“Quality of life”: parent and neonatologist perspectives

“Quality of life”: parent and neonatologist perspectives

“Quality of life”: parent and neonatologist perspectives“NICU families were identified in two ways. First, Internet searches were conducted that generally identified active support or advocacy groups that specifically targeted NICU families. “Family” for the...
NPA+NANN+AWHONN Consensus Statement

NPA+NANN+AWHONN Consensus Statement

With a newfound appreciation for what it means to be an “essential caregiver” – the National Perinatal Association (NPA), Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN), and National Association for Neonatal Nurses...
NICU Baby’s Bill of Rights

NICU Baby’s Bill of Rights

We’re thrilled to announce the unveiling of our newly revised & updated NICU Baby’s Bill of Rights! NPN is committed to being mindful of the evolving needs of NICU babies & families. We’ve reevaluated our original NICU Parent’s Bill of Rights and...
My NICU Network Paper Published

My NICU Network Paper Published

We are proud to announce the publication of the paper, “Improving Staff Knowledge and Attitudes towards Providing Psychosocial Support to NICU Parents through an Online Education Course” in the journal Advances in Neonatal Care (open access).  This paper...
Every Story Matters

Every Story Matters

The Power of Our Stories We are all worthy of telling our stories and having them heard. We all need to be seen and honored in the same way that we all need to breathe.” – Viola Davis I can clearly remember the first time I stood in front of a room full of...
Sometimes You Need a Reminder

Sometimes You Need a Reminder

Sometimes You Need a Reminder We work, and we work, and we work to do good in the world, and we wonder “Am I enough? Should I give up? Have I failed? My dear colleague and mentor, Sue Ludwig, Founder and President of the National Association of Neonatal...