Elliot WOMEN’S & CHILDREN’S Services
The Elliot Women's
& Children's Services
the NICU
the NICU
Elliot's Pediatric/Adolescent Center
Newborn Intensive Care Unit At Elliot Hospital
The Unique Experience of the NICU
Having a baby in the NICU can be a frightening experience. Many parents can't eat or sleep, and have trouble understanding and remembering what they are told about their baby. It's important for them to visit their baby frequently and share their feelings with their partners, family, friends, the NICU physicians and physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, and social worker. These individuals will help cope with the situation.
The NICU environment can be overwhelming when first taking in the unit and its significant array of specialized equipment and alarms. These are normal and expected feelings. Regular visits create a sense of familiarity that will dispel this reaction.
