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The birth of a child is a remarkable moment and filled with
enormous emotion. Some babies need help in the early days, months
and sometimes years of their life. It can be heartbreaking to have
to visit your baby in the hospital. It is made easier by the
Nurses, Doctors and support staff of The Children's Hospital at
Saint Peter’s University Hospital because of their care and empathy
for parents and babies alike.
Almost three years ago, my daughter, Elliana was born and
immediately taken to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at
Saint Peter's. It was heartbreaking as I could not hold her in my
arms each night and worse, left the hospital without her. I was
able to spend countless hours with her, often listening to music and
reading to her. This was a wonderful way to bond with my daughter
and I fully believe it helped us both through the difficult time.
When you cannot bond with your baby through touch, what do you do?
Reading aloud allows for a bond to be formed. There is an
incredible moment shared when a parent gets to read to their baby,
for both parent and baby. A baby a can hear your voice, be
comforted and stimulated. Reading to your baby relieves stress to
the parents, knowing that they are forming that bond at the earliest
moments in life.
I'm excited to be able to help the parents of the Saint Peter’s
NICU form this special bond with their babies through my "Books
for Bonding" fundraiser. With your donation, Saint Peter's
staff and I will be able to select special books for the NICU
parents so that they can read to their babies. These books will last
a lifetime and allow for so many sacred moments. The books will be
purchased through Usborne Books & More, an international award
winning publisher who consistently releases new titles.
I am so elated that there is a way that I can help give back to
the hospital that provided such wonderful care to my family. I hope
you will consider supporting my efforts!
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