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...
by Joel Brens | Jun 18, 2020 | Emotional Health, Family Stories, Fatherhood
This post was originally published in 2013 and has been updated to ensure the content is current and relevant for NICU families. If you’re a new NICU dad, I have good news: you’re going to do great. I have never met anyone who, while in the process of...
by Amialya Durairaj | Jun 4, 2018 | NICU Life
Would you like a primary nurse for your baby in the NICU but are unsure about how to get one? We’ve talked about six reasons why anyone with a baby in the NICU for a month or longer should try to find a primary caregiver. Now read my three-step process for...
by Amialya Durairaj | May 7, 2018 | NICU Life
Are you a parent of a new baby that is likely to be in the NICU for a month or longer? Are you feeling helpless on how to support your son or daughter during their hour of greatest need? If your answers to the above questions are “yes,” then getting a primary NICU...
by Leigh Ann Torres | Apr 26, 2018 | Medical Info & Resources
When your baby is admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), a dedicated medical team quickly begins a number of procedures to ensure your baby is receiving the care they need. One of the procedures your preemie is likely to experience is IV therapy for...
