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Grunting is a sound made by infants struggling to breathe, often a sign of respiratory distress.
What is Grunting in Newborns?
Impact A NICU Family Today!
Providing hope and building community through personal and financial support for families who experience the NICU.
Mission
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A world where every family
who experiences the NICU feels supported throughout their journey
Vision
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Lead with Empathy • Create Community
Be Inclusive • Demonstrate Integrity
Build Trust • Commit To Excellence
Values
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The TIAGD NICU Blog
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About Our Founders
In 2010, Martha and Paul Sharkey joyfully discovered they were expecting twins. Their excitement was palpable, envisioning a future with their two new additions, due in the spring of 2011. However, their journey took a dramatic shift in November 2010, when Martha was urgently admitted to the hospital at just 23 weeks pregnant. Facing a situation they never imagined, they braced themselves for an early arrival, preparing to celebrate the holidays in the hospital, nurturing hope for their twins' safe entry into the world.