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William's Journey: Strength, Hope, and Purpose in Empowering NICU Parents
The NICU journey, which I once knew from the perspective of a healthcare provider, became deeply personal when William was born at 23 weeks.
38 | Empowering NICU Parents with Nicole Nyberg a NICU NP and NICU Mom
Hear from a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner and Micropreemie NICU Mom.
37 | Family-Centered Care in the NICU and Beyond with Cristal Grogan
Cristal’s story highlights the importance of parent advocacy and education in navigating complex medical and mental health needs.
36 | The Baby Steps Program: A Transition of Care Model Supporting Families After the NICU
The Nurse Led Baby Steps model provides critical support to families during the acute period of transition from NICU to home - a time that is often filled with excitement AND overwhelm for caregivers.
34 | Tube Feeding After the NICU and Transitioning to Oral Feeds with Darla Vazquez
Darla talks about her work in helping families transition their children from G-tube feeding to oral eating, providing resources and guidance for parents in similar situations.
From Tube Feeds to Oral Feeds: Where to Start
How to create memorable, positive experiences during mealtimes.
Your Child’s Developmental Milestones: What to Expect and How to Cheer Them On
Let's talk about developmental milestones—those little markers that tell us our kiddos are growing and learning like champs.
Monitoring Your Baby's Health: a Post-NICU Guide
Believe in yourself. You and your baby are ready for this next step on your journey—after all, your medical team wouldn’t be sending you home if you weren’t.
helpful links
NICU Alumni is proud to serve NICU grads and their families—and we’re not alone. There are amazing groups and organizations that can also support you while you’re still in the NICU, during your transition home, and into the future.
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CDC: What Is Early Intervention?
Early Intervention Contact Info by State (CDC)
Jack’s Basket - support for new diagnosis of Down syndrome
Pathways.org - a valuable resource offering free materials to help you understand developmental milestones and age-appropriate activities
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The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
How to Find a Special Education Advocate
The ARC - supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supporting their full inclusion.
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Florida Alliance for Assistive Services and Technology (FAAST)
Me Two Books - This blog contains book reviews and activities for the family.
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