Pregnancy PowerHours: NICU and You - Navigating Life in the NICU

Schedule

Wed Apr 08 2026 at 06:00 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Glenview Park District - Park Center | Glenview, IL

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About this Event

Join us for a supportive and informative session on navigating life in the NICU at Pregnancy PowerHours - NICU and You!


NICU and You: Navigating Life in the NICU

Whether your NICU journey is ahead of you or already part of your story, this evening is designed to bring comfort, understanding, and community to a season that can feel anything but predictable.

Join us as two remarkable speakers share both sides of the NICU experience: Emma, a first-time mom whose hospital stay for preeclampsia gave the NICU team time to prepare her for her daughter's birth, and Lauren, a licensed perinatal therapist who's spent over a decade supporting NICU families through the emotional aftermath.

Alongside these talks, you’ll meet local community sponsors and organizations dedicated to supporting expectant and NICU families. Whether it's health resources, an understanding listener, post-NICU guidance, or simple reassurance that you’re not alone, this event connects you with people who genuinely care.

You’ll walk away with practical tools and emotional insight to help you embrace the NICU experience with greater confidence and compassion for yourself, your baby, and your family.

You'll learn:

  • How preparation and communication can reduce fear. Hear how Emma's early conversations with her care team turned unknowns into an informed birth experience, and what you may need to know to feel prepared if you may need NICU support.
  • How to navigate the mental and emotional roller coaster of NICU life. Learn to recognize common emotional responses, understand trauma triggers, and use practical coping tools from a certified perinatal therapist.
  • How to protect your mental health and relationships during and after the NICU. Discover proven strategies to strengthen connection, restore balance, and support both parents as you transition home.

Whether you’re expecting, currently in the NICU, or supporting someone who is, this conversation will help you feel seen, cared for, and more prepared for the road ahead.


Agenda

🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:30 PM
Welcome & Dinner Service
🕑: 06:30 PM - 06:50 PM
Sponsor & Speaker Introductions
🕑: 06:50 PM - 08:00 PM
Emma & Lauren Speaker Presentations on NICU experiences and practical tools
🕑: 08:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Community Sponsor Table Time
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Where is it happening?

Glenview Park District - Park Center, 2400 Chestnut Avenue, Glenview, United States

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USD 46.35

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