MU158 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Preterm Birth, Music Therapy, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
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Therapeutic process of auditive stimulation is based upon recordings of mother"s voice and psychotherapeutic crisis intervention. Doctor or nurse suggests infants for music therapy. Absolutely necessary to immediately assist the mother in the nicu. Success depends on how capable the mother is of dealing with this new life and finding her way back to her inner and outer resources. Father"s problems are concerned with the survival of both mother and child. At same time, fathers must continue to support families and possibly take care of other kids. However fathers still need to be included in therapeutic support whenever possible. Auditive stimulation for premature babies eliminated use of composed music in favor of mother"s voice. Mother can sing lullabies or children"s songs or write about something and read it. Important for mother to understand that no one can replace her voice. Being active with help mother regain feelings of competence.
