Be An Empowered Parent

A mom that has been through the NICU with two children shares all she has learned about taking charge of her baby's health.

Dads and the NICU: Your special role information sheet offers information and tips on how dads can cope during NICU stay. © March of Dimes

Fathers have an important role in the life of their baby. When parents find themselves in the NICU after delivery, fathers often experience a wide range of emotions. © NICU Parent Network: NICU Helping Hands

Family Stories is a collection of stories from families who have had a baby in the NICU. © March of Dimes

Having a baby in the NICU is a difficult time in any parent's life. When you have other young children at home, challenges are multiplied. They need your time and attention, too. One of the most valuable things we can offer our children in times of crisis is clear, consistent information. This resource provides some of the most common questions your child may have and suggestions on how to answer. © NICU Parent Network: Hand to Hold

Adoptive families is a resource with supportive information for adoptive families with a baby in the NICU. © March of Dimes