My water broke at 34 weeks and my baby is in the NICU and I feel guilty every time I leave the hospital but I also need to shower and sleep.
More people experience this than they realize.
NICU stays create an impossible tension between the need for self-care and the pull to be constantly present for a vulnerable child.
“Where Are You with Birth and early bonding?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.