What is a NICU Doula?
Whether supporting families before, during, or after a NICU stay, NICU Doulas are here to create an empowered and healing environment where families can focus on what matters most: their baby.
The Ultimate NICU Family Gift Guide
Whether you’re a loved one, friend, or professional, these gifts are designed to bring comfort, hope, and practical help to NICU families. Each item is thoughtfully selected to make their journey a little easier and remind them they are not alone.
How I Kept My Own Daughter Out of the NICU (and How You Can Help Your Clients Do the Same)
Discover how understanding the NICU helped me advocate for my own daughter's care and how you, as a doula, can confidently support families through unexpected NICU journeys.
Empowered Messaging: 10 Tips for Communicating with NICU Families
As NICU providers, we are often meeting NICU families on most challenging days of their lives. By choosing our words with intention, we have the power to create a NICU experience that is more empowering and less overwhelming.
Why the NICU Should Be a Part of Your Birth Plan
Learn why the NICU should be a part of your birth plan and download a free customizable birth plan template for adding the NICU to your prenatal planning.
Is Your NICU Baby Constantly Grunting and Groaning? It Might Be Infant Dyschezia.
Many babies (especially NICU babies and preemies) struggle to poop by turning red, straining, groaning, and crying. While these symptoms can be a sign of something more complicated, it is often a condition called infant dsychezia. Learn more about infant dyschezia and ways to help babies stay more comfortable.
6 Things You Should Do to Get the Most Out of Every Medical Appointment
One of the most important things the NICU has taught me is how to navigate the health care system and become a fierce advocate for the vulnerable babies I care for. Here are six things you should do to prepare for your next medical appointment so you can leave your visit feeling heard and confident in your baby’s plan of care.
10 Things Your NICU Nurse Wants You to Know
As NICU nurses, we are standing at your baby’s bedside right alongside you. We are there to serve as witness to your brightest joys and your deepest sorrows. To all of the NICU families – whether you are currently there, recently discharged or had a baby in the NICU years ago, here are 10 things your NICU nurse wants you to know.
NICU Care Time After Discharge - What Can Stay and What Can Go
When your baby was in the NICU, one of the first things you learned about was likely your baby’s “Care Times”. But now your baby is finally discharged and you might be wondering how much of the NICU schedule should you keep at home?