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Photo of a premature baby in incubator. Focus is on his feet and toes. The doctor is touching him to check his reflexes. There are cables and tubes in the out-of-focus area.

The Heartbreak of Leaving the Hospital with Your Baby in the NICU

Read one family's tale of heartbreak when it came to going home after childbirth but leaving their baby in the NICU.

Loving mother looking at her newborn in an incubator at the hospital while wearing a facemask during the COVID-19 pandemic

Activities To Do With Your NICU Baby

While in the NICU, it may feel like there's nothing you can do for your baby. There is! Here are activities you can do with your NICU baby.

Newborn baby girl inside incubator in hospital post delivery room

A Mother’s Letter to Her NICU Babies

Having a baby in the NICU is never an easy thing for any mother. Here, one mother shares her heartfelt letter to her NICU babies.

wired premature baby lies in the incubator and the dad's hand caresses the little foot

Top 10 NICU Gifts for Preemies and Their Parents

Having a baby in the NICU can be a challenging time for parents. Here are 10 NICU gifts for babies and their parents to show you care.

Nurse attends to a newborn baby girl in a hospital incubator.

What Do NICU Nurses Do? What You Should Know

NICU nurses are some of the most important people you can meet in a hospital. But what exactly do NICU nurses do? Here's what you should know.

Mother taking care of her premature baby at hospital.

How to Help a NICU Mom and Show That You Care

Having a baby in the NICU is especially hard for moms. Many people don't know how to show they care. Here are ways you can help a NICU mom.

Newborn Premature Infant with Mother's Hand

6 Things a NICU Mom Wants You to Know

Having a baby in the NICU can be an overwhelming and stressful experience. Here are six things a NICU mom wants you to know.

Concerned team of nurses in the intensive neonatal care unit looking at a premature newborn in an incubator while holding his medical chart on a clipboard.
Podcast

What a NICU Occupational Therapist Wants Parents to Know – Podcast Ep 40

We're chatting with Dr. Aimee Ketchum, a NICU occupational therapist, about everything parents need to know about babies in the NICU.

10 Things a NICU Mom Doesn’t Want to Hear

10 Things a NICU Mom Doesn’t Want to Hear

There were many difficulties and challenges to overcome when a baby is in the NICU. Here is a list of 10 things not to say to a NICU mom!

5 Things Your NICU Baby Wants You to Know

5 Things Your NICU Baby Wants You to Know

Having a baby in the NICU can be a scary time. An occupational therapist shares 5 things a NICU baby would like their parents to know.

Baby on couch next to picture of when he was in the NICU.

Tips for Surviving a Stay in the NICU

We've interviewed parents who have past experiences with NICU babies and collected advice for surviving your baby's stay in the neonatal ICU.