ICU baby will be proud to announce the launch of its newest program this Spring 2022 – the NICU Empowerment Support Tools, known as ICU baby‘s NICU NEST. At the … Read More
10 Days of Connection
10 Days of Connection has become a Miami movement over the course of the last few years and ICU Baby is proud to once again be a part of it. … Read More
South Miami Hospital: Supporting each other at our Meaningful Meals
We are excited to announce that ICU baby’s Meaningful Meals program is back. For the first time since the COVID 19 pandemic, we hosted our Coffee & Conversations and Cuisine … Read More
Supporters Returning to the NICU in Person at South Miami Hospital
When the COVID-19 pandemic kept our parent supporters from meeting families at their babies’ bedsides, ICU baby began our telesupport program to continue to meet the ever growing need for … Read More
NICU Families Sharing Hope
“The Hope Parade united NICU families from across Florida. The story below written by NICU mom and volunteer Valerie Hernandez is a beautiful testament to the power of community.” When … Read More
The Rise of Phoenix
by Celia Lisset Alvarez ICU baby Parent Supporter Nicole was married at 17 and divorced at 23. At that time, she was ready to be independent and have fun. A … Read More
A NICU Journey of Love and Loss
by Celia Lisset Alvarez ICU baby Bereavement Supporter “I’m in labor,” I said to my husband. He had practically just gone home. It was near midnight. I was crying as … Read More
Meet the Hernandez-Zelaya Family
“There were days that I fell down crying seeing all of the things he was going through.” No mother wants to see her baby fighting for his life. It was … Read More
A Father’s Emotional NICU Journey
Written by Parent Support Volunteer Celeste Bared — Greek mythology depicts Mother Earth as giving life and nourishment to our bodies and Father Sky as giving light and air to … Read More
Meet the Ashworth Family
“Miracle baby” is a term used often in the NICU by parents who watch their baby battle for life, conquer all odds, and survive. For Gabby Ashworth, “Miracle Baby” means … Read More