Holding Your Baby in Intensive Care
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Hearing these words can trigger strong emotions. Every parent is eager to hold their baby. But holding a baby who is very small or on a breathing machine with lots of tubes and wires can be scary (even for experienced parents). Below are some common questions parents have about holding their baby in intensive care and our recommendations.
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!