Navigating the NICU

About Dr. Annelise Cunningham

Dr. Annelise Cunningham is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in attachment, grief, and trauma, with deep expertise in supporting families through medical complexities. Trained extensively in hospital and medical settings, she understands the NICU as more than a medical experience — it's a profound emotional one, and families deserve real support through it. She currently divides her time between her private practice, Otterly Connected, and serving women at Femwell Gynecology & Wellness in Charlotte, NC. Her work helps parents protect their bond with their baby, process the unexpected, and care for themselves through one of parenthood's most challenging starts.

11 episodes

1. 1Supporting NICU Families: Navigating Stress & BondingPreview2:34
2. 2Exploring the NICU: Understanding the Environment and Equipment🔒13:50
3. 3NICU Care Team Roles: Parents, Neonatologists, Nurses, and More!🔒7:45
4. 4NICU Care Essentials: Rounds, Conferences, Cares, Therapies🔒3:50
5. 5Enhancing Bonding in NICU: Parental Presence and Interaction🔒8:22
6. 6Supporting Parents in NICU: Coping with Stress and Seeking Help🔒12:37
7. 7Effective Communication in the NICU🔒7:35
8. 8Non-Pregnant Parents in NICU: Mental Health Support Needed🔒5:27
9. 9NICU Transition: Relationships, Grief, and Home Preparation🔒5:44
10. 10NICU Homecoming: Emotional Adjustment, Follow-Up & Mental Health🔒7:09
11. 11Empowerment in NICU: Your Role as Baby's Parent🔒3:21