Helping your baby grow and develop: In the NICU - 06/2015

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Helping your baby grow and develop: In the NICU

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Abstract

This handout explains how the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) creates womb-like conditions to help a preterm baby grow and develop. It includes sections on temperature, positioning, pressure and containment, vision and hearing, swallowing and digestion, and bonding with mom.

Author

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

Publisher

University of Washington Medical Center

Date Published (original date)

2015

Revision Date

06/2015

Print Abstract

General Subject

Hospital Stay

Pregnancy, Childbirth, & Infant Care

Specific Subject/Keyword

Parent Education

Premature Infants

Languages

English

Record ID

4374