Welcome

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Welcome to The NICU Survival Guides.

It all started with a question.

“Why are there no supports for people like me?

Over the years I have seen an increase in support for the mothers and parental figures of NICU babies, guides for stress management and medical studies on the challenges many face have become more available over the years, I have noticed that support for people like me, the babies of the NICU themselves, is scarily unavailable.

For the longest time, I accepted my unique situation as just that, Unique. Only after I realized this support was something I would have wanted for myself, did I realize

I had an opportunity.

Create it.

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Why?

As medical practice continues to advance, more babies are being saved. But so are the scars that may come with such experiences. I see many blogs and articles about supporting mothers and guardians through such a terrible experience, which is a much-needed resource, but what about the babies?

Being a NICU baby myself, I have faced unique challenges throughout adolescence and my young adulthood. Many believe just because we can’t remember, we are not affected. I argue that is not the case and the goal is to bring a new level of understanding towards what a NICU baby may face later in life and the effects such events can possibly have on an individual. Backed by my own personal research, academic resources, and my own experiences I hope to create a place that is easily accessible for my fellow NICU babies to begin their journey to a new understanding and healing.

Whether you were once a NICU baby, face or have faced medical intervention in adolescents, a parent or caregiver of one, or even a friend looking to support, you are welcome to learn and grow with me.