If it becomes clear that your baby's NICU journey seems to be turning away from home, you will need to make decisions about how you and your baby will spend your remaining time together.

The Loss of a Baby

A neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) can be like a foreign country. You need to learn new language, tests and equipment in order to make the most informed decisions for your baby. This glossary can help.

Staff in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
Common NICU Equipment
Common NICU Tests
Common Conditions Treated in the NICU
Medical Equipment at Home
Quick NICU Reference Guide

One in every 10 babies born in the U.S. is admitted to a newborn intensive care unit (NICU) because of premature birth or another medical condition. Having a baby hospitalized in a NICU, can be frightening, confusing and overwhelming for parents.

The NICU Family Support Program