Unexplainable Making Sense: The healing power of touch
Mar 9, 2022
Discover the incredible impact of a parent's touch on premature infants and their pain management. Hear a gripping tale of a mother's experience in the NICU and how skin-to-skin contact can aid healing. Explore the emotional significance of touch and its role in our lives, alongside the challenges faced by those with sensory sensitivities. Dive into innovative alternatives to pain relief and the resilience of babies in the face of adversity. Finally, unravel the complexities of sensory perception and how it compares to technology.
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Naomi's Premature Birth
- Naomi Rendina's high blood pressure during pregnancy led to an emergency C-section at 30 weeks.
- Her daughter spent 92 days in the NICU, enduring numerous painful procedures.
Infant Pain Perception
- Recognizing pain in infants is challenging, especially for pre-term babies who can't verbalize their experience.
- Historically, doctors underestimated infant pain, believing their brains weren't developed enough to feel it.
The Turning Point
- A pediatric anesthesiologist's observations of babies' heart rate and stress hormones during surgery changed the understanding of infant pain.
- This discovery showed that babies do experience distress during procedures, even without fully developed brains.