by Leigh Ann Torres | Aug 19, 2024 | NICU Heroes Podcast
Guest: Anna Swisher, IBCLC, Board-Certified Lactaction Consultant In this episode: Explain how skin-to-skin play can help establish breastfeeding in the NICU List three tools or products that may help a NICU baby breastfeed, or to increase a lactating parent’s milk...
by Leigh Ann Torres | Jul 15, 2024 | NICU Heroes Podcast
Guest: Dr. Elvira Parravicini, Neonatologist, Neonatal Comfort Care Program Director, Columbia University In this episode: Explain how neonatal palliative care differs from adult or pediatric palliative care. List three things to refrain from saying to a family with a...
by Leigh Ann Torres | Jun 17, 2024 | NICU Heroes Podcast
Guest: Dr. Tiffany Gladdis, Licensed Clinical Psychologist In this episode: Explain what trauma-informed care is. List three signs or symptoms of anxiety/PTSD that might warrant a consultation with a mental health professional. Share how NICU professionals can...
by Leigh Ann Torres | May 20, 2024 | NICU Heroes Podcast
Guest: Dr. Kristine Tolentino-Plata, Senior Child Development Specialist In this episode: Describe the purpose of the Bayley developmental assessment and at what age(s) it is typically performed after discharge from the NICU. List three ways a NICU follow-up clinic...
by Leigh Ann Torres | Apr 15, 2024 | NICU Heroes Podcast
Guest: JS Park, Author, Chaplain In this episode: Explain how a hospital chaplain’s role differs from a pastor or worship leader. List three ways a patient may react to grief or difficult news from a medical professional. Name three things a NICU professional...
by Leigh Ann Torres | Mar 19, 2024 | NICU Heroes Podcast
Guest: Dr. Stephanie Waggel, MD, MS, PMH-C,Psychiatrist, Medical Director Improve Life PLLC In this episode: List two things that make a patient susceptible to PMADS (perinatal mood and anxiety disorders). Describe two treatment options for PMADS. Explain what makes...