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Updated on 3 November 2023
You are over the moon about the newest addition to your family. But your baby decided to come early and is now in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). You canât be in the same room as your baby, canât breastfeed them or hold them for more than a few minutes. As a new parent, you are probably confused and stressed about what to do and how to cope while your premature baby is in the NICU.
In this article, we will discuss some tips that will help you and your partner manage stress and bond with your preemie while they are in the NICU.
Given below are some of the important tips that will help you cope with the situation when your premature baby is in the NICU:
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Most parents are not aware of what exactly a NICU is and how things will proceed further. NICU is an ICU for premature babies where highly trained doctors and nurses will care for your baby. Parents can visit their premature baby but all other visitors are restricted. Depending on the hospitalâs policies and your babyâs condition, you may be allowed to hold them and feed them.
It is very crucial to establish a bond with your premature baby in the NICU. If you are with the baby, you must watch closely their discomfort or pleasure with particular sights, sounds, touches, tastes, smells or movements which will ultimately help in building a good bond with them. Try to hold your baby and establish skin-to-skin contact with them if allowed.
You must find a way to balance work, home, and visiting the hospital. Once youâre comfortable leaving your babyâs side, you can also rest at home. Your baby needs you, but it's also important to have time for yourself, with your partner, and with your other children. Also, find time to do the things you enjoy. These restful breaks will help you regain the strength to keep going.
Not being with your baby can be a very lonely time for new parents. To combat this isolation, you can connect with fellow NICU parents as they share many of your feelings and struggles. You can also share your experiences, informally or in a support group.
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Your family and friends may prove to be a great source of strength for you during this critical period. Let them know how they can best help you, share some of your household responsibilities with them and donât forget to share your feelings with them.
If you are a religious person, this is a great time to explore your spiritual side and seek some spiritual guidance from your priest or spiritual leader. You can also try meditating in silence or worshipping at a religious place to find some inner peace.
Expressing your feelings on paper can help you cope with and move through them. A journal may also strengthen your hope and patience by reminding you how far you and your baby have come. Voice your fears, and hope for the best.
Your premature baby will be in the NICU for somewhere between a few days to several weeks. Consider every day a new beginning full of hope and possibilities. And donât forget to celebrate the little progress your preemie makes while at the NICU.
You may also like: How to Take Care of Your Premature Baby at Home: Some Useful Tips
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Being the parent of a premature baby can be very challenging but by learning how to cope with your feelings, you can become the best support for yourself and your little bundle of joy. This time will pass and soon enough you will take your baby home.
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Ravish Goyal
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