Bringing Your NICU Baby Home: What to Expect & How to Prepare w/ Serenity Mason | The Milk Grove

Bringing a baby home from the NICU is not just a discharge day—it’s a profound transition. In this first episode of our three-part series, we sit down with Green Bay native and NICU nurse Serenity Mason to talk about what really happens behind those NICU doors—and what families need most when they walk back out into the world.In this episode, we explore:The most common (and surprising) reasons babies are admitted to the NICU, including full-term infantsWhat it’s like for parents to transition from 24/7 monitors and medical teams to home life without the cordsHow to build confidence in reading your baby’s cues (without relying on technology)Practical ways to support a fragile nervous system through skin-to-skin, babywearing, and low-stimulation environmentsHow friends and family can truly help (hint: it’s not by holding the baby)Why it’s more than okay to say “no” to visitors and hunker downThis episode is part of a 3-part series with Serenity Mason, owner of The Milk Grove based out of Green Bay, WI. Be sure to listen to them all!Part 1: Bringing Your NICU Baby Home: What to Expect & How to PreparePart 2: What’s Normal in Breastfeeding (And What’s Not)Part 3: Follow Your Instincts: Understanding Baby's Biologic Norms & Creating the Support You Need👋 Connect with Serenity Mason:Serenity Mason's Motherhood Alliance profileWebsiteFacebookTiktokResources mentioned in this series:NICU Graduate ProgramFree consult20% off Rooted Beginnings Virtual Perinatal Class✨About the Motherhood Alliance✨The Motherhood Alliance is the #1 directory of holistically-minded health and wellness professionals, dedicated to providing trusted care + support for moms and their families in NE WI.🔗 Explore the Motherhood Alliance directory & website🔗 Follow us on Instagram: @motherhoodalliance🔗 Follow us on Facebook: @motherhoodalliance🔗 Our Story (Episode 1)