NICU Initiatives
Every baby and family deserves the best possible start. For many, that journey begins in the NICU due to preterm birth, birth defects, surgical or genetic conditions, or other diagnoses. During this difficult time, March of Dimes NICU Initiatives provides families with compassionate support and trusted education—helping them navigate the NICU experience and improve outcomes.
NICU Family Support
Since 2001, our NICU Family Support® program has partnered with hospitals across the country to educate NICU staff and support families through evidence-based programs and online and in-person resources while babies are in the NICU and during their transition home.
Learn more about NICU Family Support
NICU parent education
We offer educational booklets for families with a baby in the NICU. They cover topics on what families can expect during their first days in the NICU, ways they can be with their baby, getting ready to go home, and caring for their baby at home. This educational content is written in supportive language and available in both English and Spanish. The booklets are available for purchase by hospitals only on our March of Dimes catalog.
- The NICU Journey: Caring for Your Baby in the NICU and at Home
- In the NICU for a Shorter Stay: A Guide for Parents
Resources for your NICU journey
Parents often have a lot of questions when their baby goes to the NICU. Find the topic below that you want to learn more about.
Partnerships
AngelEye
Family-Centered Care Taskforce
