Parents of premature babies often leave the NICU with lingering fear about their child’s health, even after medical recovery. Published in Pediatric Research, a study led by Margaret Hoge, M.D., Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, is the first to show that an intervention could lower parental perceptions of child vulnerability (PPCV), a critical factor in a child’s development. In this Science in 60+ episode, researchers explain how a brief, trauma-informed therapy program helps parents reframe perceptions of vulnerability, reduce stress, and build confidence after discharge.

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Dr. Hoge is a Dedman Family Scholar in Clinical Care.