Episodes: NICU Heroes Podcast
Episode 54: More Than Milk: Supporting NICU Mothers with Compassion and Equity
Guest: Dr. Allison Stuebe Maternal-Fetal Medicine Doctor Professor and Distinguished Scholar in Infant and Young Child Feeding, Department of Maternal and Child Health Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, UNC School of Medicine In this episode: Identify...
Episode 53: The Role of Death Doulas in End-of-Life Care
Guest: Darnell Lamont Walker Death Doula In this episode: Identify and describe at least three core functions of a death doula List two communication strategies that support families experiencing neonatal loss or end-of-life transitions Describe two practical...
Episode 52: The Father Factor in Neonatal Mental Health
Guest: Sheehan Fisher, PhD Associate Professor, Psychiatry & Behavorial Sciences, Northwestern University In this episode: Explain the psychological and emotional impact of NICU hospitalization on fathers and male caregivers List three behavioral and/or...
Episode 51: When Birth Doesn’t Go as Planned: A Doula-Informed Approach to Trauma
Guest: HeHe Stewart Evidence-Based Doula In 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...
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...