A Guiding Hand for Families in NICU and Special Care Nurseries - Digital - Book - Page 33
An introduction to the NICU and SCN
Neonatal Occupational Therapists
specialise in baby development by
educating parents on their infant’s
play, feeding, sleeping and eating.
Neonatal Social Workers offer
emotional support and counselling
services to parents admitted to the
neonatal unit. They can also support
you with information about financial
services and link you to community
services if required.
Pastoral Care and Neonatal
Chaplaincy are available to provide
spiritual and pastoral support to you
and your baby.
Neonatal Physiotherapists manage
the positioning and handling of
your baby as well as developing
exercises to be completed at home
if required.
Neonatal Speech and Lactation
Consultants are involved with
ensuring the most efficient,
safe and comfortable feeding
experience for you and your baby
as well as the development of early
communication skills and emotional
attachment between parent and
child.
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