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NICU Family Support®
Your gift helps provide comfort and support to families with a baby in the NICU.
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In the NICU
- In the NICU, your baby receives special medical care.
- It's natural for you to feel frightened and confused.
- Become your baby's advocate and get involved in his care.
Parents without partners in the NICU
If you are separated, divorced, single or widowed, you may feel especially isolated without a partner to share the burdens and the joys. You may find it difficult to be the only one handling all the information and decisions. Being a single parent, you play a role that is challenging, but very important.
All parents need to seek support. When you don't have a partner, it's natural to confide in a trusted family member or friend about your fears and concerns. Reach out to those close to you for the help you need. A NICU parent support group or other NICU parents also can provide you with much needed comfort and partnership.
For more information, go to Families & Friends.
Additional information and support for families with babies in the NICU can be found at Share Your Story, the March of Dimes Web site for NICU families.
August 2009
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