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Review of Interventions to Reduce Stress Among Mothers of Infants in the NICU
Ways to Reduce Stress in Mothers with Babies in the NICU
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Abstract
Nearly half a million preterm infants are born each year in the United States.
- Preterm delivery leads to significant psychosocial challenges for mothers.
- Mothers of preterm infants may experience increased stress due to feelings of helplessness and exclusion.
- The time spent in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) can hinder emotional preparation for parenting.
- Parents often lack sufficient knowledge about caring for their infants in the NICU.
- Interventions by nurses may help to alleviate the stress faced by mothers of NICU infants.
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