NICU Heroes Podcast

Guest: Mia Malcolm Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (EDIB) Facilitator NICU MomIn this episode: Identify two common myths about short and long-term outcomes for Black and Brown NICU babies. Describe one strategy to infuse humanity into their communication with...

Guest: Dr. Jess Daigle Physician & Postpartum ExpertFounder/CEO of Mom & Me MDNICU MomIn 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...

Guests: Jackie Thomas, LCSW, PMH-C; Barbara Williams, LMSW Social Workers, Le Bonheur Childrens Hospital MemphisIn this episode: Identify three key psychosocial risk factors that NICU social workers screen NICU parents for during their baby's admission Describe one...

Guest: Dr. Bob White Neonatologist; Director of the Regional Newborn Program, Beacon Health System; Adjunct Professor, University of Notre Dame In this episode: Name two design elements that were the norm for NICUs 30 years ago. List two ways in which redesigned NICUs...

Guest: Dr. Michael Bohl, Neurosurgeon, Carolina Neurosurgery & SpineIn this episode: Explain two key differences between an orthopedic spine surgeon and a neurosurgeon List three physical signs that may indicate a patient has a tethered spinal cord in the neonatal...

Guest: Kandi Pickard, President and CEO, National Down Syndrome SocietyIn this episode: List two examples of preferred language clinicians can use when talking about children with Down Syndrome. Explain three ways a nurse may assist a family after they receive an...

Guest: Lisa Davenport DNP, RN, RNC-NIC, Director of Nursing, Texas Children's HospitalIn this episode: List two changes that have occurred in the last decade related to NICU nurse training and mental health support Explain three ways a nurse can support a NICU family...

Guest: Anna Swisher, IBCLC, Board-Certified Lactaction ConsultantIn this episode: Explain how skin-to-skin play can help establish breastfeeding in the NICU List three tools or products that may help a NICU baby breastfeed, or to increase a lactating parent’s milk...

Guest: Dr. Elvira Parravicini, Neonatologist, Neonatal Comfort Care Program Director, Columbia University In this episode: Explain how neonatal palliative care differs from adult or pediatric palliative care. List three things to refrain from saying to a family with a...

Guest: Dr. Tiffany Gladdis, Licensed Clinical PsychologistIn this episode: Explain what trauma-informed care is. List three signs or symptoms of anxiety/PTSD that might warrant a consultation with a mental health professional. Share how NICU professionals can identify...