NICU Nurse, Mama Heart. Here for every tiny step.
When thinking about the Fourth of July, we usually think about fireworks, cookouts, parades, festivals, and big gatherings. All super fun things! But they don’t always include many activities for babies. (This is especially true if you’re celebrating you baby’s…
One of the biggest milestones for premature babies in the NICU is learning how to eat by mouth. Before babies can go home, they need to safely coordinate sucking, swallowing, and breathing during feedings. This takes practice, stamina, and time.…
One of the biggest challenges premature babies face in the NICU is learning how to eat safely. While sucking is actually a natural reflex—even babies born as early as 23 weeks can often suck—learning how to coordinate sucking, swallowing, and…
Looking for meaningful Father’s Day footprint and handprint crafts? These adorable DIY keepsakes are one of the sweetest ways to celebrate Dad while capturing just how tiny your little one is! Store-bought gifts can be great… But there’s something incredibly…
Dear NICU Dad, I know you did not imagine spending your first Father’s Day—or any Father’s Day, for that matter, in the NICU. You likely pictured holding your baby at home, surrounded by joy, sleep deprivation, and the beautiful chaos…
As a NICU nurse of ten years, I see how overwhelming the NICU can feel for families. Between the monitors, alarms, wires, medical equipment, and emotions, it can be hard to feel like this is the place where you imagined…
First- what even is the NICU? NICU stands for Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. It’s a special place in the hospital where babies go for all kinds of reasons. The “ICU” part can sound intimidating, like it’s only for the sickest…