Baby steps: a report exploring the development of neonatal music therapy programmes in Estonia, Greece and Wales

Abstract

There is a growing body of music therapy work addressing the needs of infants born prematurely. This also includes work with parents and other family members during hospitalisation. A variety of music therapy interventions are utilised to support a range of treatment goals for this client population. This report describes and discusses such work that is in the early stages of development in 3 European countries: Estonia, Greece and Wales. The development and content of the interventions in each country is described, with recommendations as to the sustainability and future growth of each programme