EDITOR ’ S PICK
Guilt
Parents often question what they could have done differently in order to have a different outcome , a normal birth , and no NICU stay . Mothers in particular blame themselves for the situation . Feelings of guilt and blame are common when baby is in the NICU but most premature babies who are born early for unknown reasons . In the majority of cases nothing could have been done to prevent premature birth . Discuss your feelings with your partner and with the medical staff in the NICU . They will help you work through your feelings and move forward as a family .
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