NICU

The NICU, or Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, is a frightening place for parents. There are many issues for NICU parents, ranging from understanding NICU milestones to bonding with a baby that is under someone else's care to the challenges of establishing breastfeeding in situations where you might not be allowed to nurse. Consult this NICU Survival Guide for tips and advice.

NICU editor: Julie Bonn Heath

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Saturday, 03 January 2009 New Year Resolutions Julie Bonn Heath
Friday, 26 December 2008 Healthy Mama, Healthy Baby Julie Bonn Heath
Sunday, 21 December 2008 Emotional Ups and Downs of the NICU Julie Bonn Heath
Friday, 12 December 2008 Angels in the NICU Julie Bonn Heath
Friday, 05 December 2008 Holidays in the NICU Julie Bonn Heath
Friday, 28 November 2008 Preemie Mom Guilt Julie Bonn Heath
Sunday, 23 November 2008 The Affects of Oxygen Julie Bonn Heath
Wednesday, 12 November 2008 Nation Failing in Preemie Birth Rates Julie Bonn Heath
Saturday, 01 November 2008 Prematurity Awareness Month November 2008 Kristie McNealy
Sunday, 17 August 2008 Identifying, Understanding and Working with Grieving NICU Parents Presentation Kirsti A. Dyer MD, MS, FT
Tuesday, 08 July 2008 Memories at the NICU: a heart pounding moment Jenifer Baquilid
Sunday, 22 June 2008 Preemies and Reflux - Tips and Tricks Kristie McNealy
Friday, 11 April 2008 Autism and Preemies Kristie McNealy
Saturday, 29 March 2008 Siblings: When Your Preemie isn't an Only Child Kristie McNealy
Saturday, 29 March 2008 The Zaky - A Helping Hand for Your NICU Baby Kirsti A. Dyer MD, MS, FT
Thursday, 20 March 2008 An Easter Wish for NICU Parents Kirsti A. Dyer MD, MS, FT
Monday, 17 March 2008 Must Read Books for Preemie Parents Kristie McNealy
Thursday, 28 February 2008 Breaking NEWS: A Premature Baby Falls From a Moving Train and Survives Jennifer Hunter
Thursday, 21 February 2008 Dressing Your Preemie in the NICU: A Guide to Preemie Clothes Kristie McNealy
Saturday, 16 February 2008 Toys for Preemies Jennifer Hunter
Thursday, 14 February 2008 What Can I Say When a NICU Baby Dies? Kirsti A. Dyer MD, MS, FT
Wednesday, 06 February 2008 Dealing with Family Conflict While You're in the NICU Kristie McNealy
Thursday, 24 January 2008 What to Say or Do for a NICU Parent Kirsti A. Dyer MD, MS, FT
Thursday, 24 January 2008 Complimentary NICU eBook Available for Download Kirsti A. Dyer MD, MS, FT
Monday, 21 January 2008 A QUEST to Discover Why Such a High Preterm Rate in the U.S. Kirsti A. Dyer MD, MS, FT
Sunday, 20 January 2008 Picking a Pediatrician for Your Preemie Kristie McNealy
Tuesday, 08 January 2008 Who's Who? Staff in the NICU Kristie McNealy
Sunday, 23 December 2007 Breastfeeding in the NICU Kelby Carr
Thursday, 27 December 2007 NICU Milestones Kelby Carr
 
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