NICU Babies Parent Support Podcast
NICU Babies, Parent Support is a podcast for all NICU parents. Listen while on bedrest, in the NICU, commuting to and from the hospital for visits with your baby, and in your post-NICU life, when many still need support.
Podcast episodes cover topics including:
- The importance of maternal mental health
- Self care in the NICU for parents
- Postpartum depression
- Bed rest with high-risk pregnancy
- Traumatic birth experiences
- Advocating for your baby in the NICU and beyond
- Supporting dads & their mental health in the NICU
- Love and loss in the NICU
- NICU parent stories from both moms and dads
- And more!
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Episode 83: Finding the Best Pediatrician for Your NICU Baby
Guest: Ari Brown, M.D. Your child’s pediatrician is likely one of their most important; it’s where all things begin. Author of the “411” series and revered pediatrician, Dr. Ari Brown, gives great insight on traits you should look for in your own pediatrician, vaccine...
Episode 82: Common Breastfeeding Challenges in the NICU
Guest: Leah Jordan, M.D., neonatologist Women often hear that breastfeeding is natural, but many encounter challenges or hurdles. Neonatologist and breastfeeding advocate, Dr. Leah Jordan, shares tips on establishing a good milk supply, finding good lactation support...
Episode 81: The Importance of Donor Milk
Guest: Veronica Cogwin, Former Mothers’ Milk Bank at Austin Board Member, NICU Mom When formula or breastfeeding isn’t a viable option for your NICU baby, donor milk may be the next best alternative. Former Mothers’ Milk Bank at Austin Board Member and NICU mom,...
Previous NICU Babies, Parent Support Episodes
Find past episodes of the NICU Babies, Parent Support Podcast here! Episode 80: Helping Your Child in School Through IEPs and 504s Episode 79: What to Do When Your NICU Kid is Bullied Episode 78: Breastfeeding, Birth Photography, and Doulas Episode 77: Palliative Care...
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