What if feeding in the NICU was about so much more than nutrition? Discover how the Infant-Driven Feeding® (IDF®) Program empowers parents, transforms the NICU experience, and creates lasting benefits for babies and families—long after discharge.
Beyond the NICU: How Small Moments Shape a Developing Brain
Premature birth impacts far more than the diagnoses most commonly discussed in the NICU. Early experiences, stress, caregiving interactions, and family involvement all shape the developing brain in profound ways. This episode explores neuroprotective, family-centered care and how small, intentional choices can influence a child’s development and long-term outcomes far beyond discharge.
Bridging Gaps, Building Connections: The Infant Feeding Journey
In this episode, Elisa Doherty and Lisa Kleinz explore the challenges of infant feeding, the importance of truly listening to families’ goals, and how the Infant Feeding Clinic and Infant-Driven Feeding® (IDF™) Program support parents from NICU to home, fostering connection, confidence, and long-term feeding success.
A Review of the Infant-Driven Feeding Program in the NICU
Introduction Just as I discussed on our last podcast episode, …
The Positive Effects of Parental Engagement in the NICU
A podcast that highlights the importance of parental involvement in the NICU and how it can positively impact the infant’s short and long term outcomes.
Supporting Infant Mental Health in the NICU
Introduction Have you ever heard the term infant mental health? …