Ch. 5- A Second Womb

Read the New York Times article "A Second Womb," and answer the following questions in your notebook for class on Monday.

1.     What is Dr. Als’ ultimate goal or dream for the future of premature childcare in hospitals?

2.     Explain Als’ lighting recommendations. What is the restaurant comparison used in her argument?

3.     Explain Dr. Als’ purpose of a “nest” of blankets.

4.      What is the survival rate for newborns weighing less than 2.2 lbs? ______ %

5.     What is the “unintended consequence” of improved care for premature births?