The thought of having to resuscitate your baby can be very scary and is something that no parent or carer ever wants to have to do.
Before you leave the neonatal unit, a doctor or nurse will show you how to provide basic infant life support for your baby in the event of an emergency. The training is designed to help you be as prepared as possible.
Research suggests that learning how to resuscitate your baby could help increase your confidence and reduce any anxiety you may have.
If your baby stops breathing, it is important to stay calm and call 999; the emergency call handler will help. If you need to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (commonly known as CPR) on your baby, the call handler will talk you through the process until the ambulance arrives.
We have more information on what to do if you think your baby is becoming unwell.
