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

