Originally published in 1983, in the two decades prior to
publication, specialised neonatal units for the treatment of sick
or preterm babies had been set up in most major neonatal centres.
In the early years these units did little to prevent separation of
parents and babies and evidence accumulated of the ill effects of
this situation. In addition, we had gradually become aware of the
difficulties of building a relationship with a sick or immature
baby even under more ideal circumstances.
This book, in a series of authoritative review chapters, sets
out to describe the process by which social relationships develop
after birth and the ways in which this process may be distorted by
separation, the condition of the baby or by the process of medical
treatment. Experienced practitioners describe practical steps which
may be taken to support parents and foster their relationship with
their babies in treatment situations. The final section of the book
examines the organisation of neonatal care in a number of widely
different settings and indicates that diverse approaches may be
successful in achieving the same ends.
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