Born at 21 weeks, Nash Keen is the youngest infant ever to survive. Two University of Iowa neonatologists share how culture, belief, and neonatal hemodynamics shaped his care—and what it means to see fragile babies go home after months in the NICU.
Hope Against All Odds: Nash Keen’s Journey as the Most Premature Infant to Survive
Born at just 21 weeks and 285 grams, Nash Keen defied impossible odds. In this episode, Mollie Keen shares their family’s extraordinary NICU journey—filled with fear, resilience, and hope—as Nash became the most premature baby to survive, officially recognized by Guinness World Records.
The Powerful Impact of Parental Engagement and Proper Nutrition in the NICU with Dr. Elliott
Parental presence and nutrition in the NICU can change everything. In this episode, Dr. Melinda Elliott shares how skin-to-skin care, asking the right questions, and understanding what’s really in your baby’s fortifier can dramatically impact outcomes. A must-listen for every NICU parent and advocate.
Embracing Parental Advocacy and Empowerment in the NICU
Introduction For our 52nd podcast episode, I was joined by …
A Review of Cue-Based Feeding in the NICU
Introduction For infants in the NICU, especially those born prematurely, …
A Review of the WHO Recommendations for the Care of Preterm or Low-Birth-weight Infant – Part III
Introduction On our last episode, I continued to summarize the …
A Review of the WHO Recommendations for Care of the Preterm or Low-Birth-Weight Infant – Part II
Introduction Do you often wonder what helps to guide care …
Keeping an Eye on Your Angel in the NICU
Introduction As a NICU parent, one of the most difficult …
Trauma-Informed Care in the NICU with Mary Coughlin
Introduction For this podcast episode, I was very honored to …
Questions Parents Should Ask Their Baby’s NICU Care Team Each Day
Introduction I am so thrilled to announce that Our NICU …