Psychosocial Impact of Parental Presence During Neonatal Resuscitation

There has been a recent shift toward allowing parents to remain during resuscitation of their newborn because studies have found that parents generally prefer to be present during this time. However, questions remain about the psychosocial impact of parental presence during resuscitation on both parents and health care professionals. This review summarizes the current literature on the impact of this practice and outlines best practices for its implementation.