Babies in the N.I.C.U.

Parents with a baby in the NICU struggle with the painful complexities of an unexpected and crisis oriented situation. The typical tasks of new parenthood must be adapted to fit a baby woho is fragile or ill, a hospital environment that is unfamiliar and unsettling, and a (temporary) way of life that is exhausting and stressful. All this while feeling frightened for your baby and yourself. Therapy can:

• offer a safe space for expressing emotion and doing some problem solving
• help you find ways to bond with your special needs baby
• provide relief and stress management so you can take good care of yourself
• help you maintain your marital connection during a NICU stay