Navigating the way home
A story about the parent experience of going home with a premature baby
Ask the hospital if they offer visiting nurses that helps transition care to home. Hiring an experienced doula may also help but do inquire about the doula’s experience with preemies.
Some preemies will need a lot of follow-up care with physicians such as with eye, nose, throat doctor, dermatologists, kidney specialists etc.
There may be a nurse in your NICU with experience and expertise to check if baby’s properly fastened in the car seat before you head home. When in doubt, ask for help.
Ask the hospital if they offer visiting nurses that helps transition care to home. Hiring an experienced doula may also help but do inquire about the doula’s experience with preemies.
Some preemies will need a lot of follow-up care with physicians such as with eye, nose, throat doctor, dermatologists, kidney specialists etc.
There may be a nurse in your NICU with experience and expertise to check if baby’s properly fastened in the car seat before you head home. When in doubt, ask for help.
Ask the hospital if they offer visiting nurses that helps transition care to home. Hiring an experienced doula may also help but do inquire about the doula’s experience with preemies.
Some preemies will need a lot of follow-up care with physicians such as with eye, nose, throat doctor, dermatologists, kidney specialists etc.
There may be a nurse in your NICU with experience and expertise to check if baby’s properly fastened in the car seat before you head home. When in doubt, ask for help.
Helpful Carseat Links
Canadian Government Guidelines
Canadian Government Guidelines
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
American Academy of Pediatrics
Mayo Clinic
Michelle Pratt, CPST
(See links below for car seat shopping)
Helpful Carseat Links
Canadian Government Guidelines
Canadian Government Guidelines
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
American Academy of Pediatrics
Mayo Clinic
Michelle Pratt, CPST
(See links below for car seat shopping)
Things to buy
Here are some helpful product links for premature baby gear that can make caring for your little one easier.
Things to buy
Here are some helpful product links for premature baby gear that can make caring for your little one easier.
Feeding/Breastfeeding
Breast Pumps
Best Breast Pumps of the Year - Mom Loves Best
Bottles*
Best Bottles of the Year - Mom Loves Best
6 Best Baby Bottles, According to More Than 1,100 Parents - What to Expect
*Make sure to buy preemie bottle nipples as those do not often come with the bottles
Feeding/Breastfeeding
Glossary of Terms
Educational Resources
Podcasts
Religious and Spiritual Resources
Preemie Clothes*
Carseats
NICU Journal
Things to buy
Here are some helpful product links for premature baby gear that can make caring for your little one easier.
Feeding/Breastfeeding
Breast Pumps
Bottles*
*Make sure to buy preemie bottle nipples as those do not often come with the bottles
Feeding/Breastfeeding
Glossary of Terms
Educational Resources
Podcasts
Religious and Spiritual Resources
Preemie Clothes*
Carseats
NICU Journal
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NICU PARENTS
Published in 2024. Created by Anita Yuen
Text and Content Strategy by Karin Anderson Creative
Graphic Design and Site Build by ketuxdesigner
Logo Design by Arcana Creative
Additional Support from FaithTech
NICU PARENTS
Published in 2024. Created by Anita Yuen
Content Strategy by Karin Anderson Creative
Graphic Design and Site Build by ketuxdesigner
Logo Design by Arcana Creative
Additional Support from FaithTech
NICU PARENTS
Published in 2024. Created by Anita Yuen
Content Strategy by Karin Anderson Creative
Graphic Design and Site Build by ketuxdesigner
Logo Design by Arcana Creative
Additional Support from FaithTech