Healing Touch: Pain Management in Preterm Infants

This chapter explores the challenges of managing pain in preterm infants in the NICU, highlighting innovative, humane alternatives to opioids, like glucose and parental skin-to-skin contact. It emphasizes the crucial role of parental involvement in pain relief and neonatal care while comparing practices in the U.S. and Sweden. The chapter also reflects on the emotional journey of parents, showcasing the resilience of babies amid their struggles.