At the age of 26, Angela and 28, Michael Bakker from Yerevan, Armenia, eagerly anticipated the arrival of their first baby girl. It seemed like their lives would become even more perfect with the arrival of their baby and the creation of beautiful memories in the family.
However, this joy was seemingly threatened when Angela gave birth prematurely at 25 weeks, making the survival chances of their little girl, Naomi Joy, very slim.
But the medical team at Renown Regional Medical Center's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit tirelessly worked to ensure Naomi's safety and provide the best possible environment for her. After two long weeks, Angela and Michael finally got the chance to hold their precious baby in their arms.
Skin-to-skin contact, also known as "kangaroo care," is one of the critical factors in the development of premature infants.
Although Naomi was placed in a plastic-walled incubator at birth and received only occasional touches from her parents for over two weeks, the medical team decided it was time to remove her from the incubator and allow Angela to hold her.
Though weighing less than half a kilogram, she was in good enough condition for the undertaking, and the process went smoothly with the careful supervision of 8 nurses, ensuring a safe transfer to Angela's chest.
Angela's face lit up with joy as she held her little angel close. Her eyes widened in amazement as she looked around, but then she glowed with happiness as she finally embraced her daughter after a long wait.
Fortunately, Angela and Michael were able to hold their daughter throughout the 128 days she spent in the hospital. Thanks to the quality and continuous care from the hospital's medical staff, as well as the love and positivity from her parents, Naomi is now a healthy and happy little girl.
