Talking to Babies: Healing with Words on a Maternity Ward

Dr. Szejer introduces an innovative method for aiding failure-to-thrive infants by employing psychoanalytic techniques. Through attentive listening and dialogue, he engages with newborns about their relationships with their parents and explores challenging histories, such as the loss of a twin. This approach aims to uncover emotional factors affecting the infants' health, highlighting the importance of understanding their psychological needs in the healing process.