When your baby is in the NICU, your heart is often pulled between the hospital and home. This post gently explores the emotional weight of being in two places at once, and offers reassurance for parents navigating guilt, love, and impossible choices.

Even when your baby is improving, grief can still surface. This post explores why NICU grief is real, common, and deeply human. And why feeling relief and sadness at the same time makes sense.

Child Life therapists play a vital role in supporting babies and families in the NICU. This post explains what Child Life does, how they support infants, parents, and siblings, and why their presence can make a meaningful difference during a NICU stay.

The NICU comes with a language of its own, and hearing unfamiliar terms can feel overwhelming. This post breaks down common NICU lingo in clear, parent-friendly language so families can better understand what they’re hearing and ask questions with confidence.

Skin-to-skin care offers powerful benefits for babies and parents in the NICU, but it can also feel unfamiliar at first. This post explains why it matters, how it supports development and regulation, and how families can participate in ways that feel right for them.

Primary nursing helps provide consistency and familiarity during a NICU stay. This post explains what primary nursing is, how it supports babies and families, and how parents can ask about this model of care for their child

Feeding in the NICU is often far more complex than many parents expect. This post normalizes how challenging feeding can be, explains why progress isn’t always linear, and offers reassurance to families navigating this part of their baby’s care.

The NICU is filled with many professionals, each playing a specific role in your baby’s care. This post introduces the members of the NICU team and explains who they are, what they do, and how they support your baby and family. There is also a free download on the resource page.

NICU rounds are an important part of your baby’s daily care, but they can feel unfamiliar or intimidating at first. This post explains what rounds are, who is involved, and how families can feel more prepared and included.

Building connection with your baby in the NICU can look different than many parents expect. This post explores meaningful ways families can connect, even within a medical setting, and offers reassurance that presence and intention matter.

Progress in the NICU is often measured in small, meaningful steps rather than big milestones. This post explores why those small moments matter and how recognizing them can support families through the ups and downs of a NICU journey.

Hearing that your baby will be admitted to the NICU can bring fear, uncertainty, and a flood of questions. This post offers guidance on what to expect as you begin a NICU stay and reassurance that you don’t have to navigate it alone.