Support groups for mothers of newborns hospitalized in a neonatal unit

• Main Authors: Elysangela Dittz Duarte (Author), Erika da Silva Dittz (Author), Bárbara Christina Noelly e Silva (Author), Ludimila Laranjeiras Barros Rocha (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Universidade Federal do Ceará, 2013-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Mothers' stay with their babies at a neonatal intensive care unit requires the development of assistance initiatives that also take their needs into account. Games, leisure and educational activities, as well as support groups, are used to alleviate tensions, share information and foster social...