Hear neonatologists, bedside nurses, and other NICU medical staff talk about what they do to care for your baby in the NICU. Includes information on respiratory therapists, occupational therapists, social workers, chaplains, and more.
For many premature babies, and even some full-term babies, the NICU provides the support and care they need to transition from the womb to the world. Here are some reasons your baby might need the NICU.
You'll encounter lots of wires, tubes, and high-tech machines in the NICU. Find out what they do and how they help your baby.
Premature and/or sick babies have a greater risk of infection. Make sure you prepare yourself and your baby's visitors for keeping the NICU environment safe and healthy.
An introduction to life in the neonatal intensive care unit, or NICU. Learn how you and NICU staff work together to give your baby the very best care.
Your baby's NICU bed, sometimes called an isolette or a warming bed, keeps her warm and safe. Watch as a NICU nurse explains how this medical marvel works.
Dr. Mitchell Goldstein addresses whether all NICUs are capable of providing the same level of treatment a baby might need.
Dr. Valencia Walker addresses the common question: When can my baby come home?
These suggestions are tips to help you be proactive for meetings with your baby's healthcare team, so you will feel somewhat more "in control" of your NICU experience. You have every right to be partners in the care of your baby, and you are the best advocate your child has. © TWN
NICUs provide specialized care for the tiniest patients. NICUs may also have intermediate or continuing care areas for babies who are not as sick but do need specialized nursing care.
In most cases, you can be with your baby in the NICU at any time. Read on to learn what you can expect.
While your baby is the NICU, you will have lots of opportunities to bond with and care for your baby. Watch this video to learn some of the ways NICU babies benefit from close contact with Mom and Dad.
A young couple shares the fears and joys of having a preemie daughter in the NICU.
Life as a mom of twin preemies, and the early days of caring for your child in the NICU.
Dr. Kara Calkins discusses acceptable visitation practices by friends and family of the baby in the NICU.
Pregnant moms-to-be with certain medical conditions can prepare themselves for the possibility their baby will spend time in the NICU. Learn about those final weeks of pregnancy and how to prepare for a possible NICU experience.
Being a NICU mom or dad can be an emotional rollercoaster. Learn about resources and strategies to help you cope.
When your baby's birth is followed by a stay in the neonatal intensive care unit, it can have a very real and lasting impact on your mental health. Parents with babies in the intensive care unit are more at risk of depression and anxiety disorders. Learn how to lessen your chances of suffering from anxiety, depression or even post-traumatic stress disorder, recognize the signs that may mean you should seek help and know how to advocate for your health throughout your NICU experience.
A mom that has been through the NICU with two children shares all she has learned about taking charge of her baby's health.
Understand that there is a chance of PTSD after experiencing time in the NICU with your baby. Learn the symptoms of PTSD and know that there is help available. © TWN
Apply self-care instructions for stress in parents of infants, and know when to seek care.
Understand the emotional and physical process of grief after the loss of a newborn.
