The above scenario, in particular, may isolate a birthing parent from their newborn in a profound way.
But for the parents, their perception is that their baby is not normal.
Below, Zastrow and Cruz share advice for how to best support NICU parents during this high-stress period.
Its also smart to ask, Do you feel like talking?
But they also may not want to talk.
Asking if theyre open to talking before diving into a conversation is a way to respect their boundaries.
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Its about trying to restore balance when theres imbalance going on.
Its about trying to restore balance when theres imbalance going on.
I can tell you that moms and dads in this situation dont eat, says Zastrow.
And particularly for mom, if shes breastfeeding, eating is extremely important.
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(And save baby gifts for when theyre hopefully discharged.)
Another gift option for either parent?
Big, inexpensive button-down T-shirts.
Be supportive of breast-pumping efforts
Whether a new parentdecides to breastfeed or chestfeedis entirely up to them.
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A simple way to support these efforts is to open your freezer to them, she says.
3 things toavoiddoing when your loved one has a baby in NICU
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Treat the discharge like a delayed celebration of having a baby, she says.
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