Dads of the NICU

Instagram & Facebook @dadsofthenicu. A podcast created by Dads, for Dads, that are spending time in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) or Special Care Unit. These episodes will describe raw and authentic experiences of Dads who spent time in the NICU with their precious premature babies. Designed to share stories, compare stories, and provide an insight in to the life of a Dad with a premature baby or sick baby in the NICU. A journey through mental health, emotions, stress, being overwhelmed, feeling helpless and confused.

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Dads of the NICU

Insights into NICU Life - with Will Jackson

April 03, 2020 • Matt Bialkowski • Season 1 • Episode 10

I chat with Will Jackson, a Dad that I met on day two of my NICU journey. Will opens up on his experiences in the NICU, and we discuss all aspects of his journey, and how it effected him.

NICU life is not the same for every Dad. Different parts of a NICU journey will impact Dads in a myriad of ways, and it is up to the individual to work out how to process what is happening, and deal with it in their own way.

Not all Dads will look after their physical health or mental health in the best way. Not all Dads will know what to do when thrown a challenge or setback, and not all Dads can be the 'rock' that they think is expected of them.

Another unexplored aspect is the trauma that NICU life places on parents, and the worry that this could all happen again when trying to expand their family. Would it put you off trying again? Have you thought about it? Do you need to talk to your partner about it?