Childbirth is an emotional event for parents and families, particularly when a newborn’s first few critical days, weeks, or even months are spent in the NICU. 24/7 video streaming with NICVIEW 2 helps families feel more involved right from the start, making them partners in the process of giving their hospitalized infant the best start in life.
Actively supporting mother-baby bonding
Video streaming on demand helps reduce the distress and anxiety mothers can feel at being separated from a newborn. The visual stimulus supports the mother-baby bonding process, and has the potential to assist with milk flow during breastmilk expression whilst mother and baby are separated.1,2 Family can watch and learn their newborn’s routines in the NICU, helping smooth the transition to life at home.
Learn more about supporting the bonding process and other benefits of live video streaming in the NICU in the position paper.
Protecting privacy
NICVIEW 2 is exceptionally user-friendly, with HD quality, web-based video for real-time streaming on any online device via a standard downloadable app. Privacy is paramount. Password-protected access ensures parents can view only their own child. With end-to-end encryption and SSL authentication, parents enjoy the same degree of privacy as they do at home.
Builds trust in the NICU
Small and clean design, NICVIEW 2 can be turned on/off and repositioned at will, so that NICU staff remain in control of the care process at all times. Parents see their newborns receiving the best possible care, creating trust and confidence in the NICU staff.