The benefits of cuddles
“Doctors say that when cuddled, babies can experience more relaxation, high blood oxygenation, better pain tolerance and more stable body temperature”
An interesting article and associated video from ABC news: http://goo.gl/C98oZK
Kangaroo cuddles with parents are so valuable and The Little Miracles Trust is pleased to have purchased specific maternity chairs for multiple NICUs. These chairs are purpose built in consultation with health professionals to provide ultimate comfort and support with a non-slip, retractable foot-tray (which tucks away neatly when not in use) along with an adjustable lumbar cushion. Also, they are covered in vinyl that is suitable for the hospital and healthcare environment.
Thanks so much for sharing your personal story!
We get a lot of positive feedback from families in a neonatal unit who read these stories and feel strength, hope and positivity knowing that they are not alone going through these experiences and feeling certain emotions.
If you would like to discuss sharing the story of your neonatal journey, we’d love to hear from you.
Support Us
If you want to help our support of families going through the stress and anxiety of a neonatal journey, you can donate via the link below.
- The Little Miracles Trust provides support to families of premature or sick full-term babies as they make their journey through Neonatal Intensive Care, the transition home, and onwards. We do not receive any Government funding and are entirely reliant on the generosity of individuals, companies and organisations in the form of donations, value-in-kind donations, grants, sponsorship and fundraising events to supplement operating costs and fund our services and initiatives.
- As we are a registered charity (CC56619) with Charities Services New Zealand we will send you an IRD compliant tax receipt – this will happen automatically by return email.