NICU letter to parents

[rickdon19]

Hi,

I am developing an educational letter to parents when their newborn enters our NICU. Do anyone have one willing to share or any specific topics to cover. (touching the newborn, visiting, etc.)

Thanks,

D

[Scrubmouse RN]

Infection control in the NICU newborn, Kangaroo Care, Breast feeding benefits, especially Preemies, Overstimulation, exercises to strengthen their underdeveloped muscles, etc

[ittybabyRN, RN]

There are so many topics to cover, we actually have a guide to the nicu binder we give out, it goes over everything from "who's - who" where things can be found, breastfeeding, kangaroo care, common diagnosis and lingo, visiting and the policy, resources for parents, etc.

[dscrn]

There is so much info -binder sounds like a good idea-but time to talk with overwhelmed parents-even in a crazy busy NICU, is invaluable

[vena cava]

confidentiality "eyes on your own baby"

[Elvish, BSN, DNP, RN, NP]

Storage/transport of pumped breastmilk

Support groups for NICU parents (in-hospital, or outside groups)

My hospital gives parents a binder as well, as NICU found that a letter wasn't enough to cover all that really needs to be covered.

Moved to NICU forum. :)

[rn/writer, RN]

Bilirubin, circumcision (not a priority compared to breathing,eating, etc.), over-stimulation, who can visit, hand washing, no sick visitors, how to talk to baby's siblings, extra concerns with multiples, long-term concerns, car seat testing, immunizations.

Lots to cover. Glad you're NICU is doing this.