Medical providers are in a unique position to reduce the risk for trauma during pregnancy, birth, and postnatal care. This handout will provide some things to consider when interacting with birthing patients.
The neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) provides care to some of the most vulnerable patients and families in the hospital. Pressures on NICU staff are enormous due to babies’ complex medical needs and the related impact on caregivers. This curated collection of resources explores ways to incorporate a trauma and resilience informed approach in the NICU through virtual trainings, videos, and printable tools from the UCLA Family Development Program.
In this course, some of the basic concepts of trauma and resilience informed care will be examined, with a focus on how to improve the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) experience for families and, in turn, improve infant health outcomes. Several situations that may be encountered in the NICU are explored and ways to help alleviate the impact of trauma for families, providers, and the people with whom we work are reviewed.
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Microaggressions may seem subtle and harmless, but they can profoundly impact the emotional wellbeing and trust of families in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). This handout educates about microaggressions, and provides microintervention strategies to help address microaggressions and enhance the quality of care for diverse communities in the NICU.
Past experiences can shape the way caregivers approach the addition of a new baby. This handout gives insight into common trauma signs caregivers can experience, and tips on how to respond with compassion and support.
Open communication with your healthcare team is essential. Don't hesitate to seek clarification whenever you have concerns or need more information. The NICU staff is there to provide care and support for both you and your baby.
We live in a time of unprecedented access to information. We can ask almost any question and find an answer. When it comes to parenting, it can be overwhelming and confusing to sort through seemingly opposing information. This is especially true for parents navigating their child's medical challenges.
This resource list on social-emotional/behavior management was compiled by the providers at the UCLA Family Development Program to support parents/caregivers of newborns and infants. While this is not a comprehensive list, these books, websites, and podcasts offer sound advice that aligns with expert guidance.
This resource list on transitioning to parenthood and special needs parenting was compiled by the providers at the UCLA Family Development Program to support parents/caregivers of newborns and infants. While this is not a comprehensive list, these books, websites, and podcasts offer sound advice that aligns with expert guidance.
This resource list on general child development was compiled by the providers at the UCLA Family Development Program to support parents/caregivers of newborns and infants. While this is not a comprehensive list, these books, websites, and podcasts offer sound advice that aligns with expert guidance.
Postpartum anxiety is intense worrying after the birth of a child that interferes with daily life. It is a common and treatable condition. Here are some tips for providing empathic, effective support.
This handout explains that giving birth can be tough not just physically, but emotionally, too. While in some, but not all, cases, birth trauma can lead to the development of postpartum post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Having a baby can sometimes lead to unexpected emotional challenges. This handout helps explain the signs of postpartum post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and how you can help the birthing parent and/or partner.
