All neonatal care is brain care—every interaction matters! WHY I care so strongly about this topic… The neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) is a place of immense care and hope, where fragile lives are nurtured with dedication and expertise. For infants in the...
“In the quiet corners of the NICU lies a world of possibility waiting to unfold—one story at a time.” Opportunity Beyond Medical Care: Exploring the Role of Reading in the NICU In the quiet corners of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), amidst the...
“Just think about the last time you felt really sad and a friend or family member came and sat with you or reached out and just supported you. It didn’t make the situation you were sad about go away, but it did help you feel better and more able to face the problem.”...
When a baby is born before 37 weeks of gestation, they are considered premature. This early arrival can pose significant challenges as the baby may not have fully developed vital organs, making them more susceptible to various health complications. Premature babies...
Each NICU family is unique based on the gestational age of the baby, medical complications, culture and family background. One universal belief that often all families share is that they don’t want to necessarily be there, and they hope to get out of the NICU as soon...
Hi, I'm Micha.
There’s gonna be lots of ups and downs, frustrations and tears…. BUT there are snuggles and firsts and freshly bathed baby smells and tiny miracles every single day. I know you have it all within you to make it through this journey. I’ll be right here, right beside you the entire way.