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- The Sense of Security In The NICU That Blew Away With Hurricane Sandy - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2012 from Stephanie Wellington, MDAs chaotic as life in the NICU can be, it is the daily routines that provide order. Parents and staff know that everyday there will be morning sign-out, daily rounds, a time for procedures, scheduled feedings, appointments with therapists, and which consulting doctors will come to see the ...
Views: 910 - 3 Systems for a Successful Discharge Home With Your Baby - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2011 from Stephanie Wellington, MDAnticipating discharge home from the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) brings up almost as much parental anxiety as when you first learn of the need for admission to the NICU. For parents, admission to the NICU means something is wrong with your baby. Once the medical issues are resolved, ...
Views: 875 - Difficult Conversations in the NICU - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2011 from Stephanie Wellington, MDAs a physician and a parent I'm keenly aware that there are certain conversations that a parent never wants to have with the medical team caring for their newborn. As a life coach I believe that within each of us is the capacity to face the truth. Deciding to pursue a career in medicine is ...
Views: 1064 - 3 Strategies to Improving Your Connection in the NICU - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2011 from Stephanie Wellington, MDThe Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is named "intensive" for a reason. Newborns, weighing less than 500 grams to over 4 kilograms, are admitted to receive the medical interventions needed for their survival. Hospital stays vary from 24 hours of observation to months, depending on the ...
Views: 821 - Preparing for Bringing Your Baby H.O.M.E. in 4 Easy Steps - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Stephanie Wellington, MDWow, the thought of embarking on motherhood and fatherhood, especially for the first time, is exciting, yet daunting. There are many things to plan and prepare. During the prenatal period, the excitement mounts with baby showers and preparing the nursery. It is easy to get overwhelmed with ...
Views: 830 - 3 Ways to Combat the Overwhelm of High Risk Pregnancy - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2011 from Stephanie Wellington, MDCongratulations, you’re expecting. You get excited on your way to the obstetrician’s office for your prenatal checkup. You can’t wait to hear the heartbeat or better yet, see your little one’s first ultrasound pictures. You have so many hopes and dreams for yourself, your baby and your ...
Views: 779 - "Moving Through the Fear" - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2011 from Stephanie Wellington, MD"Be not afraid of life. Believe that life is worth living, and your belief will help create the fact." -William James Fear dominates. It stops you in your tracks. It will rob your joy if you let it. The NICU experience begins with fear. From the moment you are informed that something is ...
Views: 957 - Connecting to Yourself in the Newborn Period - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2011 from Stephanie Wellington, MDMoms and dads of newborns, term or premature, often find little time for themselves. Moms take care of their baby, their family, and the home. In our society, a dad is quickly back to work to provide for his family. Over time this results in fatigue, overwhelm, and resentment and many other ...
Views: 800 - 5 Steps to Raising Your Energy Level in the NICU and Beyond - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2011 from Stephanie Wellington, MDHaving a baby is a time for celebration. When your newborn is admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit due to prematurity or a medical condition that delays the transition home, vulnerability, stress, and overwhelm over shadow this joy. As much as support from others is welcome at a time ...
Views: 1103(1 vote) - Spirituality in the NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2011 from Stephanie Wellington, MDSpirituality in the NICU... As a physician and a parent I'm keenly aware that to say certain conversations about the status of your baby are difficult, is probably an understatement. As a life coach I believe that within each of us is the capacity to face the truth. When I first made ...
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