In this episode of NICU Stories, I had the pleasure of hearing the NICU Story of a Clinical Therapist. Amy of NICU Families shares the raw side of the NICU from a mental health perspective. 

Amy's son is not only a NICU survivor, but he is living each day with cerebral palsy. Though he was born full term, her son ended up in the NICU due to the meconium passing to his lungs. He also tested positive for GBS though Amy testing negative prior to his birth.

Amy illustrates the effects of the NICU for most parents in one sentence, "The person that went into the NICU is not the person that came out."

This Latino Mom, points out some identifiers of depression and anxiety, which she faces constantly as a Mother of a special needs son.  Also how it affected some of her cultures precious moments. 

Though her NICU journey and post NICU life have been difficult, she believes it has made her a better therapist for her clients. She now has in depth experience, coupled with her education to support those suffering from depression & anxiety. 

To connect with Amy follow her on Instagram and YouTube at NICU Families. 

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