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Parenting Mighty Littles: Parenting from the NICU and Beyond

Parenting Mighty Littles: Parenting from the NICU and Beyond
Author: Mighty Littles
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Dr. Anna Zimmermann, a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) doctor, talks about life in the NICU with parents, authors, and others. If you or someone you know is heading to a NICU, you are not alone, hear the stories of others that have been through it too.
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Lelis Vernon joins me for the first of 2 podcasts. In this episode, we discuss her NICU experience with her 25-week twins.
We all want to protect our newborns, and we have heard all about hand washing, disinfecting, and limiting sick visitors. But, what about those situations that aren't so clear cut? Join us to get some valuable insight one protecting your littles ones, as well as questions to ask yourself when you are making these first parenting decisions.
Jimmie and Alexis tell us their RSV story, sharing what they wish they had known before their daughter was hospitalized with RSV. Check out www.knowingrsv.com for more information and to see more of their story.
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Madeline joins Dr. Zimmermannn on the podcast to discuss her preterm delivery at 25 weeks, her NICU journey, and ultimate diagnosis of "incompetent cervix". She is on a mission to change medical language from "incompetent cervix" to "early cervical opening" - removing the language of guilt on the mother.
Dr. Zimmermann talks about how medical terminology has historically placed blame and shame on women through their medical diagnoses.
We finish my conversation with Gretchen, talking about her son Alex who was born weighing 580g at 23 weeks.
Listening to birth stories is a way to feel empowered for your own birth, as well as to heal from a traumatic birth. Gretchen talks about her emergent delivery by C-section of her son Alex, born at 23 weeks.
Dr. Zimmermann outlines who you can expect to see caring for your baby while they are in the NICU.
For more information, check out these resources:www.marchofdimes.orgwww.accretafoundation.orgwww.donate4mothers.org
The Mighty Littles Podcast is back with new episodes starting in September. Join us for NICU Awareness in September, a discussion of words and labels in October, and Prematurity Awareness Month in November.
Dr. Joanna Parga-Belinkie and Dr. Anna Zimmermann talk about baby heads and why infants may have funny-shaped heads. We discuss both craniosynostosis (early fusion of the bones) and positional plagiocephaly.More information and education can be found on Instagram @mightylittles. My favorite Instagram account dedicated specifically to positional plagiocephaly is @babybegin.
You can find Carl at https://premdad.co.uk and on Instagram @premdad_uk
I new report this past week brought new attention to the issue of heavy metals in processed baby food. In this podcast we talk about the data presented in the report, the science and background of heavy metals and baby food, as well as recommendations and take aways.
Heather carried quadruplets to 32 weeks. She discusses her pregnancy, NICU experience, and the logistics of taking home 4 babies.
Apnea of Prematurity is a common problem in the NICU. In this episode we discuss definitions, physiology, treatment and review some common case scenarios.
Find Rebecca on IG @babysignnj
Words are Powerful. They have the power to heal and the power to humiliate. Words can become labels which, while sometimes difficult to swallow, can also bring services.