Hugs that heal

The Rescuing Hug

This picture is from the article "The Rescuing Hug," which details the first week of life for these twins.

Each baby was in her respective incubator, and one was not expected to live. Against odds, a hospital nurse fought the hospital rules and finally gained permission to place the babies in one incubator.

A beautiful thing happened.

Upon placing them together, the healthier of the two threw an arm over her sister in an endearing embrace. The smaller baby's heart rate stabilized and her temperature rose to normal.

Hugs heal!