COUNSELING
Persistent PTSD symptoms in a significant subset of parents suggest that short-term coping isn’t enough for many families — and that targeted mental health support can be essential for recovery and long-term functioning.
Anxiety & Depression
40 -50% experience anxiety or depressive symptoms at levels impacting daily functioning.
Mental Health Impacts
25 - 40% of neonatal parents report clinically significant depression in the months following discharge.
Traumatic Stress
40 - 80% of neonatal parents develop symptoms of post-traumatic stress during or soon aster their baby’s release.
NICU Mothers
4.5 - 30% of neonatal mothers meet criteria for PTSD related to the NICU experience.
NICU Fathers
0 - 33% of neonatal fathers meet criteria for PTSD related to the NICU.
Long - Term
15% of parents exhibit moderate to high severity PTSD symptoms more than one year after NICU discharge.
The statistics shared throughout our website are based on research and data collected from national health organizations, including the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as well as peer-reviewed medical and public health studies. These sources provide the most current and reliable insights into premature birth, NICU admissions, and the challenges faced by families.
Untreated Trauma
The untreated trauma can lead to ongoing stress, extreme overprotective parenting styles, potential impacts on both parent and child attachment and overall the family well-being.
Our Counseling Network
Through our trusted network, MASG INC. provides access to professional counseling during and after the NICU experience. To reduce barriers to care, we cover provide funding to cover the first 5-7 counseling sessions for eligible families referred through our program. Following those initial sessions, families may transition to using their insurance provider. In cases where insurance coverage is unavailable, MASG INC. may consider continued support based on individual circumstances .