The Connection Between the NICU and EI

Amirra discusses: 

• The source behind her passion for the NICU 
• Her NICU related capstone project and research areas during OT school 
• How she gained clinical experiences in the NICU as a student  
• The long term implications and impact of a NICU hospitalization 
• Why she ultimately decided to pursue the EI setting instead of the NICU
• How having background experience in the NICU has impacted her practice in EI 

Mentioned Resources

• 2021 March of Dimes Report Card
  • Note: Amirra mentioned that the preterm birth rate among black women is 49%, please see above for newly released report indicating this number has now increased to 51% as of November 2021  
• NICU levels
• Exploring Elements of the NICU Environment
• Racial Disparities in the Neonatal ICU

Contact: 

• Website: https://therealots.com
• Email: [e-mail]
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.real.ots.of.ei/
• Amirra: https://www.marvelousmirracles.com
• Danielle: https://danielledelorenzo.com