Parents in the NICU
Neonatal Developmental Care
Our Developmental Care Program is designed to support premature infants and their parents. The program involves parents from day one in caring for the baby by helping them to learn infants’ cues, handling them carefully, positioning them with support, and feeding them. Our program promotes and supports premature babies' adaptability to external environmental events and improves bonding between the infant and their parents.
Parents in the NICU
What is apnea of prematurity?
In premature babies, the part of the brain and spinal cord that controls breathing is not yet mature enough to allow nonstop breathing. The more premature the baby, the greater the chances that apnea will occur.