In this blog:
- Holidays can be diffciult when a little one is in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).
- At Halloween, our NICU caregivers bring some joy to families with colorful handmade costumes created especially for our tiniest patients.
- Watch the video to meet these adorable sweeties. You might even catch a glimpse of Jimothy the raccoon!
When your baby is in the neo-natal intensive care unit (NICU), it's hard to think about little else. For worried parents, it can be challenge to find sparks of joy and moments of lightness during these difficult days.
Providence Swedish caregivers know this all too well, and are committed to supporting these fragile little ones and their families every day.
Once again this year, our caregivers made a little magic for our NICU families with handmade costumes to help bring some sweetness on Baby's First Halloweeen. NICU Manager Katelyn McCullough volunteers her own time creating handmade costumes for these teenies. This year's group included a yawny little ladybug, a sleepy puppy and even our own local celeb, Jimothy!
"We like doing this just to make some fun moments for the parents and to find ways to support them," says McCollough. "It's just a mix of cute little fun things."
Watch the video to share in this special day on the Swedish First Hill NICU.
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Every year, more babies are born at Providence Swedish than at any other health system in Western Washington. Visit our website to learn more about midwives at Swedish and how they can partner with you to create the most personalized birthing experience possible. Swedish has three birth centers — First Hill, Issaquah and Edmonds — making it convenient for people who live or work in the Seattle, Eastside and North End areas. Swedish patients can take classes, meet other families, get help with lactation and go for new parents and well-baby checkups at The Lytle Center for Pregnancy & Newborns at our First Hill birth center. You can also get expert advice there and help with wellness.
If you need a gynecologist, women's health specialist or primary care doctor, Swedish is here for you. Whether you require an in-person visit or want to consult a doctor virtually, you have options. Swedish Virtual Care connects you face-to-face with a nurse practitioner who can review your symptoms, provide instruction and follow up as needed. If you need to find a doctor, you can use our provider directory.
Additional resources
"I call it the Disneyland experience, because it's such a roller coaster of emotions."
At Swedish, midwives’ expansive role in care is helping build community
Is a C-section the right choice for you?
Labor induction: What to expect when baby's arrival needs a nudge
You don’t have to go through it alone: Support for postpartum mental health
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