Below you will find frequently asked questions for medical providers interested in working with NILMDTS or utilizing services.
What will I learn in the Continuing Education Course?
The course will share how photography is increasingly becoming a ...
What types of families do you serve?
We serve any family that desires our services and falls within our gestational guidelines and mission. We welcome families of all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, national origin, and socioeconomic status. Our goal is to provide compassionate and professional support to all families in need.
Does NILMDTS only offer services in the US?
Thanks to technology, we offer retouching services to any ...
As a Nurse/Hospital Staff, can I be a volunteer photographer?
Thank you so much for your interest in Now ...
Does NILMDTS offer stock images for professional use?
Within our organization, we have a selection of images ...
Can you take the Medical Affiliate course stationed at a base out of US?
Yes, if you are a registered nurse through US ...
What do I do if I am having an issue with my application?
If you encounter any issues on our website, the ...
Can I apply without photos of babies?
If you are applying as an Affiliated Photographer, you ...
How can I make a request for brochures?
Thank you for helping to spread the word about ...
How do I discontinue postal mail from NILMDTS?
If you wish to remove your mailing address from our ...
As a Medical Affiliate, can I join the Volunteer Facebook group?
At this time, the group is only for active ...
Can I buy NILMDTS merchandise?
You can buy NILMDTS merchandise in our store at: ...
Can I submit my story for the NILMDTS Blog?
All the photos and stories that you have seen ...
Will your photographers accept sessions for planned terminations?
Our organization provides remembrance photography for families who are ...
What can we offer if a photographer is not available?
While our goal is for all families in need ...
How can I request more information?
Thank you for your interest in Now I Lay Me ...
Does the family have to sign a consent form once the photographer arrives?
Yes. Our photographers are not allowed to provide services ...
Is NILMDTS a religious organization?
Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep is a ...
Can families or hospital staff take pictures?
Yes. The purpose of a NILMDTS photographer is to ...
Why does NILMDTS exist?
The organization was established in April of 2005, only ...
What services does NILMDTS offer?
Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep offers the ...
What does NILMDTS provide the family?
NILMDTS volunteer photographers provide the free gift of professional-quality portraiture. Gently retouched black and white quality portraits are delivered digitally along with a license for usage that allows the photographs to be printed by any photo lab.
Who is eligible for the services of Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep?
NILMDTS services are provided to families when they experience ...
How do I utilize NILMDTS as hospital staff?
Our website has a section dedicated to medical staff with ...
I’m a nursing student and am interested in taking the Continuing Education course.
We encourage anyone in the medical community to take our ...
I’m a Medical Affiliate and my account is about to expire. How do I renew?
We can't thank you enough for helping serve bereaved families ...
I’m in Canada, can I also take the continuing education course?
Many nurses in Canada (and worldwide) have completed the ...
Should NILMDTS be listed as a vendor at our hospital?
No, we are not doing business with the hospital ...
What are the volunteer hours?
Please call between the hours of 7:00 am and ...
Is the Continuing Education course you offer for nurses or can any hospital employee do this?
Any practitioner that works in the field can participate in ...
How can I request services for a family?
If you need to request our services for a family, ...
When should we call if a baby is on life support?
If a baby is on life support, a NILMDTS ...
When should I contact NILMDTS?
We ask that you contact your local NILMDTS volunteers ...
How can I support NILMDTS?
Donations are accepted through our website or postal mail. Also, ...
What is the difference between a Medical Affiliate & a Volunteer Photographer?
The Medical Affiliate Program is a course open to any ...
Do you offer retouching/photography services for older children?
The NILMDTS mission involves photographing babies who will never ...
How should parents/baby dress & what should they bring for photos?
Many families are caught off-guard without time to plan ...
What should we expect from NILMDTS Photographers?
NILMDTS volunteer photographers conduct the photography services in a professional, ...
What should we expect during a session?
Standard Gift Our standard gift to families includes images on ...
How quickly can a photographer be here for a NILMDTS session?
For most cases, expect that it could take at ...
Are volunteers required to be vaccinated?
At the start of the pandemic, NILMDTS took the position ...
Do NILMDTS volunteers photograph older pediatric patients?
Our general guideline is for infants beginning at 22 ...
Is there a correlation between sessions and the rate of stillbirths?
Any statistic or data reporting on the stillbirth rate ...
How can I share my story?
We encourage families, volunteers, and medical providers to share ...
What and why is there a gestation guideline?
As a general guideline, we provide this service to parents ...
Who owns the copyright to photographs?
NILMDTS photography is indeed a unique service, given its ...
How can I express a concern or file a complaint?
We are so very sorry that you need to express ...
How do I make a donation to NILMDTS?
Thank you so much for your support! You can donate ...
Does NILMDTS carry insurance and what “Terms of Service” do photographers abide?
Yes. We carry General Liability, Directors & Officers, and ...
What babies will NILMDTS photograph?
Our guideline for dispatching a volunteer photographer for a ...
What does each photographer provide to the families after they leave the hospital?
This service is completely free of charge to the ...
How are the photographers allowed into our hospital considering HIPAA laws?
NILMDTS has corresponded with the General Counsel’s office HIPAA ...
