Background Each year millions of fathers face the hospitalization of their premature babies
in the NICU. Without having any preparation to accompany the hospitalization of the …

Background In recent years, there has been a wide array of research studies published on
parental mental health and stress following very preterm birth. This review aims at reviewing …

There are few programs available aimed at preventing short-and long-term negative
consequences after preterm birth and covering the entire care continuum. The “Transition to …

Pictorial humanization is a useful intervention for the improvement of hospitalized patients'
affective states. Despite benefits in many hospital wards having been well documented, so …

Background: Lactation and breastfeeding present an extraordinary challenge for mothers of
prematurely born infants. Purpose: To explore the significance of and the circumstances that …

Fathers are prone to experiencing difficulties bonding with their preterm infants, yet little is
known about the associated factors. In this study, we examine the roles played by four of …

Prematurity and them related conditions are subject of scientific discussion. From the point of
view optimization of postpartum processes, timely assessment of individual biomedical and …

Background Families with preterm infants find life after hospital discharge challenging and
need tailored support to thrive. The “Transition to Home (TtH)”-model offers structured …

Purpose This study investigated the parenting experiences of mothers of young children
born moderate-to-late preterm (MLPT) in South Korea. Methods In this qualitative study …

This study addresses the paucity of research on parents of extremely preterm adolescents
(born< 27 weeks of gestation) and their experiences within the framework of parental …