Tell the staff how much you would like to be involved so your boundaries and expectations are clear. How much you want to be involved may change as your NICU journey progresses.
In this video mothers Yasmeen, Sobia, Muriam and Zarina share their experiences of having a baby on the neonatal unit.
Remember: as your baby’s parent, you are an important part of their care, and staff should be open to discussing it with you.
I would have rather stayed with my baby but being a first-time mum... I didn't have the confidence to ask. I assumed 'this is just what happens' or 'this is just how it's done'.
Remember, there is no right or wrong answer, and the choice is yours.
I went to get my lunch... When I returned to my bed, they had taken my baby to get a vaccination… they thought I wouldn’t mind if they didn’t wait for me. Truth is, I did mind.
The information in this section is due for review November 2026
