Home / Video / This Is Birth This is birth: A NICU birth story Stacey, SMA Photography By Motherly December 21, 2020 Stacey, SMA Photography Rectangle A NICU birth story: After arriving 5 weeks early and spending 15 days in the NICU, we’re happy to report Henry is now thriving. (Stick around until the end to see the cutest update photos .) “Our culture fantasizes the perfect birth and bonding experience. When your baby is in the NICU following birth, there are so many bittersweet emotions that accompany this experience. Many mamas (including myself) have faced this situation, and yet, we see so little representation of it through media. I believe it’s important to see how that love is still shown and is still felt by your baby, even when they need extra help in the NICU.” – Stacey, SMA Photography Categories: This Is Birth, Birth Stories Related articles Baby Health The unexpected perks of having a NICU baby (and a few realistic cons) March 23, 2024 Celebrity News Halle Bailey bravely and candidly opens up about her ‘severe’ postpartum depression April 24, 2024 Celebrity News ‘Teen Mom’ star Kailyn Lowry opens up about living through the NICU with her twins January 27, 2024 Birth Stories American mom gives birth in Japan and the amenities are jaw-dropping August 25, 2024 Birth Stories My birth story highlighted a critical reality: Black women need strong advocates April 29, 2024