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Special Baby Care: In Hospital With Baby

Special Baby Care: In Hospital With Baby

Can I stay in the hospital with my baby?
Almost always allows parents to stay as long they want in the special care wards, except in the moments that made the medical round or some special treatment.

Is prolonged hospitalization of a baby can cause problems later?
Many parents wonder if prolonged hospital stays after the babies will have difficulty adapting to life outside the incubator and if the link between the child and parents will be affected. It has been shown that there are difficulties, however it is recommended the constant presence of parents, contact and permanent affection to the baby while in the special care nursery.

Can I hold my baby or touching it if it remains in intensive care?
If you are in an incubator, probably at first not allowed to hold in her arms, but the incubators have special little doors that allow him to touch and feel the warmth of the skin and body odor, which makes you feel the presence their parents and provide reassurance when anxious. But if the baby is premature, parents will need to wash their hands with special soap and possible use of gowns and gloves to prevent infection by bacteria or viruses that might spread.