Neonatal therapists are a key team member, especially, when in concert with the medical teams, especially nurses. This column speaks of the challenges the author faced as a parent in the NICU then delves into an interview with Heather Batman, a feeding occupational and neonatal therapist who provides personal and professional insight into how those NICU days and the team members ultimately benefit that infant's long-term outcome.
Keywords: NICU care; development; education; family-centered care/parenting; feeding/nutrition; research.
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