NICU Awareness Month: Support Close to Home for Okeechobee Families
September is NICU Awareness Month, a time to celebrate the strength of babies and families who experience a NICU stay and the dedicated professionals who support them along the way. Neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) provide specialized care for newborns who may be born prematurely or who may benefit from additional medical care and monitoring after birth. According to the Centers for Disease Control, nearly 1 in 10 of babies born in the U.S. are admitted to the NICU, and
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Licensed family & marriage therapist shares tips for self-advocacy during pregnancy & delivery
You play an integral role in advocating your needs, wishes, and goals during pregnancy and delivery. But with so much information – and, unfortunately, misinformation – available online, coupled with the stress that preparing for a baby can bring, it can be difficult to find your voice when the time comes. We sat down with licensed family and marriage therapist Jessica Lea, owner of Okeechobee-based therapy office Waves of Change and dedicated community partner at Okeechobee
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