NICU + Bereavement

Support

Founded by NICU parents for NICU parents

We’ve been there ourselves and for hundreds of other NICU families. Together with our partners, volunteers, and donors, we support and guide parents and families through this difficult and stressful time with an experienced hand.

  • NICU Funds

    We’ve created a Family Fund to help Louisiana families cover costs that may incur during a NICU stay, including transportation, food, and lodging. A large portion of contributions go to replenishing these funds.

  • Little Libraries

    NICUs around the city are stocked by Saul’s Light with books so that parents can read to and bond with their babies during their stay.

  • Advocacy

    Our focus is on advocating for inclusive healthcare that supports all NICU and bereaved families. We work to bridge gaps in access and provide essential resources to families from all backgrounds, promoting a more equitable healthcare system.

  • Mental Support

    For many families, the opportunity to talk to someone familiar with the NICU provides great comfort. We offer monthly support group meetings and Peer Mentoring programs.

  • Education

    Through personalized resources, expert-led workshops, and practical advice, we aim to empower parents to navigate their NICU journey with confidence.

  • Cooling Cots

    Our Cooling Cots are available at all Saul’s Light partner hospitals and are intended to give bereaved parents more time to say goodbye to their baby after a loss. This extended time helps parents grieve at their own pace, make memories, and begin processing the loss in a more gentle and supported way.

  • Care Packages

    We offer care packages for bereaved families, providing comfort and support during an incredibly difficult time. Care packages may include items of comfort such as, a journal, pen, journal prompts, candle, personalized note, forget-me-nots seeds.

  • Mental Support

    We connect bereaved families with local mental and emotional health services, including spirituality and wellness classes and retreats, community events, and grief counseling. Each year, we grant a scholarship to a bereaved mother to attend Landon's Legacy Healing Yoga Retreat.

Mental Support Meetings

NICU Parents Support Group

Held at Ochsner Baptist - 1st Wednesday of every month at 6:30 pm (only for Baptist families), facilitated by Jamie Mayberry-Johnson

Stillbirth & Infant Loss Support Group

(this service is currently paused and will resume in the near future)

2nd Thursday of every month.

NICU Parents Support Group (Spanish speaking families)

Every two weeks on Wednesday at 11 am (virtual), facilitated by Kemberly Ordoñez and Vanesa Diaz, LCSW

Saul’s Light Hospital Partners

Manning Family Children’s New Orleans

200 Henry Clay Ave

New Orleans, LA 70118

Touro Infirmary LCMC Health

21401 Foucher St

New Orleans, LA 70115

East Jefferson General Hospital

4200 Houma Blvd

Metairie, LA 70006

Ochsner Baptist

2700 Napoleon Ave

New Orleans, LA 70115

Ochsner Medical Center - West Bank

2500 Belle Chasse Hwy,

Gretna, LA 70056

Ochsner Health Center - Kenner

2200 W Esplanade Ave

Kenner, LA 70065