If you are in crisis, call or text 988 for the the Crisis and Suicide Lifeline.
Parent's Guide to the NICU
A free downloadable guide designed by Parijat Desphande for NICU Families.
The Gift of Life
Financial Assistance, preemie parent mentoring, and information packets for NICU Parents.
My NICU Baby™ by March of Dimes Inc.
March of Dimes app that provides information about how to care for your baby in the NICU; ways to track their growth, kangaroo care, and pumping; take photos and add filters; maternal health management; tools to keep track of providers; ways to connect with other families; and a homecoming checklist.
Mighty Little Giants
A grassroots 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that advocates through providing support, education and hope for mothers and fathers experiencing pre-term deliveries resulting in long-term stays in the hospitals’ NICU.
Hand to Hold
Hand to Hold® is a national nonprofit dedicated to providing neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) parents with personalized emotional support, educational resources and community before, during and after their baby’s NICU stay. NICU support is available at no cost to NICU parents.
High Risk Hope
An organization that provides support, encouragement, information and resources to women and families who are experiencing a high risk pregnancy resulting in hospital bed rest, potential premature birth and neonatal intensive care after delivery.
Miracle Mamas LLC
Miracle Mamas LLC is a diversity & inclusion firm founded by micropreemie mom, maternal health advocate and birth trauma survivor Ebony Ford.
Miracle Moon
Frankie is a clinical psychologist and Georgie is a graphic designer, they thought with their shared knowledge, skills, experience and passion, that they could provide much needed support to NICU parents, past, present and future.
Perinatal Outreach & Encouragement (POEM) of Ohio
Includes Rise, mental health support for black moms.
NICU Healing
NICU Healing is a clinical resource designed for families facing the challenges of the NICU.
Postpartum Support International
To provide help, awareness, and education around Perinatal Mood Disorders.
The Birth Trauma Association
We’re a charity that supports women who suffer birth trauma – a shorthand term for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after birth. Seek peer support and community.
Self-Compassion.com
The antidote to trauma and shame is radical self-compassion. Dr. Kristin Neff has curated a website with education on self-compassion practices, exercises, and meditations.
Open Path Collective
Our nonprofit allows therapists to provide affordable, in-office and online psychotherapy sessions between $40 and $70 ($30 for student intern sessions).
CBT Thought Diary
Free app to improve your mental health with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
The Dear NICU Mama Podcast
The DNM Podcast is a weekly podcast hosted by NICU mamas and co-founders of Dear NICU Mama, Martha and Ashley!
Fathers and Non-Birthing Parents - Support
Guide for fathers & non-birthing parents in the NICU, including advice on bonding with baby, navigating mental health, and advocating for family-centered care.
Support for the Non-Birthing Partner after Stillbirth
Bereavement support and guidance for nonbirthing parents following neonatal death.
Postpartum Guide for the Non-Birthing Partner
General support and guidance for nonbirthing partners in postpartum period.