Umbilical Catheters… What are they? Did you even know that …
Marijuana Use During Pregnancy and While Breastfeeding: Is It Really A Big Deal?
In this 56th podcast episode, the host examines the upsurge of marijuana use in pregnancy and breastfeeding, emphasizing its legality in 24 states and resulting misconceptions about safety. Despite common perceptions, marijuana poses risks to fetal development and children’s future neurobehavioral growth. Research findings suggest that prenatal exposure may lead to low birth weight and neurodevelopmental issues, while THC in breast milk could affect infants’ brain development. The episode stresses the importance of education for pregnant women and healthcare workers, with the goal to abstain from marijuana use to protect child development.
The BIG and Positive Impacts of Skin-to-skin Care in the NICU
Introduction Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! I hope you all were able …
Finding the Beauty in Life After the Loss of a Child
Introduction To close out Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, …
Supportive Organizations and Resources for Bereaved and NICU Families
Introduction I was honored to speak at such an invigorating …
Embracing Parental Advocacy and Empowerment in the NICU
Introduction For our 52nd podcast episode, I was joined by …
Evidence-Based Recommendations for Diagnosis, Management, and Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease in NICU Infants
Introduction The ability to diagnose, manage, and treat Gastroesophageal Reflux …
NICU Graduate Interviews
Introduction It is our 50th podcast episode on the Empowering …
Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC): What causes it and How is it Managed in the NICU?
Introduction On our most recent podcast, episode 48, I discussed …
The Composition of Human Breast Milk: How Does Preterm, Term, and Donor Milk Vary?
Introduction On our previous episode, I spoke about the multitude …
Breaking Down the Milk Expression and Breastfeeding Barriers Common to NICU Mothers
Introduction For our 47th podcast episode, I review some of …