Having a baby in the NICU is challenging. We're here to help with our online course for NICU parents!
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NICU Nook's Essential Course
- Lifetime access
- 35+ bite-sized (2-10 min) informational videos
- Topics cover day 1 in the NICU through life after the NICU
- Downloadable PDFs with journal prompts, scripts, plans, tools, techniques, and practice exercises
- Access to one-one-ones with Nurse Amanda (additional fee)
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- Lifetime access to our Essential Course
- Virtual meetings with trained NICU Nurse Amanda
- Individualized support tailored to your specific needs
- Assistance with caregiving tasks, communicating with your NICU team, advocating for your baby and more!
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NICU Nook is packed with all the information you'll need to thrive as a parent in the NICU
Our videos take only a few minutes to watch, and each one includes practical tips and strategies.
Introduction
Welcome to NICU Nook!
- Who we are
- Why we created NICU Nook
- How to navigate our course
- What you can expect to learn from each module
Module 1
The Ins and Outs of the NICU
- Who works in the NICU?
- Why are you here?
- Learn how to speak NICU language
- What to know from Day 1
- Communicating with your care team
Module 2
Interacting With Your Baby
- Learning your baby's cues
- What to do for/with your baby now
- Feeding your baby
- Important milestones in the NICU
- If/when you can't visit
Module 3
Emotional Health in the NICU
- Common thoughts & feelings
- Challenging unhelpful thoughts
- Managing the stress response
- Breathwork & grounding techniques
- Tips to reduce stress, increase support and promote bonding
Module 4
Preparing to Take Your Baby Home
- What does your baby need to achieve before discharge?
- Preparing for discharge
- Reflecting on your growth and your baby's development
- Preparing for life after the NICU
Module 5
Life After the NICU
- Setting boundaries with visitors
- NICU follow-up
- Longterm health outcomes
- Successful parenting after the NICU
- Continued self-care
- Talking to your child about their NICU stay
Raise your hand if you ...
✓ Feel uncertain or confused about your specific role in the NICU environment
✓ Experience physiological stress when visiting the NICU
✓ Dread separation from your baby or feel frustrated by limitations on touch and holding
✓ Aren't feeling that sense of connection or closeness with your baby that you envisioned
✓ Feel grief/loss surrounding your early or traumatic birth
✓ Experience anxiety or worry about your baby's health
✓ Find communicating with your NICU care team intimidating or challenging
NICU Nook will help you ...
✓ Navigate the the NICU, understand your baby's individual needs, and engage in your baby's care
✓ Foster a loving bond with your baby, even if it doesn't feel natural at first
✓ Communicate your needs and advocate for your baby with your care team
✓ Understand the emotional impacts of having a baby in the NICU and learn skills to manage stress
✓ Prepare for discharge and taking your baby home
✓ Transition to parenthood beyond the NICU and develop a successful parenting style
Here's what you'll get with our ...
Essential Course:
✸ 35+ bite-sized (2-10min) videos you can view or listen to at your own pace (see video list below)
✸ Printable PDFs full of tools, techniques, scripts, plans and practice exercises
✸ Practical information and skills for tackling challenges from Day 1 in the NICU to life after the NICU
✸ Access to a community of NICU parents who have taken our course
✸ Lifetime access, so you can revisit throughout your baby's NICU stay and beyond.
Get the course!One-on-Ones with Amanda:
✸ Virtual meetings that you schedule on your own time via your client dashboard
✸ Plan/agenda to best utilize your time with Amanda
✸ Examples of questions that parents have asked Amanda in the past
✸ Tips on interacting with and feeding your baby, communicating with your care team, attending rounds, advocating for your baby, and much more
Please note: One-on-ones with Nurse Amanda are only available to those who purchase our essential course.
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5 Things to do During Your NICU Journey
There are so many things you can be doing as a NICU parent. Here are the 5 things we believe are most important for YOU!
Tips for Juggling the NICU With Other Children
Feeling overwhelmed by the many responsibilities you have in the NICU and as a parent to other children? Here are some tips!
Sharing Your NICU Experience With Loved Ones
It can be challenging to share what you're going through with people who haven't been through it! Here are some tips!
Why NICU Nook?
Taught by a NICU Nurse and Psychologist
You'll receive specialized guidance and techniques on both the medical and emotional aspects of having a baby in the NICU.
Hours of Easy-to-Digest and Engaging Content
35+ bite-sized (2-10min) engaging videos you can watch at your own pace. Watch the sample videos across our website!
Practical Tools and Techniques
You'll learn concrete tools to improve the bond with your baby and reduce stress. We also provide handouts for further practice!
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