NEC is a horrible and poorly understood disease. “The Why’s “ behind it are hard for any medical professional to understand. We are still studying NEC and we need a lot more research. What is it? What happens? How can a therapist support a child and family? What does treatment look like? In NICU and at home? Learning about NEC made me a much better therapist and I have just scratched the surface of all there is to learn. We all have. The gut is a mystery and a vital core to our health.