If someone was in the hospital overnight and well enough for a session, would you cuddle with them at the hospital?
Sure why not
I WOULD WANT A MORE PROVATE PLACE.
Interesting question. I am wondering what the hospital policy would be on this. I’ve heard of spouses climbing in bed with a loved one to hold them, particularly if they are terminal or unconscious. I have no idea if there is any set policy / legal issues about this where the hospital might try to prevent it from happening with a non-spouse / relative.
My guess is it would depend on the hospital.
Actually Grey's Anatomy had an episode this season where a patient had a profesional cuddler come in to help relieve their anxiety.
Hospital policy, if it addresses this, will be important to know— also, who is making the determination that the patient is well enough for a session? Presumably this would have to be discussed in advance with the nursing/medical team.
Also, if they are in a shared room or open bay, the impact of this on other patients, other visitors, and staff should be considered.
Yes
I'd cuddle with you anywhere 🫂
If the patient understood the platonic nature of cuddling, and if the patient felt comfortable with my touching her/him, AND if the hospital staff understood the healing value of cuddling, I'd be happy to cuddle someone in a hospital! Even when our "vehicle" gets a few dents, we're still human inside... and we'd still need to be touched and cuddled. Seems like someone in that situation might need to be cuddled even MORE...
Good intentions, but don’t think is a good idea.
Hospitals often have policies against anyone other than the patient in the hospital bed other than very young children. Liability factors get even worse if not family.
If allowed by hospital policy, it’s not uncommon to have a shared room, which then creates a new level of awkwardness.
If allowed, you still need to worry about their health, bringing or spreading contagions, and frequent interruptions from various types of medical staff.
Hospital beds are uncomfortable. Hospital stays are stressful. Not an environment that is conducive to good cuddling, if even allowed.
I did this with a family member I loved very much and love his memory now, who was in a car accident, when I was a teenager over multiple days. It was a private room.
I don't know what the hospital policy was, but the hospital staff didn't say anything or they were positive. The only rule they enforced was no overnights, but otherwise they were kind to the point where they unofficially fed me. This was the late 70s so perhaps it was a different time.
Yes. I have discussed with a small number of professionals the idea of offering a cuddling service to hospitals, psychiatric units, care homes, hospices, etc. Nothing has come of it so far, but one day it will.
@CuddleDuncan ~ What an absolutely beautiful thought!! As I was thinking of my answer to this question, I couldn't help thinking of just how incredible such a "service" might be... especially to those who are recovering!
Maybe as the benefits of platonic touch become more widely known, and more mainstream, we'll get to see a service like this come to life. May it be so!
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Not a problem for me. I'd do it.
Tangentially, I've got a nasty case of plantar fasciitis right now. I went to a cuddle workshop last weekend, got in some good cuddles and relaxation, and my feet felt 100% better for the first time in weeks! They felt good as new.
And then it was back the next day. But I'm sure hospitals with a cuddle 'nurse' would have better recovery rates than one without, if you could control things like flu and covid being passed around.
And they would feel less scary and, for some, less hopeless.
I would if I could find a place to fit to cuddle.
There are a lot of germs in a hospital. Also, I was hospitalized recently and there are so many staff in and out, I feel like I would struggle with getting in the zone.
Had a cuddler visit me when I was in the hospital for a procedure last year, was there for 12 days, she traveled by bus 1-1/2 hours each way to be there for me, it was the most amazing feeling someone rubbing my back and digging her hands in my hair, it meant soo much to me, words can't describe my gratitude to that person. 😊
Sure, if you don’t mind doctors, nurses, and orderlies walking in at any given time. For me it would be too distracting.
If it were someone I knew, I would. I know how little there is to do in a hospital room. And if it's someone I'm willing to go visit, it's someone I'm willing to cuddle.
I'm not a pro, but if I were, I wouldn't think there was enough time to vet someone if they're in a hospital room right now.
It’s actually a great idea and what this website is actually intended for . It does Not mean climbing into the patients bed - it means spending time as in holding hands , walking the hallway with the patient and just being there and listening. Best idea I heard on this website - hands down !
Absolutely.
Yep! I would! It's strongly encouraged to cuddle preemies and babies who have to stay several days (or more) due to the healing benefits of cuddling!! Just think how healing it could be for an adult too 💯🌟🤗
Reading through all the comments, I think this would definitely be possible but likely wouldn’t be a traditional session. I suppose the cuddle partner could get in bed with the patient but it may be more a just sitting with the person and spending time together. I think this could definitely work.
I'm not too sure about a full on cuddle, especially if not someone I'm in a relationship with. Though yeah I'd be possibly open to it if it's someone I know well enough and comfortable with. If it's my partner then I'd so happily.
Depends on why they are in the hospital and the hospital's policy on visitors.
Of course.
Anyone in the hospital likely needs cuddles more than the average person. As long as they instigated the cuddle and gave clear consent, I can't imagine any reason not to do this, unless it were against hospital policies, which are more like guidelines, anyway. 🏴☠️😏
The staff coming in and out wouldn't bother me at all; I've spent plenty of time with relatives in hospitals, rehab, skilled nursing, and assisted living. You just let them do what they need to, move on the rare occasion you're in their way, and carry on. Staff are very used to working around friends and family - quickly, efficiently, and quietly.
Hospitals aren't scary or contaminated places, to me. I've slept all night in the visitor chairs in the patient rooms before, I've showered in the room when I had no other choice coming from out of state for an emergency... I've never caught anything or gotten sick. If this is a concern, you could mask up, have a change of clothes ready, etc.
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If the hospital allows it of course! I definitely know the experience of being in bed with no company, it such a seperated from humans experience, so lonely 😟
Definitely. The hospital is awful and what a place that close contact is needed for healing. Maybe an extra fee for health risks of environment. And ye depending on the persons health. Wouldn’t want to ad d risk to their health . I. E no heart problems. When I was in the hospital I would have loved for someone to drop in and cuddle me. Not much room on that bed though lol
This link is an article of describing benefits of 'the Rescuing Hugs' from year 1995 involving premature babies. link: https://thelifeinstitute.net/learning-centre/life/premature-birth/brielle-kyrie
There are lonely, giving adults who lost health giving loyal families / appreciative friends. Who initially have had restored the Destiny of strangers over their lifetime - but was left behind by the takers. They deserve ‘what goes around, comes around’ for their positive faith in Humanity with strangers. Receiving their blessed experiences that they are appreciated for living - without feeling pains and regrets, whether it is a slow death.
I am consent to open rescuing hugs and touches in a hospital, and in the public.
My favorite quote: “Friends are angels who lift us to our feet when our wings have trouble remembering how to fly.”
Ok so although I don’t have my surgery date yet, I have started putting feelers out to see if any pros are interested. I will update.