Psychological Support on the Neonatal Unit
Having your baby (babies) on the Neonatal Unit can be a difficult time. This may be your first experience of being a parent, or you may have other children to think about and care for. Your pregnancy or birth may have been challenging. This might not be what you expected, and you might be dealing with confusing feelings about it.
Parents often describe being on the unit as an ‘emotional rollercoaster’. You might feel overwhelmed, strange, scared or ok. There is no right or wrong way to feel or act in this situation, with so much uncertainty around. It is important to know that these are all natural responses to a distressing situation, and that support is available if you need it.
Surrey Heartlands Spotlights Psychotherapy Service for NICU
Ashford and St Peter’s Hospital and Surrey and Borders Partnership have been featured in the latest film created by Surrey Heartlands to help explain how Integrated Care Systems work.
The short film focuses on neonatal and special care baby units in Surrey and describes how psychotherapists are working on the wards with maternity staff for the benefit of everyone. By working together to resolve bonding and trauma issues for families at the time they are happening, babies are able to develop better, and staff on the ward feel more supported too.
