COVID-19, the NICU and your baby
Hospitals and healthcare staff are taking safety measures to prevent the spreading of COVID-19. Even after parents and hospitals, take all the po ...
Premature babies and COVID-19: What we know
Updated November 23, 2020
New research shows that pregnant people who are infected with coronavirus disease (COVID-19) may have a higher ris ...
Protect your premature baby with vaccines
By the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Premature babies are so tiny—you may wonder if their immune systems can handle vaccines ...
NICU Family Support® Program
Parents have very mixed feelings when their baby is in the newborn intensive care unit (also called NICU). They may be happy to welcome their baby, bu ...
Say “thank you” this Neonatal Nurses Week 2019
The newborn or neonatal intensive care unit (also called NICU) is a nursery in a hospital that provides around-the-clock care to sick or premature ...
My NICU Baby App™ is available in Spanish!
Having a baby in the NICU can bring a wave of mixed emotions. You may feel sad, angry and overwhelmed at the same time. Being around unfamiliar eq ...
Getting your other children ready for a visit to the NICU
If your baby is in the newborn intensive care unit (NICU) and you have other children, you may wonder about how to get them ready to meet their new br ...
Taking care of yourself while your baby is in the NICU
Having a baby in the newborn intensive care unit (also called NICU) can be very stressful for you and your family. There’s so much you need to lea ...
Premature birth and the NICU: a personal experience
Every day I read and answer lots of questions on topics like preconception care, prenatal care, and how to have a healthy pregnancy. I also answer ...
What is reflux?
All babies spit up at times. But if your baby spits up more than usual, she may have gastroesophageal reflux or simply reflux. Reflux is common among ...