NeoLuma: TenderRoots
Your NICU Companion
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Everything is free except the private journal. Written by a NICU nurse practitioner to walk beside you every step of the way.
The NICU can feel overwhelming. TenderRoots is here to walk beside you with clear information, practical tools, and words of encouragement, right when you need them most.
Written by a neonatal nurse practitioner with 25 years of bedside experience, TenderRoots helps you understand what's happening, follow your baby's progress, and take care of yourself too.
FREE FEATURES:
Pumping Log: Track sessions and volume with a built-in timer, plus tips, nutrition guidance, and links to trusted lactation resources.
Self-Care Reminders: Gentle nudges to rest, eat, drink water, breathe, and step outside.
Daily Message from Your NNP: A warm, grounding note every day from C. Shelburne, NNP-BC.
Bilingual: Fully available in English and Spanish.
Apple Watch: Reminders for pumping and self care.
FULL ACCESS SUBSCRIPTION ($1.99/month):
Unlock all premium features with an optional auto-renewable subscription:
NNP-Authored Education: Clear, honest answers about your baby's care, written by someone who has spent 25 years at the bedside.
Discharge Journey Tracker: Follow every milestone your baby needs to reach before going home, explained in plain, simple language.
Ask at Rounds: Save your questions before the care team arrives so nothing gets forgotten.
Education Hub: Explore topics by category: NICU Basics, Body Systems, Feeding, Labs & Tests, Medications, Lines & Equipment, Comfort & Bonding, and more.
My Journal: A private, safe space to write what's on your heart.
Medical terms translated into plain language, right when you need them.
Custom Notifications: Choose your voice style and reminder categories.
SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS:
- TenderRoots Full Access: $1.99/month
- Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase
- Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period
- Manage or cancel anytime in your Account Settings in the App Store
TenderRoots is an educational and emotional support tool. It does not replace medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always follow the guidance of your baby's medical team.
Privacy Policy: https://neolumahealth.net/privacy
Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Ratings & Reviews
Nearly all features are now free! Education, pumping log, medical terms, discharge milestones, self-care, and more are available to everyone at no cost. Only the private journal requires a subscription.
The developer, Candi Shelburne, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Candi Shelburne
- Size
- 9.7 MB
- Category
- Medical
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 17.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 17.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 14.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
13+
- 13+
- Infrequent
Medical Treatment information
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Tender Plus $1.99
- Copyright
- © 2026.TenderRoots. NeoLuma Health™ All rights reserved

