59 4. Family-centered care to help mothers and baby Family-centered care focuses on involving the parents in caring for the baby right from birth until the time they go home. 5. Supportive care practices to help premature babies in their overall development and growth a) Position and handling: The muscles of a premature baby are not as strong as those of a full-term baby. If your baby is not supported well, she/he usually lies with her/his arms and legs extended. These postures may lead to delays in motor development. To help premature babies, they are provided nesting. A nest provides boundaries for babies to push and rest against. High boundaries help babies get their hands and feet toward the midline position. b) Providing mother’s milk: All babies require their mother’s milk for energy and nourishment. Encouraging the mother to express milk, understand and respond to their baby’s cues and behaviors for feeding, and participate in developing their baby’s feeding plan, allows them
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