Fathers' experiences of supporting their partners during their preterm infant's stay in the neonatal intensive care unit: a multi-method study.

Alberto Stefana Paolo GhiaEzio Maria PadovaniManuela Lavelli

Published in: Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association (2021)

Fathers supporting their partners during the stay in the NICU experience emotional distress and the need for being supported that often are hidden. This demands a great deal of emotional and physical energy.

Keyphrases

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