth, is a sensitive stage that requires close guidance and support. In such cases, the Lahav Association offers dedicated groups such as "Hello, you are already in Highrisk.". This group was established for women who are currently in a high-risk pregnancy, and who are in danger of premature birth. The group is the place to raise questions (both concrete and silly and big and important ones), and also the place to raise needs, fears, and concerns.

The group is accompanied by volunteers from the Lahav Association, who are also mothers of premature babies. We wish you a timely birth, but even if not – we are here.

Here again? The group was formed for you."Before and during pregnancy after premature birth".

The group was established with the understanding that those who have experienced premature birth and premature motherhood arrive at the next pregnancy planning and pregnancy itself with all of these experiences accompanying them. 

Sometimes the mere thought of getting pregnant brings back memories and fears, and the need to share them with someone who understands arises. 

So here, there is a place to consult with each other, to vent our fears, to speak our wishes. That this time will be different.

Beginning: Premature birth support

In prematurity, parents deal with feelings of helplessness, stress, and fear of the unknown. In this situation, emotional support is essential. Professionals such as social workers and lactation consultants help parents adjust to and understand their child's medical condition. The association offers a hotline and telephone support, along with support groups. Facebook and-WhatsApp The parents connect with other parents who are going through similar experiences. Each group has its own group. In addition, there is a support group for everyone involved. In pumping milk and beyond breastfeeding. And also a separate group forFathers of premature babies And a separate group forMothers of premature babies.

At home: life after childbirth

After discharge from the hospital, the coping phase begins at home. Parents are required to manage the premature baby's medical record, monitoring development through follow-ups, treatments, and tests.

Support groups provide information about rights and professional advice, as well as materials tailored to the child's developmental needs, such as the Lahav Association's guidance booklet.

In addition, every region in the country has a group – according to Premature Alumni In the various regions.

Childhood: Dealing with Developmental Gaps

During childhood, parents of premature babies often face developmental delays, learning difficulties, or social coping difficulties. Parent groups become a supportive community, such as a group for parents of premature babies who are coping with Cerebral palsy, or a group for parents of premature babies diagnosed with autism, and professionals help parents strengthen their confidence and ensure equal opportunities for children.

The Lahav Association is a significant support factor throughout the entire process, with diverse projects tailored to each stage of the life cycle of the premature infant and his parents. The services and tools offered by the community support the strengthening of parents, so that they can give their children the best.