 during hospitalization or leave the baby to return to some level of employment. When parents are not able to be present with their children in the hospital, it often leads to higher levels of postpartum depression, decreased availability of breast milk, and decreased parental-infant bonding, all of which can negatively impact the overall health and well-being of a family. After hospital discharge, many infants require equipment such as oxygen feeding tubes and feeding pumps. For children born prematurely, health care costs after discharge can range between $200,000 and $3,000 per month. The cost of these items, along with the necessary therapies, are often not covered by insurance.