Support for NICU Parents and Families During a Life Changing Experience
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 Care Unit (NICU).
This series of lenses was also developed benefit and raise awareness of the March of Dimes new NICU Family Support Program, created to support NICU Parents with information and encouragement to alleviate the stress, distress and confusion so common in NICU Families.
The NICU Parent Support Site Lens series covers a variety of topics from the basics of surviving the first few days to weeks, to suggestions for making it through the death of a baby.
NICU Parent Support Site Series - The Initial Days and Weeks
Information, Resources & Support for NICU Parents to Manage in the NICU
The first two lenses were developed to provide information, resources and support to NICU Parents those who have their newborns hospitalized in the neonatal intensive care unit.-
My Baby's in the NICU: Now What?
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The first lens in a series of lenses from the NICU Parent Support Site created to provide information, support, encouragement and resources for parents and Families who suddenly find that they have a NICU Baby--a newborn hospitalized in the Neonatal...
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How Will I Survive the NICU? Advice for NICU Parents and NICU Families
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This lens was created to help parents survive in the NICU after they have gotten past the initial shock period, covered in the first lens My Baby's in the NICU: Now What? The focus of this lens is on the later phases of the NICU experience--the next...
NICU Parent Support Site Series - The Final Days
Information, Resources & Support for the End of a Baby's Life
These two lenses are ones we never hope NICU Parents will have to use. The focus of these lenses are for parents whose baby is dying, or has died.Yet the reality is that nearly 30,000 babies die each year...
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My NICU Baby is Dying: Now What?
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This lens is developed to support the 1,000's of NICU Parents each year who must face the difficult realization that their NICU baby will not be discharged to home because their NICU baby is dying. Each year nearly 30,000 infants die in the United St...
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My NICU Baby has Died: Now What?
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Many parents consider the loss of a child to be the highest level of loss. The information on the site cannot take away the intense pain and sorrow you are feeling. Instead I offer information, resources and support that others who have been in simil...
Resources for Getting NICU Parents Oriented
Useful Online Resources to Help in Understanding the NICU
- NICU Families - March of Dimes
- The special website developed by the March of Dimes (the beneficiary of this lens), specifically for NICU Parents and Families. The site provides a variety of information and resources.
- Preemie Health
- An excellent online website devoted to the Health of Premature Babies was created by specialists in neonatology, or the care of newborns at Meriter Health Services.
- Sick Newborn Health
- An excellent online website devoted to the Health of Sick Newborn Babies was created by specialists in neonatology, or the care of sick newborns.
- When Your Baby's in the NICU
- An overall review of the NICU from the KidsHealth website. Information on this site is reviewed by physicians.
The Zaky a Helpful Hand for NICU Parents
A Way to Comfort Your NICU Newborn
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The Zaky Hand - A Therapeutic Pillow for NICU Babies
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The Zaky is an ergodynamic positioning pillow. This unique pillow was designed by a former NICU parent, Dr. Yamile Jackson, after her own NICU experiences with her son Zachary. One of the most difficult things for NICU parents to do is to realize th...
Complimentary eBook for NICU Parents Available for Download
Freely Available Resource from the NICU Parent Support Site
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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...
Recipient of the All4Care Award - Lens & Lensmaster Award 2007 for Charity Work
NICU Parent Support Lens on Squidoo - An Award Winning Series
I am honored to be among the first to receive the All4Care award, a new award for a Lens or Lensmaster who is doing outstanding work for charity sponsored by Janusz Biela.Not only was this lens nominate, but the entire NICU Support Site Lens Series and the CarePages lens were all recognized.
These lenses have been developed to provide information, resources and support for NICU Parents while generating royalties to benefit the March of Dimes NICU Family Support Program.
NICU Parent Support Audio & Podcast Channel
Listen to Audio Messages of Information, Encouragement and Support
A "useful and comforting guide" and "a very powerful creation" one that should be of significant assistance to NICU families from the NICU Parent Support site.-
NICU Parent Support Audio & Podcast Channel
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The NICU Parent Support Audio & Podcast Channel is available now an audio message of support for Parents who have babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The channel has been described as a "useful and comforting guide" and "a v...
Why Support the March of Dimes?
The Scope and Impact of Prematurity
Staying Connected When a Baby is Hospitalized
Creating a Community of Support
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CarePages - Connect Friends and Family During Times of Challenge
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CarePages unique service allows you to create a personal, private web page to help family and friends communicate when a loved one is facing illness whether at the beginning of life as a newborn, at the end of life, or somewhere in between. Creating...
CarePages from the NICU Parent Support Site
Our Custom CarePages to Support Parents with NICU Babies
The NICU Parent Support Site has paired up with CarePages to give our viewers--NICU parents and NICU families--a own place to create their own CarePages.
- NICU Parent Support Special CarePages Section
- Use our CarePages to keep your family and friends connected when your NICU baby is in the hospital by sharing information and updates on your baby.
Updates to the NICU Parent Support Site Blog
Reflections, Ruminations & Resources from a Former NICU Parent and Grief Educator
- NICU Parent Support Site Blog
- The latest reflections, ruminations and resources from respected physician, educator, author and former NICU parent on the NICU Parent Support Site Blog.
- Subscribe to the NICU Parent Support Feeds
- You can directly subscribe to our feeds for the latest updates using the link above.
NICU Parent Support Site Blog
Reflections, Ruminations & Resources from a Former NICU Parent and Grief Educator
The NICU Parent Support Site Blog was created as a way to supply updates, provide information, send inspirational messages and feature NICU resources as part of the NICU Parent Support Site.
Fetching RSS feed... please stand byDo Not Stand At My Grave and Weep - The Poem, The Song and The Book
A new Book collection with quotes, poems and readings to comfort anyone grieving a loss or coping with a challenge.-
Do Not Stand At My Grave and Weep - A Poem, A Song and A Book to Comfort
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This lens is dedicated to the favorite bereavement poem, "Do Not Stand At My Grave and Weep" words of sympathy that have brought comfort to many since it was written. This beloved poem has also been put to music as a stirring song and most...
Co-Group Manager of the Everything on Preemies and NICU Babies
Featured Lensmaster for NICU Parent Support Site
I am honored to be one of the Co-Group Managers and Featured lensmasters for the newly formed Everything on Preemies and NICU Babies group.Being a Former NICU parent was not something that I would have done by choice. Since surviving the experience I have written professional papers, given presentations and developed a website devoted to Supporting NICU Parents.
This photo is one of my nicu survivor and her older nicu sibling on the day she came home from the hospital.
Related NICU and Neonatal Lenses
Thoughts and Musings from Squidoo Lensmasters on the NICU World
A collection of lenses from Squidoo Lensmasters--NICU parents and others sharing their insights on the world of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.-
Everything on Preemies Headquarters
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Everything on Preemies and NICU Babies This group is for lenses on preemies, NICU babies and sick newborns. Our Lenses focus on support, products, research, resources or any related topic to help NICU families raise their preemie, NICU Baby or sick ne...
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Prematurity
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The story of Landon My son Landon was born 14 weeks premature. He came into the world weighing 2lbs 7oz and 14.5 inches long. Here is our story. When I was 23 weeks pregnant, an ultrasound showed that s...
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Information on Premature Births and Preemies
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Information on Premature Births and Preemies
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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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Preemie Twins
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PreemieTwins.com is Dedicated to Macy & Mallory - Million Dollar Miracle Babies. We are striving to be the best resource to both parents of multiples and/or parents of premature infants! I created this site after my twin daughters were...
Related NICU and Neonatal Blogs
Thoughts and Musings from Others in the NICU World
- MOD's Share Your Story Blog and Journals
- This is a listing of all of the blogs and online journals created by the community members from the March of Dimes Share Your Story site.
- Tiggers don't Jump - They Bounce
- Musings from a Night shift nurse in a Level 3+ NICU.
- Neonatal Doc
- Writings on social and ethical issues in the NICU from an anonymous neonatologist, Neonatal Doctor.
Products for NICU Babies on eBay
Products being sold just for NICU Babies.
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Products for Preemies and Premature Babies on eBay
Products for sale for preemies and premature babies.
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Updates from the World of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
More Information on the NICU Parent Support Site
Visit the website, subscribe to the NICU Parent Support Blog or the NICU Parent Support eMail List.
- NICU Parent Support Site
- The NICU Parent Support Site was created by a physician, author & former NICU Parent to provide information, resources & encouragement to reassure and support NICU Parents and Families.
- NICU Parent Support Site Blog
- Reflections, Ruminations & Resources from respected physician, educator, author and former NICU Parent are shared in the NICU Parent Support Site Blog.
- NICU Parent Support eMail List
- Subscribe to the NICU Parent Support eMail List and receive periodic updates, articles, inspirational messages and featured NICU resources.
Reader Feedback on the NICU Parent Support lens
Your place for comments, messages, blessings and suggestions
If you find the information on the site helpful or useful to you or your family, please be sure to pass on the word about the site (email), rate this site and leave a message (Reader Feedback).
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Remember to support the March of Dimes NICU Family Support Program.
BostonRob wrote...
Great Lens, we lost our baby boy at 10 days old, thank you for making such an important lens..
Posted May 09, 2008
stemcells wrote...
Wonderful source of Information!
There is a way to improve
anyone's quality of life as well as their Health.
Without Health You cannot really enjoy Life fully.
Posted March 29, 2008
anndouglas wrote...
Thank you for developing a lens on this important topic. One of my children was stillborn so I have some experience with related issues. I have been thinking about developing a lens on stillbirth. You have inspired me to tackle it sooner rather than later.
Posted June 18, 2007
by Comfortdoc
I am the parent of a former NICU baby, a respected physician, health educator, recognized grief and loss expert, author and founder of the NICU Parent...
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