NurtureTime
SUPPORT
NurtureTime in-hospital support is facilitated by caring parents who themselves have experienced the birth of premature or sick newborn. Our qualified NurtureTime team members visit the hospital to offer peer, emotional support, guidance and hope. Parents, family and friends can ask questions, share their thoughts and feelings knowing the Support Worker has a shared experience.
"I realised I was allowed to have a bad day now and then. I felt silly sometimes about the things I felt guilty about but when I listened to other people you who have been through it I realised I am actually pretty normal. It can be almost funny sometimes."
- Jessica Valencia, mum to twins girls born at 32 weeks on the support received by Miracle Babies volunteers.
Miracle Babies Foundation is increasing our vital cot-side support program for families during the critical care period. In partnership with several hospitals, we are now providing families 3 days of support in the neonatal unit each week. This continuity of care is embraced by families and health care professionals. We advocate for Zero Separation, Kangaroo Care and Family Iintegrated Care in the hospital. The relationship bond between the peer support worker and parent helps transition you from hospital to our NurtureGroups after discharge and your journey beyond.
NurtureTime is currently available at the following hospital locations:
15 hours per week:
- Liverpool Hospital, NSW
- Nepean Hospital, NSW
- John Hunter Childrens Hospital, NSW
- Mercy Hospital for Women, VIC
- Centenary Hospital for Women, ACT
6 hours per week:
- Campbelltown Hospital, NSW
- Wollongong Hospital, NSW
- Royal Darwin Hospital, NT
1 hour per week:
- Fairfield Hospital, NSW
10 hours per week:
- King Edward Memorial Hospital, WA
3 hours per week:
- Royal Hospital for Women, NSW
- St George Hospital, NSW
- Perth Children's Hospital, WA
- Joondalup Health Campus, WA
- Fiona Stanley Hospital, WA
- The Royal Children's Hospital, VIC
- Women's & Children's Hospital, SA
NurtureProgram Support Workers work closely with the Social Work and Nursing Departments within the hospital, and are available for one-on-one or group support on-site in the NICU, Special Care Nursery, Antenatal and Maternity wards.
Part of a Miracle Babies team member's role at NurtureTime is to encourage the family to ask questions and be involved in baby’s care whilst in neonatal care. Tips and suggestions may be discussed in regards to coping with the experience and accepting all help and support the hospital can offer, including Social Work, Lactation Consultants, Nurses and Allied Health.
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If you have attended our Miracle Babies NurtureTime, please leave some feedback on your experience.
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