Martha Sharkey shares how an unexpected delivery at 23 weeks reshaped her family’s life, from navigating the NICU and enduring loss to building Today Is a Good Day, a nonprofit supporting NICU families. Her story shows how lived experience can grow into purpose and connection for others.
This episode explores practical strategies to support breastfeeding in the NICU, the Infant-Driven Feeding™ (IDF) Program, new research on long-term outcomes, and lessons from a successful feeding clinic—empowering parents and clinicians to create positive feeding experiences from hospital to home.
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.
Dr. Michael Hynan shares how becoming a NICU parent reshaped his life and career. He reminds us that healing takes time, support matters, and when care teams truly listen and respond with compassion, they help families not just survive—but grow stronger. Every parent’s story deserves to be seen and heard.
Jodie shares her heartbreaking journey of losing her twin son, Henry, while navigating the NICU during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Through unimaginable grief, she found strength in therapy, advocacy, and supporting other bereaved parents. Now, she speaks openly about healing, resilience, and finding hope while honoring Henry’s memory.
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