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Time in the NICU

Topic 2: Time in the NICU

If a baby survives resuscitation, they will go to the neonatal intensive care unit, or “NICU.”

Most babies have a rocky course with many ups and downs that are stressful on them and their family. One of the hardest things is never being sure how things will turn out.

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