Episode

Helpline: The NICU Experience with Dr Frankie Harrison

Podcast: CBeebies Parenting
Published: Apr 23, 2026
Duration seconds: 2017
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Summary

1 in 7 babies need neonatal intensive care - but so many parents are blindsided by NICU stays. Dr Frankie Harrison shares her experience of an unexpected NICU birth and helps callers process impulsive control, separation anxiety and guilt. She offers honest reassurance and practical advice on coping.