The bed. The monitors. The waiting. You don't have to do this alone.

Nobody plans for this. I didn't. Now I create what I wish I'd had then.Tami C. Gaines, author and preemie mom

Whether you're on bedrest, sitting beside an incubator, or loving someone who is, these books and cards give you something to hold on to, from a mom who's been exactly where you are.

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Does any of this sound like you?

You're on bedrest

  • You've counted the ceiling tiles. Twice.
  • Every day looks the same, and every hour drags.
  • You're grateful your baby is safe, and you're going stir-crazy.
This book is for you

Your baby is in the NICU

  • You've learned words you never wanted to know.
  • You go home every night without your baby.
  • You don't know what to ask, or who to ask.
This book is for you

Someone you love is going through it

  • You want to help but can't be there.
  • Flowers feel like too little.
  • You don't know what to say.
Send her something that helps

Pick the book that meets you where you are

Written by a mom who spent weeks in a hospital bed and 18 months in the NICU with her 25-week twins. No medical jargon. Just real help, from someone who gets it.

If you're on bedrest

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How to Keep Your Head While Stuck in Bed

60 ideas for pregnant women to thrive on bedrest

Bedrest doesn't have to mean empty days. Inside are 60 ideas you can do from right where you are, to keep your mind busy, your spirits up, and your nest coming together:

  • Learn something new and stay connected online
  • Creative projects you can do lying down
  • Gentle, approved movement and real comfort
  • Get ready for baby without leaving the bed

Turn waiting time into getting-ready time.

Pre-order the paperback Coming soon on Amazon and Kindle. Pre-order now and we'll ship your copy as soon as it's ready.

If your baby is in the NICU

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Preemie Parents

26 Ways to Grow with Your Premature Baby. New edition.

An A to Z guide for the hardest days of your life, so you can walk into the NICU with more peace and more strength. You'll learn how to:

  • Speak up for your baby with doctors, nurses, and therapists
  • Take care of yourself so you can take care of your baby
  • Handle the money, family, and time pressures
  • Grow through the NICU, not just go through it

Now with a chapter for dads. In paperback, e-book, and audiobook.

Preemie Parents audiobook cover

Now on audiobook

Read by award-winning Broadway actress and producer Sue Gilad. Listen in the NICU, on the drive to the hospital, or during late-night feedings.

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You can't control what happens next. You can choose how you get through it. Start today.

I'm on bedrest My baby is in the NICU

Moms say it came at exactly the right time

"She gives parents a spiritual and emotional boost, organized into an A to Z format, encompassing such issues as trusting your instincts, conquering negativity, and letting go. Her advice for communicating with hospital staff and taking care of oneself is elegant and on target." Library Journal, on Preemie Parents

"Tami Gaines does a phenomenal job of giving life to the emotional and spiritual journey we, as parents of premature babies, endure. She guides you through a place where no one wants to be, and leads you to a destination of hope, calm and comfort."

Stephanie Brady, mother of premature twins

"I had a twenty-four-weeker named Ali. I was given your book by the March of Dimes support person at Capital Health System in Trenton, New Jersey. This was one of the worst experiences of my life and your book came at the right time."

Donna A., mother of a premature baby

Free help and trusted resources

Not ready for a book? Start here. Tell us where to send it, and it'll be in your inbox in minutes.

For moms on bedrest

5 free bedrest cards

A printable mini-deck from the Rooted & Rising card collection. Pull one whenever the day feels long.

Send me the free cards

For NICU parents

How to Become a Phenomenal Advocate for Your Premature Baby

What to ask, who to ask, and how to make sure your voice is heard by your baby's care team.

Get the free guide

For NICU dads

Tiny Hands. Giant Love.

Is your partner struggling too? A free e-book written for the dads who are holding everyone else together.

Get the dads' e-book

Organizations we trust

You're not alone, and you don't have to figure this out by yourself. These organizations support moms and families through high-risk pregnancy, bedrest, the NICU, and beyond.

  • Hand to HoldFree peer support, mentors, and virtual support groups for families before, during, and after a NICU stay, including high-risk pregnancy groups.
  • March of DimesTrusted information on pregnancy, premature birth, and the NICU, plus support for families.
  • Postpartum Support InternationalFree help for emotional health during and after pregnancy, including a helpline and online support groups.
  • Ronald McDonald House CharitiesA place to stay near the hospital so families can be close to a baby in the NICU.
  • Angel Flight EastFree flights for patients and families who need to reach medical care far from home.
Browse the full resource library

The bedrest card deck: one small win, every day

When you can't do much, doing one thing matters. Keep the deck on your bedside table, pull a card, and give the day a purpose.

Tap a card to see the idea on the back.

Pre-order the printed deck · $25 Can't wait for the mail? Instant digital access · $18

Don't know what to bring? Bring this.

Flowers wilt. Balloons deflate. Give her something she'll actually use on the long days, and a reminder that someone's thinking of her.

For a friend on bedrest

How to Keep Your Head While Stuck in Bed. 60 ideas to fill the days, delivered right to her bedside.

Pre-order her a copy

For new NICU parents

Preemie Parents. The guide so many moms say they wish someone had handed them on day one.

Send them the book

For the bedside table

The bedrest card deck. Something small to look forward to, every single day.

Pre-order the card deck

Can't be there in person?

Send a personal e-card for just $3.99. Choose from cards for moms on bedrest or for families in the NICU. It lands in their inbox in minutes and means more than you think.

Prefer a card she can hold?

Our cards are also available in printed 3-packs, each with three different designs and envelopes included. Send them to her bedside or keep a few on hand. $14.99 per pack, plus shipping.

For moms on bedrest

You’ve Got This card pack: You’ve Got This · Rest Is the Work · Every Day Counts

Encouragement

You’ve Got This

You’ve Got This · Rest Is the Work · Every Day Counts

$14.99 for 3 cards + envelopes

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Laugh It Off card pack: Doctor’s Orders · For Once, They Wait on You · Reach for the Stars

Humor

Laugh It Off

Doctor’s Orders · For Once, They Wait on You · Reach for the Stars

$14.99 for 3 cards + envelopes

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Every Week Counts card pack: Another Week. Another Win. · One More Day. One More Win. · Look How Far You’ve Come

Milestones

Every Week Counts

Another Week. Another Win. · One More Day. One More Win. · Look How Far You’ve Come

$14.99 for 3 cards + envelopes

Order this pack

For NICU families

Through the NICU card pack: The Journey · Be Present · Strength

Support

Through the NICU

The Journey · Be Present · Strength

$14.99 for 3 cards + envelopes

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For Mom card pack: Queen · Take Care of “I” · Release

Encouragement

For Mom

Queen · Take Care of “I” · Release

$14.99 for 3 cards + envelopes

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Celebrate Every Win card pack: Victories · Humor · Listen to Your Instincts

Uplifting

Celebrate Every Win

Victories · Humor · Listen to Your Instincts

$14.99 for 3 cards + envelopes

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For hospitals and care teams

A new way to support your patients on bedrest

Your antepartum patients spend weeks in a hospital bed, away from home, family, and everything familiar. They’re anxious, bored, and often lonely.

Introducing Care Team E-Cards: beautifully illustrated cards your nurses send to patients in under a minute, co-branded with your hospital. Each one tells her she’s seen, she’s not alone, and her care team is with her. And when her baby is in the NICU, our Preemie Parents cards keep that support going.

Almost nothing like this exists for patients on bedrest. Your hospital can be one of the first to offer it.

Choose your license

From your care team at Your Hospital

“We’re so proud of you for reaching 30 weeks. We’re here for you, every step of the way.”

Your nurses on 4 West

Everything your team needs, nothing it doesn’t

Co-branded with your hospital

Every card arrives “From your care team at” your hospital, so the kindness is clearly yours.

Made for bedrest, and nothing else like it

Illustrated cards created by a mom who spent six weeks on hospitalized bedrest. Your patients won’t find these anywhere else.

Turnkey. No IT required

There’s no software to install and nothing to integrate. We set everything up and send your team one private link.

Under a minute to send

Choose a design, add her name and email, write a short note, and press send. That’s it.

We handle delivery

Your nurses never touch an email system. We deliver every card, beautifully, in minutes.

A meaningful moment for your nurses

A simple way for your team to show care, even on the busiest shift. It means a lot to the people giving it, too.

Respectful of patient privacy

Patient details are used only to deliver her card. They’re never sold or added to any mailing list.

A yearly impact report

See how many patients your team reached, ready to share with leadership and your patient experience team.

One simple annual license

No per-card invoices or surprise bills. We’ll let you know before you get close to your limit.

Questions care teams ask us

Will this take time away from patient care?

No. Sending a card takes less than a minute, and there’s nothing to print, address, or mail. Many nurses send one at the start of a stay and another at a milestone, like reaching 28 or 34 weeks.

Do we need IT or a new system?

No. There’s nothing to install or integrate. Your team uses a private web page that works on any computer, tablet, or phone.

What about patient privacy?

A patient’s name and email are used only to deliver her card. We never sell them or add them to a mailing list. Every card simply invites her to join our community if she chooses. We’re glad to work with your compliance team on any requirements.

How do we choose a license?

Licenses come in three sizes, so you choose the number of cards that fits your team. One license covers every unit that cares for antepartum patients and NICU families.

What happens if we run out of cards?

You won’t be caught off guard. We’ll let you know as you get close to your limit, with easy options to keep sending.

Can we use them in the NICU?

Yes. Every license includes both collections: bedrest cards for your antepartum patients and Preemie Parents cards written for families in the NICU.

Choose the license that fits your hospital

Pick the size that fits how many patients and families your team supports, from bedside care to NICU follow-up and alumni events. You’ll see pricing and complete your purchase on the next page, and your team can start sending the same week.

Rooted

A strong foundation for community hospitals

Up to 150 cards a year

Choose Rooted
Most popular

Growing

Room to reach every patient on a busy unit

Up to 500 cards a year

Choose Growing

Rising

For medical centers caring for the most moms

Up to 999 cards a year

Choose Rising

Not sure which fits? Email us and we’ll help you choose.

Bulk books and card decks for your patients

Put a copy of How to Keep Your Head While Stuck in Bed, Preemie Parents, or the bedrest card deck in the hands of every family you serve. Special pricing for hospitals, clinics, and support organizations, with a minimum order of 25.

Tami C. Gaines

I've been in that bed, and in that NICU

I was in and out of the hospital for weeks before I was finally placed on hospitalized bedrest for six weeks. Then my twins arrived at 25 weeks, and we spent the next 18 months in the NICU. I know the waiting. I know the worry. I know how long one afternoon can feel.

Doctors, nurses, and other parents kept asking me to share what got me through, so I did. Preemie Parents came first. Then the bedrest book, the card deck, and the e-cards, because support should start before the NICU, in the bed where so many of us wait.

Everything here is what I wish someone had handed me then. Now I'm handing it to you.

Tami C. Gaines

Nobody plans for this. But you don't have to face it unprepared.

Get the book that fits where you are today, or send one to someone who needs it.

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