NICU Babies Parent Support Podcast

Guest: Kasie Marek, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome momFrom there to here. When Kasie Marek’s son received a heart transplant after a long and difficult medical road of treating his hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS), she had no idea what lay on the other side of...

Guest: Stephanie Goley, Special Needs MomShould you have another child after a NICU stay? While it’s a common question, there is no easy answer. Special needs mom Stephanie Goley shares how her family weighed the decision of adding to their family, how they focused on...

Guest: Dr. Siggie Cohen, Child Development SpecialistDuring a NICU stay, there’s often a population that gets overlooked: the siblings. Parenting expert and child development specialist Dr. Siggie Cohen helps parents get to the heart of conflict, develop positive...

Guest: Chelsea Samms, NICU Nurse and EducatorAs a nurse educator with a NICU nursing background, Chelsea Samms shares her honest experience in caring for NICU babies. She encourages parents to trust their instinct when treating illnesses like RSV, how to advocate for...

Guest: Mary Lenaburg, Special Needs & Bereaved MomHope needs a face. We often wonder how parents and caregivers of very medically fragile children can find joy and hope, even in the midst of long days, hospital stays and unimaginable grief, but they do. Today’s guest,...

Guest: Suzanne Blume, Special Ed Teacher & DiagnosticianYou’re worried your child may need special education services, but you don’t know where to start, what questions to ask or how to advocate for your child properly. Former special ed teacher and diagnostician and...

Guest: Dr. Judith Enders, Pediatrician & NICU Grandmother Did your grandchild just earn a first-class ticket to the NICU? Listen as grandparent (Jammie, as she’s called) and pediatrician, Dr. Judith Enders, share her best suggestions for loving your grandchild...

Need some hope? Season 8 delivers. Whether you’re needing hope because your grandchild is in the NICU, you’ve suffered a loss, a difficult medical diagnosis, learning challenges or sibling discord - this season has something for you. Set fear aside and open wide the...

Guest: KC Davis, Licensed Professional Counselor & Social Media InfluencerIn this episode, we chat about: How Davis's background in counseling, as well as some of her own mental health struggles, inform what you shares on social media Davis explains her changing...

Guest: Ryan Sheedy, Co-Founder, My Mijo Necessity is the mother, or in this case, the father of invention. Former exec turned entrepreneur and NICU dad, Ryan Sheedy helped co-found My Mejo, an online medical journal designed to help parents alleviate the stress of...

Guest: Dr. Jess Daigle, Physician & Postpartum Expert The NICU rollercoaster of emotions is real. NICU mom, pediatrician, hospitalist and postpartum expert Dr. Jess Daigle speaks from experience when she shares how to put in better boundaries, understand your baby...

Guest: Laura Kelly Fanucci, Author & Bereaved NICU Mom. Mom and author Laura Kelly Fanucci shares how her twin pregnancy was a surprise, as was their diagnosis of twin-to-twin transfusion. She shares how surgery was initially thought to aid in their development,...