by Leigh Ann Torres | Jul 13, 2020 | NICU Life
One of the most common skin disorders for infants is diaper dermatitis, normally referred to as diaper rash. NICU babies are even more at risk for this condition since their skin is often not fully developed at the time of birth. It’s a condition to take...
by Leigh Ann Torres | Jul 6, 2020 | Medical Info & Resources, NICU Life
Our skin has many important functions. It plays an important role in sensation and tactile feeling (touch is the first sense to develop). It serves as a barrier to water loss in the body. Our skin also prevents irritants and toxins from entering the body and helps...
by Kathryn Whitaker | Jun 29, 2020 | NICU Life
This post was originally published in 2013 and has been updated to ensure the content is current and relevant for NICU families. One of your friends just landed themselves in the NICU. Let me guess. You want to help, but you have no idea what to say or what to...
by Leigh Ann Torres | Apr 27, 2020 | Life after the NICU, News, NICU Life
We’ve just released three new podcast episodes to help parents and NICU professionals cope with the COVID-19 crisis. On NICU Now, our counselor on staff, Lexi Losch, talks about the emotions most commonly experienced in the NICU, how parents can process...
by Leigh Ann Torres | Apr 21, 2020 | NICU Life
It’s National Volunteer Week! Making scent cloths for families in the NICU is just one way our community volunteers make a difference. Learn more about becoming a volunteer. No-sew scent cloths assembled by community volunteers Many parents envision bonding with...
by Leigh Ann Torres | Feb 10, 2020 | NICU Life
During your NICU journey, you may have heard the NICU doctor or nurse describe premature birth as “fetal development interrupted.” This phrase accurately describes why premature babies face developmental challenges – because their development has...
