Understanding the NICU

Start Your NICU Journey Off Confident -- Not Confused. This resource is best for newcomers to the NICU to help set expectations and mentally prepare you for the journey ahead.

Welcome to the NICU Packet:

This resource covers everything NICU for the newbie. Whether you knew you'd be in the NICU, or it took you by total surprise, here you'll find the basics for how the NICU operates and how you can be an integral part of your baby's care!

You can't possibly know what your NICU experience will be like until you live it, but this guide can help take away some fear of the unknown and better prepare you for some simple expectations for a highly emotional and stressful unit.

Common Terms in the NICU:

This resource is to help you better understand the NICU lingo and advocate for your baby by breaking down basic terms you'll hear almost daily as well as how to read the monitor so you know when to actually panic.