Navigating Pain in Preterm Infants

This chapter recounts a mother's harrowing experience during her daughter's emergency delivery and the subsequent challenges in the neonatal intensive care unit. It explores the complex nature of pain perception in premature infants, detailing historic misconceptions and advancements in their pain management. The narrative highlights the potential long-term effects of painful experiences on brain development, while also introducing non-drug interventions to support healthier outcomes.