Parents with a baby in the NICU or with medical complications 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 who is medically complex 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