Put the parent and baby first. Nurse/parent relationships in neonatal intensive care.

1. The nurse's role in special care baby units must develop from one of taking charge of the baby to sharing the care with the parents. 2. Nurses in SCBUs are the babies' and parents' advocate. 3. Nurse education must emphasise the need to value parental involvement in care. 4. The ultimate goal should be the baby's integration into its family.