NICU Support
Having your baby come early, or giving birth to a child with medical issues is never easy. The days in the NICU are long, and the nights are even longer.
We understand this, and we know after supporting dozens of families having come home from long NICU stays that these families need a little extra support.
“You are BRAVER than you believe, STRONGER than you seem, and SMARTER than you think.” -Winnie The Pooh
You need to care for yourself, so that you can care for your baby.
It’s ok to ask for help.
Most families aren’t given the chance, or the time, to plan for a premature baby. This can leave you with so many feelings, all while you are trying to care for your baby, or babies, in the NICU. Your time spent in the NICU will be stressful, but it is also really wonderful to be surrounded by medical staff who understand what you are going through, who are there for you night and day with support and advice. But what happens when you are ready to go home? In our experience, moving past this stage can feel like fumbling in the dark for many NICU families. We want to make this transition as smooth as possible for you and your family.
Our extensive experience in addition to our comprehensive training with premature infants, and medically fragile babies has allowed up insight into the special needs of these families. We are able to offer education and guidance in lactation: helping premature infants breastfeed, soothing: appropriate techniques just for preemies, sleep: helping families find a schedule that works in their homes, multiples: managing two or more babies that came early, and much more.
We have worked with families that had: infants in need of oxygen, micro preemies, cleft palates and lips, Achondroplasia, Laryngomalacia, allergies and intolerances, reflux and GERD, Birth injuries, Torticollis, Plagiocephaly, Apnea, Hypotonia, BPD, RDS, IVH, PDA, ROP, and many more!
How we can help.
*Bring you and your family a meal at the hospital or at home. *Prepare meals for when you come home from the hospital *Sit with the baby so that you can go home and shower, rest, take a break, etc. *Set up your nursery and/or your home, as you may not have been fully ready yet. *Car seat tips for preemies and medically fragile babies *Help coordinate sibling care *Get you ready to bring your little one home And so much more!