Did you have a baby in the NICU with Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome (NOWS) and Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) due to licit or illicit drug use? If so we have a special opportunity for you to advocate for families going through this exact experience going forward by sharing your story and providing keen insights to help INC provide better information … Read More
Soothie Pacifier Addiction in Your Preemie?
Becky was addicted to the Soothie pacifiers in the NICU. Seriously, she was hooked completely to the point that when we got her home I had to purchase them in bulk from a company that originally made them – Children’s Medical Ventures that is now owned by Phillips. And when the teeth came in I had to move to purchase … Read More
Pumping Milk for My Preemie
Would you believe I had no one visit my room within the first 12 hours after birth regarding breastfeeding? Granted I had a premature baby in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, but still. Here I was in my postpartum room with my husband Gregg resting after the first NICU visit of the morning. In front of my bed, quietly sad … Read More