NICU Resources

Dear Parent,

You are the most important person in your baby’s life.

We want to help you understand your baby’s developmental and medical needs; prepare for taking care of your baby; know how to get the resources and services you and your baby may need; and focus on parenting.

That's why we have compiled a list of resources for you to use both during your baby hospital stay and at home.

General Information

This section includes family guidelines, insurance information, WIC, care team members and more.

Medical Equipment in the NICU

This page will help you navigate the different medical equipment your baby is currently using.

Developmental Care

From kangaroo care to tummy time, this section is all about your baby's developmental milestones and how you can help him/her reach them.

Feeding Nutrition & Growth

This section covers breastfeeding, pumping, oral stimulation and growth charts.

Tests, Procedures and Treatments

This section has some more in depth information about the tests all babies receive before leaving the hospital.

Resources at Home

We want to help you take care of your baby once he/she is discharged. These resources cover everything from fevers to colic.

Follow-Up and Clinic Visits

Information and helpful resources for clinic visits.

Medicine

Immunization schedules and medicine safety are covered in this section.

Common Terms

You are going to hear a lot of medical jargon in the NICU. You can always ask question but this list of common terms will be a great guide to reference during your stay.

Your Part in Research

Research is an important part of our NICUs. Find out more about how and why to participate in research studies.