- (HealthDay News) — Premature babies — those born earlier than
37 weeks — are at higher risk of complications and may need to spend time
in the hospital's neonatal intensive care until they are healthy enough to
go home.

The American Pregnancy Association offers these suggestions to help you
bond with your premature newborn:

• Gently touch or stroke your baby as often as possible.
• Try talking, reading or singing to your baby, who is used to the
  comforting sound of your voice.
• If allowed, change your baby's diaper yourself.
• Take your baby's temperature when it's time.
• Participate in giving your baby the first bath.