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Early Arrival

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This guide explores a variety of ways that parents of preterm babies can bond with and care for their children both while they are in the hospital and after they transition home. Even though your son or daughter arrived sooner than expected and is staying in the NICU, there are many ways for you to love, care for, and connect with your baby during the everyday moments you share.

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