As I recount my experiences with the utilization of HUG your baby techniques, I wish to convey
the profound impact these skills have had on enhancing my assessment skills as both a nurse and
lactation consultant. On one occasion, upon entering the room of a baby born at 36 weeks
gestational age, weighing 6 pounds and 1 ounce, I shared the information of infant zones and
insights gained from the Late Preterm Course with the parents. After engaging, listening and
educating the parents. I determined that this particular infant required further medical attention.
The parents shared concerns regarding their 40-hour-old baby's difficulty in waking for feeds and
apparent prolonged deep sleep stages. Moreover, due to the family's dark skin tone, assessing
jaundice in the child presented challenges. Subsequently, after relaying these observations to the
attending nurse and neonatal nurse practitioner (NNP), a bilirubin check was conducted,
confirming the necessity for treatment due to hyperbilirubinemia.
Through the educational framework of HUG Your baby, emphasizing "Engage, Empower, and
Educate," and utilizing infant zone concepts, the parents were empowered to articulate their
apprehensions effectively. This instance underscores one of the numerous occasions where HUG
your baby educational materials have not only enhanced my work but also empowered parents in
nurturing their infants. I express my gratitude for this invaluable resource. Thank you!