When a baby is born prematurely, the baby is not finished developing, which result in complications when they are born. When infants are born prematurely, born three weeks or more before full term, or have a low birth rate, they have to reside in the NICU for as long as possible, so they can be under watch. The prenatal environment and the NICU are very different for the infant. The NICU has bright lights, loud noises from screaming babies, nurses, and machines, which can also have an effect of the baby’s brain development. Because the infants are not accommodated to their senses being aroused, they can become over-stimulated. If a baby is over stimulated, they will alert you by crying or losing interest. They do this because they do not have
