The Importance of Activities of Daily Living in the NICU: Nurturing Growth and Development
By: Mary Coughlin Published on: 13/10/2024Highlights how essential daily care activities—such as posture and play, feeding, skin care, and bathing—support the development and well-being of babies in the NICU. This blog post explores how these simple yet powerful routines foster physical growth, emotional bonding, and long-term development while empowering families and supporting clinicians in providing compassionate, individualized care.
Child Maltreatment in the NICU: Recognizing the Unseen Harms
By: Mary Coughlin Published on: 09/10/2024This blog post explores the often overlooked forms of child maltreatment in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), emphasizing the importance of trauma-informed developmental care. From inadequate pain management and prolonged parental separation to lack of sleep protection and frightening feeding experiences, the post highlights how unintentional harm can impact preterm babies. It also underscores the critical role of compassionate collaborative care in supporting both the emotional well-being of infants and their families. Through a trauma-informed lens, this post calls for a balance of science and soul in neonatal care, ensuring that every baby has the opportunity to thrive
Addressing Pain and Stress in the NICU: A Path to Comfort and Healing
By: Mary Coughlin Published on: 06/10/2024Delves into the critical role of pain and stress management for newborns in the NICU. This blog post explores strategies for preventing, assessing, and managing pain, while highlighting the vital role families play in their baby’s care. Discover how compassionate care and proactive interventions create a more peaceful, healing environment for babies, families, and clinicians alike.
The Importance of Protected Sleep in the NICU: Nurturing Growth and Healing
By: Mary Coughlin Published on: 29/09/2024highlights the critical role that sleep plays in the development and recovery of newborns in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. This blog post explores the strategies for assessing and supporting restful, quality sleep while ensuring safe sleep practices. It emphasizes how protected sleep fosters brain development, physical growth, and emotional well-being. By prioritizing and safeguarding sleep in the NICU, we create an environment where babies can thrive, families feel reassured, and clinicians deliver the best possible care.
