Dear NICU Mama currently partners with over 100 NICUs in the nation and counting through our hospital partnerships program!
“Traumatized human beings recover in the context of relationships.”
- Bessel van der Kolk, renowned trauma expert and author of The Body Keeps Score
Our trauma-informed support programs provide hope and encouragement for NICU mothers and birth-givers to gently heal at their own pace. Although peer-support is not a substitute for professional medical or mental healthcare, it is a vital part of healing from trauma.
Dear NICU Mama honors every NICU journey and provides a safe space for all mothers.
What do hospital partners receive?
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You Are Not Alone cards, available in English and Spanish
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Personalized Mother’s Day and Happy Holidays cards from a former NICU mom
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8x10 foam board with a Dear NICU Mama QR code
All materials are free. Cards are refilled as a 3-month subscription at no cost!
Why partner with Dear NICU Mama?
When connected with us, NICU moms find support through the following:
· Social media support and advocacy
· Private Facebook support group, moderated by veteran NICU mothers
· Merchandise items with messages of hope
What NICU Professionals Are Saying
“I love giving out the “Dear NICU mama, welcome to the sisterhood” postcard. It is a statement of inclusion and sends NICU mothers the strong message that they are not alone – there is an entire community that understands this experience and wants to support you. As a NICU social worker, I know that these mothers will have their story validated. There is hope and healing in this kind of reciprocal support.”
- Yanni Mensah, Social Worker
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