Not Alone in NICU : A Compassionate Companion for Parents of a Baby in Neonatal Care

Having a baby in neonatal care is often described as an emotional rollercoaster. Feeling overwhelmed and distressed is common and many parents experience anxiety, guilt, shame, anger and fear in a new and strange environment. You may not know where to turn or what to do next, but you are not alone. Written by an experienced Consultant Clinical Psychologist specialising in neonatal care for over a decade, this book is a compassionate companion for parents of premature and sick babies. It will: - Help you find ways to get through the first bewildering weeks - Support you to look after the emotional wellbeing of yourself and your family - Work your way through the complexities of becoming and parent and forming a relationship with your baby - Help you make complex decisions and be involved in your baby's care - Address your needs if your baby has a long term or life limiting condition - Speak to the many specific challenges that arise whilst your baby is being treated in hospital - Help you prepare for the transition to home and make sense of your experience Containing over 50 tailored written exercise, links to supporting audio files, parent stories, key information and guidance this book will help you navigate the emotional challenges of your baby's stay in neonatal care.