NICU Babies Parent Support Podcast

Guest: Dr. Meghan Martin, aka drbeachgem10 “Is this normal?” is something almost every NICU parent asks about their baby at some point. In this episode, popular social media ER doctor, Dr. Meghan Martin aka drbeachgem.10, shares her own NICU story, how to be a good...

Guest: Dr. Rupa Wong, Pediatric OpthalmologistNICU parents worry about a lot, but we know that education is power. If your child is at risk for eye abnormalities like retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), or has been diagnosed, pediatric ophthalmologist and popular...

Guest: Britt Fisk, Special Needs Mom & Cancer SurvivorHer daughter was diagnosed with spina bifida during a tenuous spinal surgery, and then she was diagnosed with breast cancer. As the mom of eight, Britt Fisk knows a thing or two about surrendering control. Her...

Guests: Kelli Kelley, founder and CEO, and Katrina Moline, Executive Director of Hand to HoldEveryday, 3,000 parents find out their child may have a NICU stay. They may start by logging on to the Hand to Hold website, but Founder and CEO of Hand to Hold, Kelli Kelley,...

How many times has someone asked you, “Are things back to normal yet?” following your NICU stay? We know how frustrating that question, and the answers, can be. In season 9 of the NICU Babies Parent Support podcast, it’s all about finding your new normal. Our diverse...

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: 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...