<p><em>T</em><em>he premature birth of</em><em> </em><em>infants is a process that</em><em> </em><em>leads to physical unpreparedness, sources of stress, and traumatize effects for the parents. Mostly mothers showed unpleasant memories that interfered the parents’ ability to take care of their premature baby.</em><em> </em><em>The aim of this study was to </em><em>explore experience</em><em> of grieving process and mothers coping</em><em> during early life care in neonatal intensive care unit. </em><em>This qualitative research with phenomenological approach used eight participants. Data analysis used in this research was Colaizzi. </em><em> </em><em>The result was the grieving process with various self-coping overview during baby care in the neonatal intensive care unit. </em><em> </em><em>The result of this study recommended professional nurses to conduct an assessment toward parents (the mother). The principle of family centered</em><em>-</em><em>care was very important in helping parents to develop therapeutic relationships, providing emotional support, and providing accurate and clear information to parents.</em><em> </em><em></em></p><p> </p><p><strong>Keywords:</strong><em> Grieving Process, Mothers Coping, Premature </em><em>I</em><em>nfant Care</em><em></em></p>
Parental experiences in neonatal intensive care unit in Ethiopia: a phenomenological study
