Baby sickness is always a hard trial for family, and if the matter concerns babys hospitalization, then you can become panic-stricken only at the thought of the fact that a baby will be estranged from his family, painful procedures expect him, and strangers will surround him.
Because of hospitalization, a baby can get the whole complex of serious psychological problems, caused by sickness, isolation from home and conditions of hospital. Even adult person experiences stress, when he needs to apply to a doctor and moreover, while necessity of long staying in hospital. Needless to say about babys stress! Strange atmosphere, strange people, new, constantly renewed children collective, forced separation from parents, fear of medical procedures all this is quite enough for psychological discomfort. And all these factors accompany symptoms of disease.
However, you shouldnt dramatize situation. Of course, disease and necessity of hospitalization – are traumatizing factors. But for majority of children staying at hospital can become an important stage in formation of personality, bring lots of new impressions and knowledge, and give possibility to try...