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Welcome to the NICU

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An introduction to life in the neonatal intensive care unit, or NICU. Learn how you and NICU staff work together to give your baby the very best care.

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Meet the NICU Staff

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Hear neonatologists, bedside nurses, and other NICU medical staff talk about what they do to care for your baby in the NICU. Includes information on respiratory therapists, occupational therapists, social workers, chaplains, and more.

Video in English and Español

Technology in the NICU

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You'll encounter lots of wires, tubes, and high-tech machines in the NICU. Find out what they do and how they help your baby.

Video in English and Español

Your Baby's NICU Bed

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Your baby's NICU bed, sometimes called an isolette or a warming bed, keeps her warm and safe. Watch as a NICU nurse explains how this medical marvel works.

Video in English and Español

Related Learning

  • Coping with the NICU
  • Siblings and the NICU
  • Family and the NICU
  • Breastfeeding in the NICU
  • Kangaroo Care in the NICU
  • Vaccination in the NICU
  • Common Tests in the NICU
  • Preparing to Go Home from the NICU

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