Couplet Care-The Next Frontier of Care in the Newborn Intensive Care Unit

Abstract

Couplet care of mother and newborn intensive care unit (NICU) baby in the same room is a new, rapidly evolving option for the care of NICU babies. This change has structural and operational challenges that require careful planning but its successful implementation is likely to drive enhanced family participation in the care of their baby throughout the NICU stay as well as improve collaboration between obstetric and neonatal providers.

Keywords: Couplet care; Family-centered care; NICU design.