Episodes: NICU Babies Parent Support Podcast

Guest: Laura Kelly Fanucci, Author & Bereaved NICU Mom. Mom and author Laura Kelly Fanucci shares how her twin pregnancy was a surprise, as was their diagnosis of twin-to-twin transfusion. She shares how surgery was initially thought to aid in their...

Guest: Dr. Korie Leigh, Child Life Specialist & Thanatologist Kids grieve a loss, too. In this conversation, child life specialist and thanatologist Dr. Korie Leigh discusses strategies for helping kids understand, process and move through grief. In this...

Guest: Katie Talman, Bereaved Mom Stillbirth isn’t often talked about, but it’s a reality for many families. Katie Talman tenderly shares her loss, how it affected her family and what grief feels like.In this episode, we chat about: Turner syndrome and how it...

Guest: Kate Strickler, Founder of Naptime Kitchen & The Home Reset Sometimes, tending your home can feel overwhelming. Creator of the Naptime Kitchen and mom of four, Kate Strickler, shares tips and strategies for making it manageable (as well as a free...

Season 7 of the NICU Babies, Parent Support podcast is all about tending to the heart, body, and home. This season's guests will share their expertise on the home, on grief, postpartum health, and more. In this episode, we chat about: How a postpartum body changes...

Guest: Anisa Varasteh, Sexologist Sex after a NICU stay. Is it an oxymoron? Whether you’re fearful or excited, sexologist Anisa Varasteh with Relate Sexology shares what the postpartum body feels like, how to talk to your partner, how to address fear, tips for...

Guest: Shalini Blubaugh, CPT, CNC Feeling overwhelmed and confused by caring for your body through nutrition and exercise? Certified personal trainer and nutrition coach Shalini Blubaugh will share common myths about both, overcoming obstacles and how to integrate...

Guest: Dr. Rebecca Maidansky, PT, DPT, Pelvic Floor Specialist Have you ever been told that suffering from pelvic floor leakage, pain or fear is all just “part of parenthood?” Pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Rebecca Maidansky shares how to avoid doing the wrong...

Guest: Scott & Kathryn Whitaker, NICU parents You’re living your hardest days in the NICU, so you turn to social media for support, encouragement, solidarity and community. Can you share too much? When does your story become their story? Veteran NICU parents...

Guest: Will Hay, NICU Dad and Author To every dad who has endured a NICU stay with his son or daughter, we see you. NICU dad Will Hay shares his hardest day, the thing that gave him hope and how he took his fear and turned it into a beautiful resource for other...