“I have learned so much about not only how to care for these babies, but also about the disease behind neonatal abstinence, how it impacts our community, and how comprehensive services are needed to address healing the families that Hushabye serves.”

“I truly felt like I was making a difference for the Hushabye baby I Cuddled today. The nurse on staff told me that he had not slept all morning and was in a lot of pain. I closed my eyes and took three deep breaths, and hoped my centering breaths would help him feel the peace I was working to create. I swaddled him tightly and held him close, and soon, he was sleeping quietly and his breathing had regulated. We rocked (he slept) together in the dark room for three peaceful hours. That sweet baby will never know how he helped me feel strong, calm and needed.”