The Influence of Economic Stability on Neonatal and Family Well-Being.

Economic stability is one of the five domains of determinants of health influencing the well-being of families and communities. In this column, the impacts of economic instability, including poverty, employment, food insecurity, and housing instability, will be described. These challenges have unique impacts during pregnancy and the early years, with inequitable and accumulating health burdens over a lifetime. Actions that nurses can take within the NICU setting are described and opportunities for community and policy advocacy are identified.