Objectives: By nature, the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) environment is stressful for both infants and mothers. This study aimed to explore and quantify the severity of early life stressors in premature infants admitted to the NICU and evaluate the effect of cumulative neonatal stressors on maternal mental health.
Methods: This cross-sectional study included 100 preterm infants admitted to the NICU for at least 10 days.