Developmental Care of Newborns & Infants: A Guide for Health Professionals

Presenting valuable information on the interaction between an infant, the family, and the surrounding environment, this practical resource from the National Association of Neonatal Nurses (NANN) discusses developmental care to help readers support the individualized needs of the developing newborn and the family. Featuring a multidisciplinary approach to care, the book also includes contributions from a variety of experts in medicine, physical therapy, occupational therapy, family health, developmental care, and nursing.

• Provides readers with a multidisciplinary approach to the developmental care of newborns and infants.
• Includes the core knowledge of developmental care and the impact on that care.
• Focuses on solid, evidence-based practice across all disciplines and care providers.
• Incorporates the family as an integral part of the team, as family-centered care supports the parental role as primary care provider.
• Follows a holistic approach to understanding the interaction between the infant, family, and environment.
• Represents the concept of care as a continuum from prenatal to home discharge.

National Association for Neonatal Nurses (NANN); Carole Kenner, DNS, RNC, FAAN, Associate Dean for Academic Advancement, Professor, Clinical Nursing, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL; and Jacqueline McGrath, PhD, RN, NNP, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Assistant Professor, Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ