Did You Know?
A form of holding encouraged in many NICUs is known as Kangaroo Care. This is holding your infant inside your shirt/blouse, against your skin. It also is known as "skin-to-skin contact." Talk to your NICU staff about the benefits. |
The People
Many professionals work together to care for preemie babies.
The Equipment
The monitors provide the nurses and doctor with important information continuously.
Common Abbreviations
Visit this resource for explanations of the abbreviations you may hear surrounding your baby's care. |
