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When Christina and Garrett Tuck of Carpinteria learned they were expecting triplets, they knew their journey into parenthood would likely involve time in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), as triplets are often born prematurely. As first-time parents, and of triplets no less, they were embarking on a life-changing experience.
Christina, a Cottage Health nurse, was familiar with the hospital’s high standards of care, but the NICU was outside her area of expertise. In preparation for the birth, she and Garrett took a tour of the NICU. The nurses there made them feel at ease, familiarizing them with the equipment and answering questions to alleviate their concerns.