NICU Now Episode 19: Understanding Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC)

In this episode:

Guests: Dr. Mitch Goldstein and Stephanie Vaughn

• Goldstein explains what NEC is and who it typically affects
• He talks about the symptoms/signs of NEC, as well as the treatment plan
• Human milk fortifier and its effect on NEC
• What questions should NICU parents be asking about their baby’s nutrition?
• Kelli speaks to Stephanie Vaughan about her NICU experience with twin boys, Morgan and Shaymus
• Stephanie talks about finding out her son, Morgan, was diagnosed with NEC
• Morgan’s treatment plan with NEC and his recovery
• The trials of pumping in the NICU and at home
• What led Stephanie to starting The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund