Episode 40: Rollercoaster Rx: A Doctor’s Guide to the NICU Ride

April 21, 2025

Guest: Dr. Jess Daigle

Physician & Postpartum Expert
Founder/CEO of Mom & Me MD
NICU Mom

In this episode:

Describe at least one specific technique that NICU professionals can use to manage their emotions and maintain a supportive demeanor when working with families of NICU babies
List four practical strategies NICU professionals can implement to support families during medical procedures or to alleviate stressful situations
Explain two or more methods for assessing the unique needs of NICU families as they navigate the NICU stay and prepare for discharge

About Dr. Jess Daigle

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Dr. Jessica Daigle, “Dr. Jess,” is a board-certified pediatrician, neonatal/pediatric hospitalist, and Founder/CEO of Mom & Me MD. She is the proud mother of two kids both born prematurely, with one staying in the NICU for five weeks. She has a concierge medical practice in Atlanta, Ga., that provides in-home and virtual care services to NICU babies and their families, with focus on education and support to make the transition home from the NICU easier and less overwhelming. She also offers life coaching for NICU moms to help them balance life after the NICU and be the confident mom they want to be. She has been featured on many podcasts and is a co-author with 46 other women physicians in “Made for More: Physician Entrepreneurs Practicing Medicine and Living Life on Their Own Terms.” Dr. Daigle is passionate about patient care and experience, and advocates for NICU and postpartum mothers and their families. She believes moms and their babies should thrive, not only survive, on their postpartum NICU journey and beyond. She lives in South Atlanta with her husband and two children.