Transition to parenthood in the neonatal care unit: a qualitative study and conceptual model designed to illuminate parent and professional views of the impact of webcam technology

• Main Authors: Susan Kerr (Author), Caroline King (Author), Rhona Hogg (Author), Kerri McPherson (Author), Janet Hanley (Author), Maggie Brierton (Author), Sean Ainsworth (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2017-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Complications during pregnancy, childbirth and/or the postnatal period may result in the admission of a baby to a neonatal unit (NNU). While the survival and long-term prospects of high-risk infants are enhanced by admission, the enforced separation of the parent and child may ha...