Episodes: NICU Heroes Podcast
Episode 51: When Birth Doesn’t Go as Planned: A Doula-Informed Approach to Trauma
Guest: HeHe Stewart Evidence-Based DoulaIn this episode: Describe at least one role of a doula in labor, delivery or postpartum care List three trauma-informed communication principles shared in this podcast that you can use to support NICU families Identify three...
Episode 50: Saving Two Lives in the NICU: Mothers & Babies
Guest: Neel Shah, MD, MPP, FACOG Chief Medical Officer, Maven Clinic In this episode: Describe two key contributors to maternal morbidity and mortality among women of color in the United States. Explain current trends in cesarean delivery rates and identify at...
Episode 49: Inside the Preemie Microbiome
Guest: Rina M. Sanghavi, MD, MBA, FAAP,NASPGHAN-F Director, Pediatric Neurogastroenterology and GI Motility ProgramDirector, Revenue Cycle Optimization and Documentation EfficiencyDirector, Office of Faculty Engagement and WellbeingProfessor of Pediatrics, UT...
Episode 48: Supporting the Caregiver: Burnout, Mentorship, and Career Longevity
Guest: Dr. Mona Amin, Board-Certified Pediatrician, IBCLC Identify three common contributors to burnout among NICU nurses and healthcare professionals. Describe the role of mentorship and professional support systems in promoting resilience, retention, and career...
Episode 47: Near Sightedness, Screens & NICU Babies
Guest: Dr. Rupa Wong, Pediatric Ophthalmologist Discuss the timing of ophthalmologic screening for premature infants in the NICU Describe at least 2 vision problems that are common for premature infants that may require long-term follow-up care for life Outline the...
Episode 46: Nurturing Oral Health in Neonates from the Start
Guest: Dr. Ashley Lerman, Pediatric Dentist & Founder, Firstgrin Discuss the difference between a general dentist and a pediatric dentist and why they might be a better choice for NICU graduates Outline a simple oral care routine that parents can follow with...
Episode 45: ADHD & the NICU: Cultivating Mindfulness in the Chaos
Guest: Dr. Mark Bertin, Developmental Pediatrician Describe how ADHD affects the brain’s ability to self-regulate List two ways in which executive function may affect a NICU parent's ability to comprehend medical information Name three effective evidence-based...
Episode 44: Macro & Micro: Breaking Down Breast Milk Nutrition
Guest: Dr. Stephanie Canale, Doctor & Founder, Lactation Lab Describe how factors like diet, stress, and health affect the composition of breast milk List two things that mothers who are struggling with breastfeeding, can do for nutritional support, mental health,...
Episode 43: Big Siblings, Little Warriors: Navigating NICU Emotions Together
Guest: Dr. Siggie Cohen Child Development Specialist In this episode: Explain the difference between showing your NICU families empathy vs. pity Name three normal and age-appropriate child reactions to trauma, like a NICU stay List two things a NICU professional...
Episode 42: NICU Flow: Hemodynamics & the Heart
Guest: Dr. Adrianne Rahde Bischoff Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics-Neonatology Neonatal Hemodynamics Specialist University of Iowa, Stead Childrens Hospital In this episode: Describe two differences between a TNE (Targeted Neonatal Echo) performed by...
Episode 41: The Power of Curiosity: Trauma-Informed Communication in the NICU
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...