In questo episodio esploriamo cosa significa nascere prima del tempo, dei rischi reali che questo comporta per lo sviluppo e di quanto le prime settimane di vita possano fare la differenza.

Raccontiamo come la T.I.N. non sia solo un luogo di cura intensiva, ma una “seconda gestazione” fatta di contatto, protezione sensoriale e care posturale. E soprattutto di come i genitori, attraverso gesti semplici ma fondamentali, possano diventare uno dei più importanti fattori di protezione per il loro bambino.

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