by Leigh Ann Torres | Jun 27, 2022 | Emotional Health
The following article was created from our NICU Community Conference session with KC Davis, How to Practice Self Care (when you feel like you’re drowning). Listen to episode 36 of the NICU Now podcast to hear KC’s full session. To learn more about our annual NICU...
by Sara Zavaleta, LMSW | May 16, 2022 | Emotional Health
As many states lift COVID precautions in favor of a “new normal,” many folks are left wondering how to navigate the pandemic. “How do I protect myself? How do I protect my family? Is it safe to no longer wear a mask?” On top of the many questions around COVID safety...
by Leigh Ann Torres | Nov 22, 2021 | Emotional Health, NICU Life
When it comes to prematurity and the NICU, it can be hard to separate myth from fact. Parents are flooded with information from doctors, nurses and well-meaning friends and family. Not to mention the internet, which has its own pros and cons. For those currently on...
by Leigh Ann Torres | Nov 15, 2021 | Emotional Health, NICU Life
The NICU is hard, and it can be very lonely. NICU and preemie parents are often blindsided by their baby’s early birth and are left trying to make sense of what just happened, decipher all of the information the medical staff are giving them about their baby,...
by Leigh Ann Torres | Sep 27, 2021 | Emotional Health
Those who have been through the NICU are uniquely equipped to provide advice and encouragement to others on the NICU journey. We asked our community to share their pieces of advice for NICU parents. Here’s what they had to say. Take it day by day. Enjoy...
by Lindsay Rosenfeld | May 3, 2021 | Emotional Health, Family Stories, Inspiration, Life after the NICU
Resilience is an odd term. Its meaning varies so wildly. It’s typically used to describe some inherent personal quality, i.e. “look how resilient they are!” I know better. While there are aspects that are personal, there are many more layers that have nothing to do...
