NICU parental beliefs scale
1	I know what characteristics and behaviors are common in premature babies hospitalized in the NICU
2	I am sure that what I do for my baby will be what is best to help him/her deal with being in the NICU
3	I feel comfortable in caring for my baby in the NICU
4	I know what characteristics and behaviors to expect in my baby while he/she is in the NICU
5	I am sure about what things I can do to best help my baby get through the NICU experience
6	I am sure that I can meet my baby’s emotional needs while he/she is in the NICU
7	I know why my baby has the characteristics and behaviors that he/she does in the NICU
8	I feel confident in telling the nurses and doctors about what will best help my baby while he/she is in the NICU
9	I am clear about how to help take care of my baby in the NICU
10	I know how my baby will probably respond to me while he/she is in the NICU
11	I am sure about how my emotions will affect my baby while he/she is in the hospital
12	I am clear about how my baby will react when he or she is getting too much stimulation in the NICU
13	I am sure about the things that I can do to make my baby feel most secure while he/she is in the NICU
14	I know how my baby’s appearance and behaviors are different from a full-term baby’s appearance and behaviors
15	I know the best times to communicate with or interact with my baby
16	I am confident in asking the doctors and nurses questions about my baby’s medical condition
17	I know what my baby will do when he or she is stressed
18	I am clear about what my baby will look or act like when he or she is ready to communicate with me