For providers and caregivers
The Resilient Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
NICU Resource List
Explore four distinct resource lists on key topics for NICU families and providers.
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The Resilient NICU Course
In this course, some of the basic concepts of trauma and resilience informed care will be examined, with a focus on how to improve the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) experience for families and, in turn, improve infant health outcomes.
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10 Questions to Ask When Navigating the NICU
Open communication with a healthcare team is essential. It’s important for families to seek clarification whenever concerns arise or there is more information needed. The NICU staff provides care and support for both the family and their baby.
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Safe Sleep Conversations
Caregivers and providers both want babies to thrive. This video highlights some ways to set the stage for culturally sensitive sleep conversations, and how to find common ground for supportive and effective information sharing.
Dads in the NICU: Taking Care of Yourself and Seeking Support
Dads to Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) babies often hold space for others, complete never-ending tasks, and experience joy and overwhelm as they bond and care for their newborn. This handout contains six helpful tips to support Dads in taking care of themselves and prioritizing their own wellbeing.
NICU Resources
Implementing trauma and resilience informed care while supporting families in the NICU
Visit the Wellbeing for LA Learning Center to access the full NICU resource collection, developed by the UCLA Family Development Program, for more ways to incorporate a trauma and resilience informed approach in the NICU through virtual trainings, videos and printable tools.
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Microaggressions in the NICU Handout
Foster an inclusive environment that actively addresses and educates about microaggressions to enhance the quality of care for the diverse communities. -
The Resilient NICU Course
Explore ways to help alleviate the impact of trauma for families, providers, and caregivers. -
From "Weathering" a Storm to Mandating an Evacuation - Forecasting the Racism Effect on Black Maternal and Infant Mortality
Trace the impact of historical and present day structural racism on Black mothers and infants. -
Understanding a Baby's Cry: How to Support Caregivers
When trusted caregivers notice and respond to crying, it helps babies to understand the impact they have on their environment. -
Supporting Dads in the NICU
Recognize strategies that providers can reference to better support dads with infants in the NICU. -
Addressing Disparities in Healthcare Settings
Increasing self-awareness can help us better understand our own explicit and implicit biases.