The Team

We are an interdisciplinary team who

  • SUPPORTS and GUIDES families from diagnosis through birth and beyond

  • CREATES a unique medical plan that follows the natural course of each baby’s life

  • FACILITATES a safe and loving space for bonding, attachment, comfort and joy for babies and their families

  • INSPIRES professionals by teaching and research, to develop similar programs and achieve best practices

Core Team

Click on links below to see a video message from each team member.

Dr. Elvira Parravicini,
Professor of Pediatrics at CUIMC, NCCP Founder and Medical Director

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Dr. Sinead Brady,
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at CUIMC, NCCP Associate Medical Director

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Frances T. McCarthy,
NCCP Bereavement Coordinator

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Bryn McNamee-Tweed,
Certified Nurse-Midwife

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Rochelle Steinwurtzel,
NCCP Clinical Psychologist

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Sarah Fahrenthold,
NCCP Nurse Coordinator

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Collaborators

Dr. Whitney Booker,
Obstetrician

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Dr. Charlotte Wool,
Associate Professor of Nursing

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Claire Keller,
Child Life Specialist