Many new parents have worries and concerns, especially if their child is in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). This is a support for those parents of infants in the NICU . I hope you find this information helpful.

Friday, April 1, 2011

Strategies for NICU Providers

For NICU Providers: Be HELPFUL

Believe in the parent’s ability to survive this event.

Empathize with NICU/ICN parents.

Have hope

Encourage communication.

Loving thoughts and actions.

Patience with the healing and growing processes.

Find inner strength- faith, spirituality

Understand your partner, staff and baby.

Lighthearted. Remember that it is ok to find moments of laughter amidst the tears.

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