Posts: NICU Support Groups

New Virtual Support Services for NICU Families

New Virtual Support Services for NICU Families

One of our Family Support Specialists facilitates virtual support via Zoom. A high-risk pregnancy, a complicated birth or a NICU stay can be traumatic and isolating experiences, which are being compounded by the uncertainty and stress of COVID-19. This week Hand to...
NICU Rhythms

NICU Rhythms

In 2009 I led our family through a 56-day NICU stay with our son Giovanni, who was born 2 ½ months premature at 2 ½ pounds. Reflecting on our NICU journey, I shared the same rhythms familiar to most NICU families. I participated in feeding, diapering and taking my...
Why You Need a Support Group

Why You Need a Support Group

Who has time for a support group? Not you. You’re already stretched to the max. If your baby is still in the NICU, you’re there whenever you can be. When you’re not in the NICU, you’re at home sleeping or spending time with your other...