Using NICU Discharge Education Tools to Enhance Discharge Preparation for Parents of Moderate to Late Preterm Infants

"The NICU discharge passport contains a discharge checklist highlighting important go-to information for infants (feeding plan, medications, pharmacy information, pediatrician, and follow ups post-discharge). It also provides key anticipatory guidance for newborns."

The class will be provided once or twice weekly to eligible study participants. It will be conducted in a small group format. Class teachers will focus on providing key anticipatory guidance to aid in the transition home during the first month of life . Topics related to infant care will be discussed, including feeding, elimination, skincare, hygiene, soothing, development, and when to see a doctor/emergencies.