Preparing to Hold Your Baby in Intensive Care
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Every parent is eager to hold their baby. It can be scary to imagine holding a baby who is very small or on a breathing machine with lots of tubes and wires (even for experienced parents). When it is time for you to hold your baby, the intensive care unit (ICU) team will help you feel supported physically, mentally and emotionally. Here are some common questions parents have when they think about holding their baby in intensive care.
Babies are born needing your touch. Your touch is very different than touch from the hospital staff.
If your baby is not ready to be held, your touch is still important!