In this episode, we hear the touching story of a couple’s journey to parenthood, from fertility struggles to the unexpected joy of welcoming twins. Despite facing challenges like unexplained infertility and intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), the couple perseveres with determination and support. Their NICU experience adds another layer of complexity, highlighting the emotional rollercoaster of early parenthood. Through it all, they find strength in each other and the community of NICU parents. This episode offers valuable insights for anyone navigating fertility treatments, twin pregnancies, or the NICU journey.
Daily Essentials For Your NICU Bag
In this episode of the Empowering NICU Parents’ Podcast, host Nicole Nyberg shares essential tips for packing your daily NICU bag. Drawing from her own NICU journey, Nicole covers everything from self-care basics to practical must-haves. Tune in to discover how to make your meaningful kangaroo care sessions comfortable and learn about essential pumping gear to support your breastfeeding journey. Join Nicole as she empowers NICU parents to navigate their journey with confidence and resilience.
Supporting NICU Families: Gift Ideas and Acts of Kindness
Join us as we uncover invaluable insights and practical advice shared by parents who have walked the challenging path of a NICU admission. From offering emotional support to giving thoughtful gifts, we explore various ways to assist NICU families. Tune in for heartwarming stories and empowering discussions that shed light on how we can support those navigating the NICU journey.
The BIG and Positive Impacts of Skin-to-skin Care in the NICU
Introduction Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! I hope you all were able …
Embracing Parental Advocacy and Empowerment in the NICU
Introduction For our 52nd podcast episode, I was joined by …
NICU Graduate Interviews
Introduction It is our 50th podcast episode on the Empowering …
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 …
A Review of the Infant-Driven Feeding Program in the NICU
Introduction Just as I discussed on our last podcast episode, …
A Review of Cue-Based Feeding in the NICU
Introduction For infants in the NICU, especially those born prematurely, …