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[The Nidcap, care centred on the newborn]
1Hôpital femme-mère-enfant (HFME), Bron. fabienne.pillet@orange.fr
The Nidcap (Newborn individualised developmental care and assessment programme) sets out a well-thought-out framework of care centred on the infant. Body temperature, nutritional and hormonal regulation is close to that observed in utero and individual stimulation is adapted to the cerebral capacities of the newborn. It thereby favours the harmonious development of the infant.
The Nidcap (Newborn individualised developmental care and assessment programme) sets out a well-thought-out framework of care centred on the infant. Body temperature, nutritional and hormonal regulation is close to that observed in utero and individual stimulation is adapted to the cerebral capacities of the newborn. It thereby favours the harmonious development of the infant.
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