<p>Join JF&CS and the Massachusetts March of Dimes for a FREE conference for families affected by premature birth.</p>
<h3>Part 1: Guest Speakers Barbara & Richard Van Hoosen</h3>
<p><em>Perspective on prematurity: a mother and father share their unique viewpoints of a shared experience.</em><br />
Presenters Barbara & Richard Van Hoosen are the parents of a former 23-weeker who had a traumatic, complicated NICU stay. They will share their perspectives on those 112 uncertain days.</p>
<h3>Part 2: Parent Discussion Groups</h3>
<ul>
<li>Prematurity and the impact on fathers</li>
<li>Prematurity and the impact on the couple's relationship</li>
<li>The journey from prematurity to special needs</li>
<li>The experience of managing post-traumatic stress symptoms after prematurity</li>
<li>Exploring the ongoing feelings of grief and loss after prematurity</li>
<li>Prematurity and feeding issues</li>
<li>Prematurity and sleep issues</li>
</ul>
<h3>Part 3: Open Group Discussion</h3>
<p>Parents will have the opportunity to come together and share their experiences from the smaller group conversations.</p>
<p><strong>When: </strong>Sunday, November 20<br />
11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.<br />
(Registration and light lunch from 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)</p>
<p><strong>Where: </strong>JF&CS Headquarters<br />
1430 Main Street, Waltham, MA 02451</p>
<p><a href="http://bit.ly/JourneyThroughPrematurity2016" target="_blank" class="button">Register</a></p>
No cost to attend, infants in arms welcome.
<p>Questions? Contact Deborah Walker at <a href="mailto:dwalker@jfcsboston.org">dwalker@jfcsboston.org</a> or 781-693-5652.</p>
