by Leigh Ann Torres | Jun 24, 2025 | Family Stories
This article is sponsored by Prolacta Bioscience. At 11 weeks pregnant, Alexis and Keyon received news that turned their world upside down: their baby, Synclair, had developed an omphalocele, a rare congenital condition where the intestines and, in some cases, other...
by Leigh Ann Torres | Jun 16, 2025 | NICU Heroes Podcast
Guest: Dr. Adrianne Rahde Bischoff Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics-Neonatology Neonatal Hemodynamics Specialist University of Iowa, Stead Childrens Hospital In this episode: Describe two differences between a TNE (Targeted Neonatal Echo) performed by NICU...
by Leigh Ann Torres | Jun 3, 2025 | NICU Life, Siblings
Having a baby in the hospital NICU is a very stressful time for all members of a family, including big brothers and sisters. Siblings often feel confused, anxious, or even left out during a NICU stay. Children look to adults for reassurance, so it’s important to guide...
by Leigh Ann Torres | May 28, 2025 | NICU Babies Parent Support Podcast
Guest: Savannah O’Malley, NICU Mom & Artist As NICU parents, we’re all healing from a trauma. So when today’s guest, Savannah O’Malley, sought her own healing she found it in a beautiful place, her art. And that healing didn’t just benefit her own stories but the...
by Leigh Ann Torres | May 26, 2025 | Family Stories, NICU Life
In our recent NICU Parent Perspectives parent panel, we discuss the unique experiences of adoptive and foster parents navigating a NICU stay. Our panelists offered heartfelt stories, practical advice, and powerful reflections on the challenges and triumphs of...
