When your baby is in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), you might feel incredibly overwhelmed, stressed, and sad. Having your baby whisked away from you shortly after birth can be devastating – even more so when you are worried about their health. When you get to the NICU and have to deal with rules […]
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Parent’s Guide to a NICU Stay
The birth of a new baby is incredibly exciting – and can also be scary. Newborns can be quite delicate. They may also have medical problems at birth or as a result of labour and delivery that requires them to be transferred to a specialized hospital unit, the NICU. The NICU – or neonatal intensive […]
Common Problems in the NICU
When you are pregnant, you look forward to the day that you can bring your precious baby home. For some parents, this day doesn’t come right away – and it may take weeks or even months for their baby to come home. For a variety of reasons, some infants are admitted to the neonatal intensive […]
What Parents Can Expect During NICU Stay
If your baby is born premature or with certain medical conditions, they may not be able to stay with you in the maternity ward of your hospital. Instead, they may be moved to a different unit to receive specialized care: the NICU. While in the NICU, a team of specialists will provide a higher level […]
Financial Assistance for NICU Stay
When a baby requires specialized care after birth, they will often be transferred to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). A baby may need to stay in the NICU for a number of reasons, including a premature birth or complications during or after labour and delivery. The cost of a NICU stay can be significant, […]
