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CBeebies,23 Apr 2026,33 mins

Helpline: The NICU Experience with Dr Frankie Harrison

CBeebies Parenting

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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.

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