A Guiding Hand for Families in NICU and Special Care Nurseries - Digital - Book - Page 74
Going home
The day has finally come!
It’s a good idea to try to ensure the day that you take your
baby home is as calm and relaxed for everyone as possible.
This will help you and baby cope with the transition home.
Being prepared and planning the day around your baby’s feeding schedule
will help. In the first few days at home, it is nice to take the time to get to
know your baby, giving you, your partner and your other children (if you
have any) an opportunity to bond.
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Being a parent of a premature or
sick baby can be difficult. Please
don’t take to heart the comments
of others in relation to baby or
worry if you are perceived as
overprotective. Don’t take their
comments or thoughts on board
and create stress for yourself.
Just remember that you are the
baby’s parents and anything
you’re doing is for the health and
well-being of your baby.
Family members need to be sure
they are not sick, have not been
recently sick and have not been
around someone who has been
sick. This is necessary to protect
baby until their immune system is
stronger and able to better cope
with illness.
If a family member or friend is struggling with your life changes, sit down
and discuss with them why you need to be so protective of your baby or
suggest they call LLTF’s on 1300 697 736 for more information about why
it’s important for you to protect your baby in this way.
Some parents request that family and friends don’t visit for the first couple
of days or weeks and keep celebrations to a minimum while everyone
adjusts. There is always time later for visits and a celebration.
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