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Neuroscience for the people at the cot side. Writing on regulation, trauma and lived experience, from Lottie King and the NICU Neuroscience faculty.

Attunement in the NICU: matrescence, sensory cues and the neuroscience behind the struggle attunement bonding infant mental health matrescence neonatal care nervous system informed care oxytocin preterm birth Jun 12, 2026

Every Infant Mental Health Week, my feed fills with the word attunement. The noticing, the responding, and the importance of all of it for babies and infants in their development.

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Lottie King

Founder of NICU Neuroscience and of Leo's Neonatal. Bereaved parent, and the person who wishes this training had existed when she was the one standing beside the cot.

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Occasional writing from Lottie on regulation, trauma and lived experience in neonatal and maternity care.