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March of Dimes – NICU Family Support

UConn's NICU is home to a March of Dimes - NICU Family Support program that meets the unique needs of families throughout the hospitalization, during the transition home, and in the event of a newborn death.

Developmental Care - Therapy Services

Each infant’s behavior is valued as a meaningful communication vehicle by which he/she communicates his/her needs. Families are encouraged to partner with the health care team in supporting their needs and the developmental goals for their infant.

Two therapists are on staff to provide developmental therapy services to infants in the nurseries. They work with families and the health care team to evaluate and meet the developmental needs of the infants in the nurseries.

Infant CPR Classes

Available to families whose children are admitted to the NICU, these classes certify families in skills to perform CPR on infants and children.

Cuddler Program

This program uses specially trained volunteers in all nurseries who, under the supervision of nurses, provide unhurried quiet time with babies. Parents provide tips about their infant’s preferences, needs and behavior. The program is administered by the Volunteer department. Please call 860-679-4251 for more information.

Family Newsletter

This newsletter provides families with information on members of the health care team, explanations of diagnoses and complications, and available programs for families. It is also a forum for families to share thoughts or ideas with other families.

H.E.A.L. (Helping Endure Infant Loss)

This is a support group for families who have had an infant die through miscarriage, stillbirth or shortly after birth.

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In the News


neonatal intensive care transport team unloading an incubator from a neonatal ambulance Grant funds will be used to make capital investments in the Health Center's Neonatal Intensive Care Nurseries. Full story >

 

 


Toya and Joe Nash of Prairieville, La., with their son, Ethan Joseph.A new Health Center Auxiliary program will help families with accommodations while their child is in the Newborn Intensive Care Nurseries. Full Story >

 

 

Contact Information


For more information on the Neonatal Intensive Care Nurseries, call 860-679-2397.

For more information on other maternity services, call 800-535-6232 or 860-679-7692.

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Farmington, CT 06030-4035

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