An Online Event By NICU Parents for NICU Parents
The NICU Expo is is an Online Event being hosted by three former NICU Parents and NICU Parenting Experts to raise awareness about parenting in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit or the NICU.
The NICU Expo was to have been held during November, which is Prematurity Awareness Month for the March of Dimes.
Participants in this Virtual Conference will be able to find information and meet other NICU Parents. The virtual setting is a perfect environment for parents who may have problems getting away and traveling a long distance to get to a F2F (Face to Face) convention.
**Note**
Due to circumstances beyond our control, the NICU Expo was postponed. Check back for Updates.
Your NICU Expo Hosts - Three Former NICU Parents
Dr. Kirsti A. Dyer - Kelby Carr - Dr. Kristie McNealy
- Dr. Kirsti A. Dyer - Parent of a Sick Newborn/NICU Survior, Expert on Grief in the NICU, Promoter of Aftercare for NICU Parents and Ways of Interacting with Your Newborn, Author of NICU Parent eBook, For Those Who Hold the Littlest Hands.
- Kelby Carr - A three time NICU Parent, as a Parent of a Premature Singleton, then Parent of Premature Twins, Experience with Coping When Your Twins or Multiples are Separated in the NICU and with Coping with Fear of Having a Preemie in the NICU.
- Dr. Kristie McNealy - Parent of a Premature Baby, Promoter of Family Centered Care in the NICU, Creator of Special birth announcements and baby books for preemies, First-Hand experience with Coping While Being on Bed rest.
Prematurity Awareness Month - A Campaign to Save Babies from Premature Birth
Sponsored by the March of Dimes
November is Prematurity Awareness Month sponsored by the March of Dimes; this campaign highlights efforts by the March of Dimes to prevent premature births.The NICU Expo is being held in November to highlight awareness about many of the special issues surrounding parenting premature babies and sick newborns in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit or the NICU.
Your NICU Expo Hosts Sites
Former NICU Parents and NICU Parenting Experts
- NICU Parent Support Site
- The NICU Parent Support Site, hosted by NICU Expo Coordinator Dr. Kirsti A. Dyer, provides information, resources and encouragement to reassure and support NICU Parents and NICU Families.
- Type-A Mom and the Mom Wiki
- Type-A Mom, hosted by former NICU Parent of Twins, Kelby Carr, is a site designed to be created and maintained by the real know-it-alls in parenting, the moms. Type-A Mom is one of the first sites for Moms that included a section for the NICU.
- NICU 101 - Support and Unique Products for NICU Parents
- NICU 101, hosted by former NICU Parent Dr. Kristie McNealy offers support and unique products for premature and NICU babies. The site hosts a forum for NICU Parents and provides unique NICU homecoming birth announcements.
Squidoo Lensmasters Participating as Hosts in the NICU Expo
The NICU Expo will be featuring your Squidoo lensmasters creating lenses on NICU Parents and Parenting Preemies.-
Products for Preemies
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This lens contains information on preemie parenting and fun and unique products that help us to celebrate the lives and accomplishments of our preemies!
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NICU Parent Support Lens
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This NICU Parent Support lens was created to organize our various lenses and provide an overview of the information, support, encouragement and resources for NICU Parents and Families, those whose newborns are hospitalized in the Neonatal Intensive C...
Featured Resoures for NICU Parents
Some helpful resources for parents whose children are in the NICU or ICN.-
The Zaky A Bonding Hand from Zakeez inc.
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The Zaky, an ergodynamic positioning pillow, was designed by a former NICU parent after her own NICU experiences with her son Zachary. One of the most difficult things for NICU parents to do is to realize that they cannot stay with their NICU baby 2...
Complimentary NICU eBook
A helpful free resource for parents whose children are in the NICU or ICN.-
Free NICU eBook: For Those Who Hold the Littlest Hands
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"For Those Who Hold the Littlest Hands" is freely available eBook for NICU Parents from the NICU Parent Support Site. The eBook is filled with information, encouragement and resources to support NICU parents through their Neonatal Intensive...
Featured Lenses on Helpful Focusing Tools
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The Violet Heart on CafePress
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The Violet Heart Collection on CafePress features specially selected items and gifts designed for people facing a life changing event and to recognize that someone is experiencing a challenge or transition. The Violet Heart Collection items can be w...
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Zorbitz - Lucky Karma Beads - Feng Shui Luck Charms
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These Lucky Karma Bracelets, Karmalogy, Nirvana Crystals and Feng Shui Charms are among my favorite fun gift ideas--for myself, or to give to others. I love the Zorbitz product line because they create products that can be worn or used as focusing to...
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Water Blessing Labels - Positive Words Inspire Your Inner Journey
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Water Blessing Labels can be used as positive affirmations and inspirational messages to help you focus your intentions and inspire your inner journey. These re-usable transparent static cling decals can be placed on most smooth surfaces. The labels...
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The Violet Heart Collection
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The Violet Heart Collection features pins, items and gifts designed for people facing a life changing event and to recognize that someone is experiencing a challenge or transition. The Violet Flower and the Purple Heart were the inspiration behind the...
NICU Expo - An Online Exposition
For Parents of NICU Babies & the Providers that Care for Them
- Featured NICU Parent speakers discussing or presenting topics of interest to NICU Parents.
- Expert speakers presenting topics for NICU Providers who work with NICU parents. We hope to make Continuing Education credits available for Nurses, Social Workers and Counselors that work with NICU Parents.
- A discussion board or forum for participants to find and meet other NICU Parents.
- A list of products hand-selected by your Former NICU Parent Hosts as good resources for NICU Parents.
- A discussion board or forum for participants to ask questions of our NICU Parent experts.
- Raffles and/or drawings for useful products and resources for NICU Parents and families.
- Recordings, transcripts or handouts of presentations from the NICU Expo that participants can listen to or refer to again after the convention.
- A Downloadable NICU Expo Packet of promotional coupons, special offers for products of interest to NICU parents and links for downloadable eBooks.
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For Updates on the NICU Expo
News on the NICU Expo
Updates about the NICU Expo will be posted in the NICU Parent Support Blog.
Fetching RSS feed... please stand byA Squidoo Lens for Prematurity Awareness Month
Saving Babies from Premature Birth
Learn more about the March of Dimes Prematurity Awareness Month coming in November.-
Prematurity Awareness Month - Sponsored by the March of Dimes
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As part of a national effort to save babies from premature birth the March of Dimes has designated November as Prematurity Awareness Month. The month of November is dedicated to raising awareness about premature births, while also raising funds for t...
This Lens and the NICU Expo Supports the March of Dimes
100% of the proceeds from this site are donated to the March of Dimes.Purchasing NICU products recommended through this lens benefits the March of Dimes NICU Family Support Program.
NICU Expo Participants will be encouraged and given the opportunity to donate to the March of Dimes.
A Squidoo Lens for the Every Baby Has a Story Campaign
Video Contest for the March of Dimes
Make a 60 second video and enter it into the March of Dimes public service advertising contest as a way of supporting the March of Dimes and raising awareness about premature births.-
Every Baby has a Story - Video Contest for the March of Dimes
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The March of Dimes is asking NICU Parents and Families to share their NICU stories and experiences by creating and submitting a video for the "Every Baby has a Story" Video Contest. Often time those who have been there and lived through a c...
Recommended Books on Amazon for Parenting Preemies
Book Resources Available on Amazon for NICU Parents
Preemies: The Essential Guide for Parents of Premature Babies
Featured resource on the March of Dimes site.
Amazon Price: $16.47 (as of 07/08/2008)
Parenting Your Premature Baby and Child: The Emotional Journey
A very extensive book that focuses on the experiences, feelings, relationships and long-term parenting issues for parents of a premature baby. A good resource for parents who will be in the NICU for some time.
Amazon Price: $19.77 (as of 07/08/2008)
The Preemie Parents' Companion: The Essential Guide to Caring for Your Premature Baby in the Hospital, at Home, and Through the First Years
A recommended resource from the March of Dimes.
Amazon Price: $11.53 (as of 07/08/2008)
Your Premature Baby and Child
Authored by Amy E. Tracy and Dianne I. Maroney R.N.
Amazon Price: $11.53 (as of 07/08/2008)
Caring for Your Premature Baby
Amazon Price: (as of 07/08/2008)
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