NICU Parents
Having your child in the NICU is a very overwhelming and emotional experience. Giving birth to a micro-preemie at 24 weeks gave us no time to even wrap our heads around the journey we were embarking on. The tubes, the wires, the machines… how do you get past that? What do you do? Where do you start? How do you manage? What is the journey going to be like? How much time do I spend with him each day? How am I going to balance home, work and visiting the NICU? A million questions ran through my head.
While we each have a unique journey, I wanted to grasp an understanding of the NICU experience and the journey ahead. I spent hours sitting next to Carter and searching to find guidance, our hope is to take the burden off you and provide you with the resources that helped us most.
*We're always adding new resources, so please come back periodically*
NICU Gifts | For yourself or loved ones to support their NICU journey or after
Podcasts
NICU Grad | Medical Provider Podcast, EP 6: Parent Journey
Hand To Hold NICU Dad Discussions Podcast
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Journals, Bonding Hearts, Preemie Outfits, Books, Necklaces, and much more!
**Special Discount Codes for Carter's Cause**
Project Sweet Peas | NICU Care Package & Assistance
Postpartum Support International
Lily's List | Home Health Nursing "Love Boxes"
Apps
March of Dimes | My NICU Baby App
Support Groups
The Penelope Project | Virtual Peer Support Group
Project NICU | Virtual Parent Support Group
Project NICU Facebook Community
Postpartum Support International | NICU Parents Virtual Support Group
Books
Enter the NICU by The NICU Beard Club
Preemies - Second Edition: The Essential Guide for Parents of Premature Babies
Preemie Care: A Guide to Navigating the First Year with Your Premature Baby
Articles & Blogs
To the Loving Hearts Who Cared for My Premature Babies, I Am Forever Grateful
How to Cope with Having a Premature Baby
Things I wish I’d known about having a baby in the NICU
A Dad in the NICU: The Raw Truth
A Parents’ Guide to Surviving the NICU
I wasn’t ready: Mom of preemie born at 24 weeks shares emotional journey
10 Things to Expect in the NICU
The NICU Beard Club | The first 72 hours NICU Navigation Guide
Balancing Time Between the NICU and Home
Transitioning Home from the NICU