Building a Culture of Understanding with a NICU Family Support Program
For families whose baby will be in the NICU for a shorter stay, defined here as two weeks or less, that feeling of normalcy rarely has the opportunity to gain a foothold. The vast amounts of new information, terminology, equipment and rotation of staff can be very challenging. These challenges, combined with the worry of outside stressors such as childcare, work, family, household, transportation, finances, and more can become overwhelming. Learn how March of Dimes launched a program to better support a culture of uunderstanding for NICU families.
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