This is not what you wanted for the early days of motherhood.
So, your baby is in the NICU. Being separated from your baby, worried about their health, and overwhelmed by the unpredictability of intensive hospitalization is definitely not what you wanted for the first days, weeks, or even months of motherhood.
In this course, we’re focused on supporting you through your baby’s time in the NICU.
Let’s talk about navigating your emotions, taking care of yourself, and connecting with your baby.
Having a Baby in the NICU
For NICU parents, the reality of the early days of parenthood doesn’t match what we spent months or maybe years dreaming about. Coping with the big feelings and reactions that come with a NICU stay, the fear of not being able to bond with your baby, and feeling confused by your role as postpartum mom in a medical setting is a lot to manage.
In this course, you'll discover:
How to get through common emotions like sadness, fear, guilt, and confusion during your NICU stay
Strategies to build a strong attachment and connection with your baby in the NICU
How to take breaks, ask for help, and prioritize self-care to keep your well-being intact on this NICU journey
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Having a Baby in the NICU
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Introduction
Introduction to Having a Baby in the NICU
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Welcome
Welcome - I’m glad you’re here.
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Lesson 1: Navigating Your Emotions
Here we talk about the intense feelings that can come up when you have a baby in the NICU.
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Lesson 2: The Trauma of a NICU Stay
Here we talk about WHY you’re feeling and help you understand and respond to the difficult emotions that are coming up while your baby is in the NICU.
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Lesson 3: Taking Care of Yourself and Your Baby
Here we learn about how to get through a NICU stay. I’m going to give you three steps for getting through and learning to care for yourself and your baby in the NICU.
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Before you go...
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Meet your instructor
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Meet your instructor ✳
Hi I’m Molly Vasa Bertolucci. I’m a licensed clinical social worker in California and a NICU mom myself.
I help people get through challenges in postpartum and early parenting. I became a therapist because I believe strongly in the healing that comes from allowing ourselves to feel and share our stories, and helping people tell their stories has brought me so much inspiration and optimism. When I am not doing therapy, you can find me squeezing in a stroller run with my two kids or splurging on fresh flowers and an iced latte. I hope you find this course on parenting through a NICU stay supportive and helpful, as I have helped countless others on their journey to feeling connected, calm, and confident as parents.