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Empowering NICU Parents PodcastThe Powerful Impact of Parental Engagement and Proper Nutrition in the NICU with Dr. ElliottWhat if one conversation could completely change how you advocate for your baby in the NICU? In this episode of the Empowering NICU Parents Podcast, NICU mom and Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Nicole Nyberg is joined by Dr. Melinda Elliott, neonatologist and Chief Medical Officer at Prolacta Bioscience. Together, they dive deep into the emotional and clinical realities of life in the NICU—highlighting the critical role that parents play in their baby’s care from day one. You’ll hear powerful insight on why skin-to-skin contact is far more than a comfort measure, how to ask the righ...2025-07-1048 minEmpowering NICU Parents PodcastLived Experience, Lasting Purpose: A NICU Father’s Story with Dr. Michael HynanWhat happens when the person trained to understand trauma suddenly becomes the one living it?In this powerful episode, Dr. Michael Hynan—clinical psychologist, author, and NICU father—shares his personal story of his son’s premature birth and NICU stay, and how that experience forever changed his life and professional path. With honesty and insight, he reflects on what it truly means to be a NICU parent, why no two journeys are the same, and how important it is for care teams to understand and support each parent as an individual.As we approach Father’s Day, t...2025-06-131h 06Empowering NICU Parents PodcastIntentional Care, Meaningful Outcomes: A Conversation on Feeding and Family Support in the NICUWhat does intentional care really look like in the NICU—and how does it shape outcomes for both infants and families?In this episode, we explore the importance of safe feeding practices, trauma-informed communication, and consistent caregiver support with Casey Lewis, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, CNT, CLC, NTMTC, and Lisa Klein, MS, CCC-SLP, Director of Education at Dr. Brown’s Medical.Together, we unpack the clinical and cultural challenges NICUs face—from inconsistent feeding plans and overlooked breastfeeding support to the emotional toll of desensitization at the bedside. Casey shares how her dual perspective as a neonatal therap...2025-05-0955 minEmpowering NICU Parents PodcastHIE Beyond the Diagnosis: Navigating the NICU and Its Lifelong ImpactIn this powerful episode honoring HIE Awareness Month, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Jessica Fulton shares the raw and emotional story of her son Bo’s birth — a delivery marked by unexpected complications that led to a diagnosis of Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE). Jessica opens up about what it was like to watch her own son become a critical patient in the very NICU where she had worked for years — as her personal and professional worlds suddenly collided. She speaks candidly about the shocking helplessness she felt as a parent, despite her medical background, and the lifelong challenges that continue to follow...2025-04-3058 minEmpowering NICU Parents PodcastUnderstanding Cerebral Palsy: Guidance for NICU FamiliesA Cerebral Palsy diagnosis can bring a wave of emotions—especially for families who have already been through the NICU. In honor of Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month, this episode is dedicated to helping NICU parents feel more informed, supported, and empowered as they navigate the possibility or reality of CP.In this episode, we’ll talk through the different types of Cerebral Palsy, what can cause it, and why certain babies—especially those born prematurely or with conditions like IVH, PVL, or HIE—may be at higher risk. We’ll also discuss why the diagnosis can take time, the early...2025-03-3139 minEmpowering NICU Parents PodcastParenting Through Grief: A NICU Family's Journey Through Loss, Love, and HealingJodie and Steve’s world shattered when they lost their son, Henry, while his twin, Adam, fought for survival in the NICU. Grieving in isolation due to COVID-19 restrictions, Jodie was separated from her husband, denied the comfort of loved ones, and forced to navigate unimaginable pain alone.In this raw and unfiltered episode, Jodie shares the agony of losing a child, the trauma of the NICU, and the impossible balance of mourning while mothering a newborn. Through heartbreak and resilience, she found healing—and now, she’s using her voice to advocate for change, ensuring no other family...2025-02-2853 minEmpowering NICU Parents PodcastForced Apart: A NICU Family’s Heartbreaking RealityTorn apart by hospital restrictions, a family faced the unthinkable—choosing which baby to stay with, while knowing one might not survive.When Jodie and Steve Marks welcomed their twin boys in March 2020, they never imagined that hospital restrictions and a devastating diagnosis would force them to make an unthinkable choice—which baby they would each "choose" to stay with. What should have been a time of hope, love, and bonding was instead filled with separation, impossible decisions, and heartbreaking loss. As the world shut down, they found themselves trapped by policies that prioritized rules over the very thin...2025-01-3059 min
The Incubator#268 - 🚀 Tech Tuesday: Improve Discharge Coordination and Parent Preparedness with NICU2HomeSend us a textJoin Ben and Daphna on this week’s Tech Tuesday as they spotlight NICU2Home, an innovative app designed to support NICU families from admission through discharge. Guests Dr. Craig Garfield and Nicole Nyberg discuss the app’s evidence-based features, including tailored education, daily updates, and a dynamic roadmap for discharge milestones. NICU2Home enhances parental confidence, improves discharge preparedness, and strengthens social support, particularly in diverse populations. The team also highlights seamless integration with Angel Eye systems and how the app benefits NICU staff. Tune in to explore how NICU2Home is tran...2025-01-0221 minEmpowering NICU Parents PodcastNavigating Life After the NICU: The Lasting Effects of PrematurityIn this heartfelt and eye-opening episode of the Empowering NICU Parents Podcast, host Nicole Nyberg dives deep into the profound and often unspoken challenges of prematurity. From the critical moments in the NICU to the lasting physical, emotional, and developmental impacts on children and their families, this episode sheds light on the full scope of the prematurity journey.Discover how preterm birth affects every organ system, why the NICU environment plays such a pivotal role, and how parents can navigate the long-term outcomes with knowledge and confidence. Nicole also shares her personal experience as a mom of a...2024-12-0148 minEmpowering NICU Parents PodcastStronger Together: Nicole Nyberg on NICU Challenges and FamilyI’m honored to share a replay of my guest appearance on Mary Coughlin’s Care Outloud Podcast.Together, we dive deep into the personal and professional impact of my journey as a NICU parent after the premature birth of my son William at 23 weeks. We explore how that experience transformed my life, inspiring my dedication to family-centered care, trauma-informed care, and mental health support for NICU families.Throughout our heartfelt conversation, I also discuss my work as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Product Specialist at AngelEye Health, as well as how I crea...2024-10-2349 min
NICU Alumni PodcastEmpowering NICU Parents with Nicole Nyberg a NICU NP and NICU MomNicole Nyberg is the proud mother of a former 23-weeker and a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner. With her unique perspective as both a clinical expert and a micropreemie mom, she’s dedicated to sharing her knowledge and experience. Nicole is the Founder and CEO of Empowering NICU Parents, providing education, support, and empowerment for parents and clinicians, focusing on how parental involvement in the NICU positively impacts an infant's long-term development. She's also a podcast host and author of Our NICU Roadmap, a daily NICU journal that guides and empowers parents through their NICU journey.2024-09-1742 minEmpowering NICU Parents PodcastCooper's Legacy: Supporting NICU Families Through the Cooper Steinhauser FoundationIn this episode, we sit down with Edward Steinhauser to discuss his son Cooper's 82-day journey in the NICU and how that experience inspired the creation of the Cooper Steinhauser Foundation. Edward shares the emotional challenges of NICU life, the importance of fathers taking an active role, and how he and his wife, Haley, turned their grief into a mission to support other NICU families. Discover how their foundation is making a difference through vital resources, support initiatives, and the upcoming NICU Warrior Walk.Our NICU Roadmap: A Comprehensive NICU Journal: https://empoweringnicuparents.com/nicujournal/ NICU M...2024-09-0448 minEmpowering NICU Parents PodcastCooper's NICU Journey: Honoring a Courageous Life Bolstered by Parental StrengthJoin us for a deeply moving and heartfelt episode as we welcome Edward Steinhauser to share his extraordinary journey of parenthood. Edward and his wife Haley, are the proud parents of their daughter Scotty and their son Cooper. Their path to parenthood has been marked by immense love, resilience, and profound loss.In this episode, Edward opens up about the challenges they faced, from multiple rounds of fertility treatments to the emotional rollercoaster of NICU life. He shares the profound bond they formed with Cooper, the unforgettable moments created with the help of...2024-07-2554 min
Care OutLoudStronger Together: Nicole Nyberg on NICU Challenges and FamilyIn this episode of the Care Out Loud podcast, host Mary welcomes Nicole Nyberg, a passionate neonatal nurse practitioner and mother, who shares her inspiring journey. Nicole discusses her path to becoming a NICU nurse and the life-changing experiences she faced when her son William was born prematurely at 23 weeks. Nicole talks about the trauma of her NICU journey, the critical importance of family-centered care, and advocating for trauma-informed support for NICU parents. She also highlights her work in creating the Empowering NICU Parents Podcast and her role in the NICU to Home project with Angel Eye Health, aiming...2024-07-0942 minEmpowering NICU Parents PodcastNurturing and Supporting Mental Health in NICU ParentsListen to the Empowering NICU Parents' Podcast as we dive into the emotional challenges of having a baby in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). This episode explores the profound feelings of guilt, anxiety, and trauma that NICU parents face, and emphasizes the importance of seeking support.You will learn practical self-care strategies, hear expert insights, and find comfort in knowing you're not alone. Whether you're still in the NICU or have transitioned home, this episode provides valuable resources and encouragement to help you navigate this difficult journey and prioritize your mental health. Subscribe now for support, guidance...2024-05-3127 minEmpowering NICU Parents PodcastMultiple Birth Awareness Month: A Mother’s Journey Through Infertility, Twin Pregnancy, the NICU, and BeyondDive into the inspiring journey of Deidre, a mom of twins, on the latest episode of the Empowering NICU Parents’ Podcast! 🎙️ Join us as we explore her path through infertility, the emotional highs and lows of carrying twins, and the challenges of the NICU journey.As we celebrate National Multiple Birth Awareness Month, Deidre's story shines a light on the resilience and strength of families facing unique challenges. Get ready for an empowering discussion that will uplift and inspire you. Tune in now! 🌟 #NICU #ParentingJourney #Empowerment #mulitplebirthDr. Brown’s Medical: https://www.drbrownsmedical.com Our NICU...2024-04-3046 minEmpowering NICU Parents PodcastMultiple Birth Awareness Month: A Mother’s Journey Through Infertility, Twin Pregnancy, the NICU, and BeyondDive into the inspiring journey of Deidre, a mom of twins, on the latest episode of the Empowering NICU Parents’ Podcast! 🎙️ Join us as we explore her path through infertility, the emotional highs and lows of carrying twins, and the challenges of the NICU journey. As we celebrate National Multiple Birth Awareness Month, Deidre's story shines a light on the resilience and strength of families facing unique challenges. Get ready for an empowering discussion that will uplift and inspire you. Tune in now! 🌟 #NICU #ParentingJourney #Empowerment #multiplebirthDr. Brown’s Medical: https://www.drbrownsmedical.com Our NICU Roadmap...2024-04-3046 minEmpowering NICU Parents PodcastDaily Essentials for Your NICU BagOn the Empowering NICU Parents' Podcast, we are dedicated to supporting you through every step of your NICU journey. Hosted by NICU parent Nicole Nyberg, this episode is packed with essential tips and insights to ensure you're prepared each time you head into the NICU to spend time with your baby! Drawing from her own experience of spending three months in the NICU, Nicole shares a comprehensive guide on what to pack in your daily NICU bag. From self-care items like toothbrushes and lip balm to practical essentials like chargers and NICU journals, Nicole covers everything you need t...2024-04-1521 minEmpowering NICU Parents PodcastSupporting NICU Families: Gift Ideas and Acts of KindnessIn this insightful podcast episode, we explore the challenges faced by families with infants in the NICU. Your host, Nicole Nyberg is an experienced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner and NICU parent, who shares insights from her personal experience along with anecdotes from other NICU parents. Join us as we explore ways to offer unwavering support through practical gestures of kindness, from meal trains and transportation assistance to thoughtful gifts that cater to the unique needs of NICU parents. We'll also discuss the importance of emotional support, recognizing the profound impact of simply being present and listening without judgment. Furthermore...2024-02-1933 minEmpowering NICU Parents PodcastMarijuana Use During Pregnancy and While Breastfeeding: Is It Really A Big Deal?🌟 Unveiling the Untold Story: Marijuana & Pregnancy Podcast 🌿✨Your host is a Neontal Nurse Practitiction who dives deep into groundbreaking research on marijuana's impact during pregnancy and breastfeeding in this eye-opening podcast, proudly sponsored by Dr. Brown’s Medical. Whether you're an expecting mom, a dedicated healthcare professional, or a caring family member, this episode is your key to unlocking valuable insights. 🔍 What are the short and long-term effects on mothers, growing fetuses, infants, children, and their journey into adulthood after prenatal exposure?🤰 Gain critical knowledge for moms planning pregnancy or currently pregnant.👶 Understand the implications fo...2024-01-1937 minEmpowering NICU Parents PodcastThe BIG and Positive Impacts of Skin-to-skin Care in the NICUNovember is Prematurity Awareness Month! During the month of November, we reflect on all of the the premature infants born each and everyday, the clinicians who care for them, and the parents. Despite all of the latest technology and advances in healthcare, one in ten children are born prematurely in the United States. Additionally, infants born prematurely are more likely to have long-term academic difficulties, cognitive impairments, learning disabilities, and/or emotional and behavioral issues that will not only impact their life, but they also have a significant toll on the entire family. A practice that...2023-11-2439 minEmpowering NICU Parents PodcastFinding the Beauty in Life After the Loss of a ChildTo close out Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, I sat down with Tasha Ruholl. Tasha was kind enough to openly share the losses and subsequent grief that she and her husband have endured. She speaks about how it was her grief that drove her to make a difference and help so many other families. Tasha wanted to give the gift of time to any other parents who have to endure the unimaginable path of losing a child by donating cuddle cots to 10 local hospitals. Additionally, she continues to honor their son, Daniel and their other 2 losses by working on...2023-11-0142 minEmpowering NICU Parents PodcastSupportive Organizations and Resources for Bereaved and NICU FamiliesThere are some amazing organizations that help to support and provide valuable resources for bereaved and NICU families. Many parents who have had a child in the NICU as well as parents who have endured a pregnancy loss or the loss of an infant have felt led to give back to other families enduring the same experience. Using their personal experience, they have created a platform or organization to pay it forward so they can help other families. After our son William was home from the NICU, I felt driven to help other NICU families and I have been blessed...2023-10-2636 minEmpowering NICU Parents PodcastEmbracing Parental Advocacy and Empowerment in the NICUFor our 52nd podcast episode, I was joined by Dr. Jess Daigle. She is a board-certified pediatrician and neonatal/pediatric hospitalist. Additionally, she is the proud mother of two premature infants, Liam and Avery. Her son Liam, was born at 31 weeks’ gestation and spent 5 weeks in the NICU. After her family’s personal experience in the NICU, she founded and is the CEO of Mom & Me, LLC which focuses on helping both mothers and infants thrive during the postpartum journey and beyond. Dr. Jess carries out her mission by offering local, in-home/virtual care services to newborns, with a particular focu...2023-09-2549 minEmpowering NICU Parents PodcastEvidence-Based Recommendations for the Diagnosis, Management, and Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease in NICU InfantsFor our 51st podcast episode, I discussed a contensious topic in the neonatal world, Gastroesophageal Reflux (GER) and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Although it is a common occurrence amongst all infants, the lack of updated, clear, and consistent diagnostic and management recommendations remains, especially for the NICU population. Due to my personal and professional experiences, it is difficult for me to have one solid stance on the topic. As a former NICU nurse, I saw so many infants experience reflux. As a NICU parent, my son William, struggled with reflux once we brought him home and yes, at...2023-09-0837 minEmpowering NICU Parents PodcastNICU Graduate InterviewsTo celebrate our 50th podcast episode, we wanted to honor and hear from our NICU heroes, the NICU graduates. You will hear from several NICU graduates with ages ranging from 5 years old, up to 36 years old. I was honored to be able to sit down with these amazing NICU graduates and learn their perspective, even from my very own NICU graduate as we debut our first official interview together. I spoke with NICU graduates that were born both term and preterm with a variety of diagnoses. It is so interesting to hear what they recall or what they’ve...2023-08-171h 04
ANNTalksEp. 33 - The Implications of Visitation Restrictions Through the Lived Experiences of NICU Parents with Nicole E. Nyberg, MSN, APRN, NNP-BCANN's host Nicole E. Nyberg, MSN, APRN, NNP-BC. She explores how the NICU's visitation restructions impact parrents and how the Covid-19 pandemic brought on many changes for NICU families.2023-08-1108 minEmpowering NICU Parents PodcastNecrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC): What causes it and how is it managed in the NICU?For the 49th episode on the Empowering NICU Parents’ Podcast, we review necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) which is a life-threatening newborn condition that involves ischemia and inflammation of the bowel. Necrotizing Enterocolitis is a complex disease that despite decades of research, is still not well understood. The evidence continues to support the concurrent presence of several factors that when combined with a trigger, may lead to a disruption of the normal intestinal bacterial flora followed by an altered inflammatory host response. On this episode, you will learn what factors place infants, especially premature infants, at an increased risk to de...2023-05-2635 minEmpowering NICU Parents PodcastThe Composition of Human Breast Milk: How Does Preterm, Term, and Donor Milk Vary?Maternal human milk is the absolute best food for newborn nutrition that supports all of their accelerated growth in the first year. And although we have a basic understanding of the composition of human milk, every woman’s breast milk has a different complexity when it comes to the nutritional content. But, you may be wondering, what exactly is breast milk composed of? For our 48th podcast episode, I review the general composition of human breast milk and what the variations are between preterm, term, and donor breast milk. I also discuss some of the anti-infective protective properties in...2023-04-1327 minEmpowering NICU Parents PodcastBreaking Down the Milk Expression and Breastfeeding Barriers Common to NICU MothersFor our 47th podcast episode, I review some of the general benefits of maternal breast milk and why it is so important for all infants, but especially those who are critically ill and in the NICU, to receive maternal milk. Human milk, often referred to as liquid gold, is considered the gold standard feeding plan for all infants. Maternal human milk provides many nutritional advantages for infants, but it is also advantageous in non nutritional aspects as well. Unfortunately, NICU mothers face additional barriers that make it more difficult for them to effectively express their milk and ultimately...2023-03-0324 minEmpowering NICU Parents PodcastA Review of the Infant-Driven Feeding Program in the NICUInfants in the NICU, especially those born prematurely, encounter the challenge of effective bottle feeding and/or nursing due to their maturational development. Recently, to support their development, there has been a shift in the paradigm to move away from volume-driven feedings in the NICU to a cue-based approach. The practice of cue-based feedings, specifically the The Infant-Driven Feeding™ Program (IDF™), begins with a neurodevelopmental foundation and promotes positive feeding experiences from the first day of life. The IDF™ program is a developmentally supportive, individualized, cue-based feeding program offered by Dr. Brown’s Medical. For our most recent podcast, I sat do...2023-02-0641 min
Uncommon Voices, Uncommon VisionsAct II: Moving From Surviving to ThrivingMy gal pal, Dr. Nicole Gainyard, and I team up again to discuss where we are in our personal and professional careers. A decade after completing our PhDs., we are at a point in our lives where we have the privilege to transition from survival mode in order to redefine what we, as individuals, define as success so we can begin to live and thrive in new ways. Both of us are currently engaged in separate, "Second Act" projects. Hers is called Beloved Lotus. It involves creating in-person and virtual spaces for Black women to come together to write, read...2023-02-0144 minEmpowering NICU Parents PodcastA Review of Cue-Based Feeding in the NICUFor infants in the NICU, especially those born prematurely, breast or bottle feeding effectively can oftentimes be a challenge. Maturational and developmental issues impact a premature infant’s ability to adequately coordinate their sucking, swallowing, and breathing. Yet, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), attainment of adequate oral feedings that fully support growth without physiologic instability is a skill that needs to be fully established prior to an infant’s discharge from the NICU. But, what is the best way to achieve full oral feedings in a developmentally supportive manner? For this podcast, we review cue-based feeding prog...2023-01-1225 minEmpowering NICU Parents PodcastA Review of the WHO Recommendations for the Care of Preterm or Low-Birth-weight Infant - Part IIIFor our most recent episode, I continued to summarize the updated recommendations for care of the preterm and low birthweight infant from the World Health Organization (WHO) that were just released on November 15, 2022. The World Health Organization reviews the most up-to-date research findings and they develop global guidelines that are meant to help end-users or clinicians make informed decisions on whether, when, and how to undertake specific actions such as clinical interventions, diagnostic tests, or public health measures with the aim to achieve the best possible individual or collective health outcomes. Their goal is that everyone, everywhere can attain the...2022-12-2732 minEmpowering NICU Parents PodcastA Review of the WHO Recommendations for the Care of Preterm or Low-Birth-weight Infant - Part IIDo you often wonder what helps to guide care and policies in healthcare? Guidelines for medical care are driven by research and what the evidence has shown, otherwise known as evidence-based practice. And there are organizations, like the World Health Organization, who review the most up-to-date research findings and develop global guidelines that are meant to help end-users or clinicians make informed decisions on whether, when, and how to undertake specific actions such as clinical interventions, diagnostic tests, or public health measures with the aim to achieve the best possible individual or collective health outcomes. Their goal is that everyone...2022-12-1225 minEmpowering NICU Parents PodcastA Review of the WHO Recommendations for Care of the Preterm or Low-Birth-Weight InfantOn November 15, 2022, the World Health Organization (WHO) released some updated recommendations for care of the preterm or low birthweight infant. New up-to-date evidence has emerged regarding the most effective clinical interventions in caring for preterm or low birthweight infants so a group of diverse experts and stakeholders from six different regions were selected and began working on these guidelines back in 2020. The guidelines developed by the WHO are meant to help end-users or clinicians make informed decisions on whether, when, and how to undertake specific actions such as clinical interventions, diagnostic tests, or public health measures with the...2022-11-2531 minEmpowering NICU Parents PodcastKeeping an Eye on Your Angel in the NICUAs a NICU parent, one of the most difficult pieces of the journey is the physical separation that parents have to endure initially and each day that follows. Every time parents walk out of those NICU doors to go home without their baby is devastating. Parents are left sitting at home wondering if their baby is awake, or are they restless, did they gain weight, did they take their full bottle, or were they able to keep their ng tube out? The company AngelEye Health has developed state-of-the art technology to not only help ease the physical separation, but to...2022-11-1137 minEmpowering NICU Parents PodcastA Review of Venous and Arterial Lines Commonly Used in the NICUThere are many terms and acronyms commonly used in neonatology that most people are not familiar with. Even medical clinicians who are not familiar with the NICU, are unlikely to know about UACs or UVCs. And most NICU parents probably did not know that you can access a newborn’s venous and/or arterial system through their umbilicus until the providers explained the procedure to them. For our 40th podcast episode, we reviewed some of those common NICU acronyms, but specifically the different venous and arterial line options commonly used in the NICU. These terms may be casually dis...2022-10-3129 minEmpowering NICU Parents PodcastRSV in Infants and Children: Symptoms, Prevention, and Synagis CriteriaIt is likely that you’ve heard about a child who has had RSV, or Respiratory Syncytial Virus from a friend, a family member, or perhaps you’ve even had your own personal experience with it. But, you may not realize how common it actually is! Did you know that almost all children get RSV at least once before they are two years old. For healthy children, it is likely to present just like a typical cold or virus, but for some children, they become very ill with RSV. Due to certain infants being more at risk of devel...2022-10-1428 minEmpowering NICU Parents PodcastThe Wolff Family’s Post NICU Journey Through Home Trach Care, Decannulation, and Unexpected Surprises TooFor this podcast, I continued my conversation with Jessica Wolff. We discussed what their life was like once they brought Lily home. She explains how they adjusted to caring for Lily with her tracheostomy along with the necessary life-saving equipment and how all of that completely changed once COVID hit. We discussed how the plan for Lily’s decannulation went completely sideways, how they coped with it, and how they learned that Lily actually needed a full laryngotracheal reconstructive surgery. Jessica proudly shares how Lily is doing today, medically, developmentally and emotionally and how they are navigating everything as...2022-09-3036 minEmpowering NICU Parents PodcastThe Wolff Family’s Journey Through Loss, A Prolonged NICU Stay and What They Have Learned Along the WayFor our most recent podcast episode, I sat down with Jessica Wolff, a mother who has endured loss and 2 very different NICU journeys. For part one of this podcast, she shares personal details on her very complicated twin pregnancy and the difficult choices they had to make along the way. She reflects back on regrets both she and her husband, Pat have experienced as well as what helped them cope through their daughter, Lily’s 256-day NICU stay. Jessica explains what helped them make the decision whether or not Lily should have a tracheostomy placed and she speaks ca...2022-09-1536 minEmpowering NICU Parents PodcastBronchopulmonary Dysplasia in Infants: A Review of Predisposing Factors, Preventative Measures, and TreatmentsInfants in the NICU are patients that require specialized care with unique clinical considerations. Specific recommendations must be considered for all systems of NICU patients and the skin is not any different. Infants who are being cared for in the NICU, especially those that were born premature have an increased risk for skin trauma. On this episode, we review some of the skin care guidelines and recommendations available for clinical practice of NICU patients. As NICU clinicians, is is important to not only be aware of the anatomical variations of a term and preterm infant’s skin, but to...2022-09-0129 minEmpowering NICU Parents PodcastSkin Care: Clinical Guidelines for the NICUInfants in the NICU are patients that require specialized care with unique clinical considerations. Specific recommendations must be considered for all systems of NICU patients and the skin is not any different. Infants who are being cared for in the NICU, especially those that were born premature have an increased risk for skin trauma. On this episode, we review some of the skin care guidelines and recommendations available for clinical practice of NICU patients. As NICU clinicians, is is important to not only be aware of the anatomical variations of a term and preterm infant’s skin, but to...2022-08-1837 minEmpowering NICU Parents PodcastWhy are Term and Preterm Infants at an Increased Risk for Skin Injury?Our skin is an incredibly important, multifunctional organ. It has many different functions including helping us maintain our body temperature, it assists with the excretion of water and toxins, and most importantly, protective mechanism of acting as a barrier. But in newborns, especially preterm infants, there are developmental differences in the anatomy and physiology of their skin that place them at an increased risk for skin injury. Not only is the immaturity of an infant’s skin problematic, but infants in the NICU are predisposed to skin trauma due to the life-saving monitors and equipment necessary for their care. Furthermore, in...2022-08-0434 minEmpowering NICU Parents PodcastElevated Bilirubin Levels in Infants: Screening and ManagementFor our 33rd podcast episode, I review the recommendations for screening and managing hyperbilirubinemia. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends universal screening of bilirubin levels in newborns, so I review how that can be done, when it should occur, and when it should be repeated. We discuss which infants are more at risk for elevated bilirubin levels and how those risk factors contribute to guidelines for the treatment plan. I discuss the nomograms commonly used and recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics that guide the care of identifying infants at risk as well as when they should...2022-07-2138 minEmpowering NICU Parents PodcastElevated Bilirubin Levels in Infants: Why Does it Occur?It is likely that you have heard the terms jaundiced and/or bilirubin. And although it is very common for infants to develop elevated bilirubin levels otherwise known as hyperbilirubinemia, do you actually know or understand why? As a NICU provider, I think it is essential that parents know the condition their infant is facing, but it is also important to understand the why behind its occurrence. If you do not understand the why, the treatment plan will also not make very much sense to you. I believe parents should be actively involved and partners in their baby’s c...2022-07-0727 minEmpowering NICU Parents PodcastTrauma-Informed Care in the NICU with Mary CoughlinFor this podcast episode, I was very honored to be joined by Ms. Mary Coughlin. Mary is a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, but also a published author of several pieces of work. She is well-known in the neonatal world for her development of the core measures for developmentally supportive care, but most recently with her published work and creation of the trauma-informed professional certification program as well as additional programs, workshops and masterclasses through Caring Essentials Collaborative. I was so honored to be able to sit down and discuss Mary’s work experience that led her to the transformational work...2022-07-0542 minEmpowering NICU Parents PodcastThe Positive Effects of Kangaroo Care: A Literature ReviewFor this podcast episode, we review some recent research studies that not only show the importance of frequent skin-to-skin care, but how it correlates with a more synchronous relationship between the infant and parents, promotes parental attachment, involvement, and breast milk production! You will hear many of the ways skin-to-skin care positively affects the infant and the parents. The practice of kangaroo care between an infant and their parent results in this beautiful, virtuous, positive cycle of unending benefits for everyone involved! With both the physical, mental, and neurobiological benefits, kangaroo care is one of the most effective...2022-05-2333 minEmpowering NICU Parents PodcastLife Beyond HIE: A Mother’s Journey of Growth and Giving BackFor our 29th Podcast episode and to close out HIE Awareness month, I sat down with Brigid Janousek. She bravely shares the story of her son William's traumatic delivery and his subsequent treatment with therapeutic hypothermia due to his diagnosis of Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy or HIE. Infants with HIE have experienced a lack of oxygen to the brain either prior to birth, during the birth process, after birth, or during childhood. Infants with suspected HIE are treated in the NICU with therapeutic hypothermia or cooling that needs to be initiated within the first 6 hours of life. The cooling t...2022-04-3042 min
NANNcastEmpowering NICU ParentsResearch shows that parents whose babies are hospitalized in the NICU experience trauma, stress, and the loss of their role as primary caregiver due to their time in the NICU. NICU nurses play a crucial role in providing family-centered care to support and empower NICU parents.
Nicole Nyberg is a neonatal nurse practitioner and the founder of Empowering NICU Parents, an organization that provides educational resources for parents with babies in the NICU. With her unique perspective as an NNP who also had a child in the NICU, she shares simple, yet impactful ways to engage and...2022-04-2735 minEmpowering NICU Parents PodcastParental Stress and Trauma in the NICUIf you are a NICU Parent who either currently has a baby in the NICU, or a NICU graduate, this episode is for you! I recently presented at a NICU Leadership conference and spoke on the parental stressors common to NICU Parents and the trauma and PTSD often associated with it. I decided to share some portions of my speech with you due to its’ relevance to all NICU families. I want all NICU Parents to know that you are not alone and your feelings are common. By minimizing your experience or underplaying the trauma associated with it, it will pr...2022-04-2024 min
Uncommon Voices, Uncommon VisionsEpisode 6: Pathfinding–A Frank Conversation About Attending Graduate School as a Black Female, Single MotherFor the last ten years, my friend Dr. Nicole Gainyard and I have talked about collaborating together to share our experiences as single mothers and doctoral students. Though our paths were somewhat different, we have many parallels in our motivations for seeking a terminal degree as well as common experiences in Iowa City as we both separately and together, strove to make a path where there really wasn’t one. Join us as we discuss our experiences and provide advice for those who wish to pursue a similar path.2022-04-051h 02Empowering NICU Parents PodcastThe Positive Effects of Parental Engagement in the NICUIf your baby is currently in the NICU, and you are doubting the importance of your role as a parent, this podcast episode is for you! I hope as NICU parents you have been educated on the importance of your involvement with your baby - even while they are in the NICU! Parental engagement in the NICU has a plethora of benefits and not just for your baby, but for you as parents as well! Although as a NICU parent, you may feel completely powerless, you need to remember that you play a major role in the success o...2022-03-2936 minANNTalksEp. 17 - Family-Centered Approach to Support, Engage, and Empower NICU Parents, Part 3, Nicole Nyberg2022-03-1710 minEmpowering NICU Parents PodcastSupporting Infant Mental Health in the NICUHave you ever heard the term infant mental health? On this podcast episode, we discuss how you, as a parent or caregiver of an infant, can positively shape and support a baby’s early social and emotional skills so they are able to build long-lasting connections in the future! You will not want to miss this episode if you are a NICU parent or member of the NICU care team - it is one of my favorite episodes we’ve done so far!On today’s podcast, I am joined by Katie Ross, a Certified Neonatal Occupational Therapist. She is...2022-03-1032 minANNTalksEp. 16 - Family-Centered Approach to Support, Engage, and Empower NICU Parents, Part 2, Nicole Nyberg2022-02-1708 minEmpowering NICU Parents PodcastThe Benefits of Reading to Your Baby in the NICUDid you know that not only is it okay to read to your NICU baby, but that it is strongly recommended? In our 25th Podcast episode, I review all of the benefits of reading to your baby while they are in the NICU as well as tips for success! In the first few months of an infant’s life, their language and speech areas grow exponentially in their brain. But, for our babies in the NICU, many of them not only miss out on months of intrauterine language exposure that promotes normal development, but they also spend those formative months am...2022-01-2921 minEmpowering NICU Parents PodcastThe Benefits of Reading to Your Baby in the NICUDid you know that not only is it okay to read to your NICU baby, but that it is strongly recommended? In our 25th Podcast episode, I review all of the benefits of reading to your baby while they are in the NICU as well as tips for success! In the first few months of an infant’s life, their language and speech areas grow exponentially in their brain. But, for our babies in the NICU, many of them not only miss out on months of intrauterine language exposure that promotes normal development, but they also spend those formative months am...2022-01-2921 minANNTalksEp. 15 - Family-Centered Approach to Support, Engage, and Empower NICU Parents, Part 1, Nicole Nyberg2022-01-2008 minEmpowering NICU Parents PodcastLife After NICU With a Medically Complex Child: What is the Reality? Part IIIf you are getting ready to bring your baby home from the NICU or you have a child who has complex medical needs, this episode is for you! Being a parent is difficult, but when you have a sick child or one that requires extensive medical care, therapies, and appointments, it can dramatically change your life and that of your family. Today we continue to spotlight some of the difficulties, stresses, and struggles of parents who have children with complex medical needs. We discuss the importance of parents working with a professional therapist to work through their grief...2022-01-0241 minEmpowering NICU Parents PodcastLife After NICU With a Medically Complex Child: What is the Reality?For NICU Parents, the day they are able to bring their baby home is unforgettable. Many parents have spent weeks and months traveling to the NICU to see their baby and have endured a large amount of stress, worry, and concern each day as they watched their baby fight against so many obstacles. So when parents hear that they are able to take their baby home, they are so thrilled that many underestimate the challenges they will face at home. For many NICU babies, their complex medical journey does not end once they exit the NICU doors. Sadly, not only...2021-12-1837 minEmpowering NICU Parents PodcastQuestions Parents Should Ask Their Baby’s NICU Care Team Each DayOur NICU Journal called Our NICU Roadmap has officially been published! My vision for this journal stemmed from the lack of a comprehensive NICU journal available when our son was in the NICU. I wanted to develop a journal that not only was a great resource for parents, but also served as a place for you as parents to document your baby’s progress each day while in the NICU. As a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, I had the medical knowledge and experience on my side during our son’s NICU journey, so I knew the questions to ask our son’s...2021-11-2632 minEmpowering NICU Parents PodcastNICU Trauma - How Well Are You Coping?Are you suffering from trauma after your baby or babies spent time in the NICU? Have you brushed off symptoms of trauma or PTSD? How could you suffer from PTSD when your baby only spent a few days in the NICU? Trauma is the result from an upsetting experience. That is it. It results from any experience that is disturbing and overwhelms your ability to cope. There is not a definitive scope that defines trauma. I used to minimize my trauma after my stressful pregnancy, our son’s emergent delivery, and his time in the NICU bec...2021-10-0149 minEmpowering NICU Parents PodcastAdvice for Current NICU Parents From Mothers of MultiplesIf you are a NICU parent and in the midst of your baby’s NICU journey, you must listen to this episode. This episode features great advice, tips, suggestions, and encouragement from former NICU Moms that you must hear! Although the tips are mostly from mothers of multiples, any NICU parent will benefit from what they have to share! Whether you are a seasoned NICU parent or brand new in your journey, you will want to listen to what those that have gone before you have to share! I believe we can all learn a great deal from tho...2021-09-1134 minEmpowering NICU Parents PodcastInfant of Diabetic Mother: What are the potential complications and typical treatment plan?What does IDM stand for? In the medical world, IDM is an acronym for Infant of Diabetic Mother. In this episode, we review the common complications associated with Infants of Diabetic Mothers. You may be surprised to hear that there are several complications beyond hypoglycemia or low blood sugars including but not limited to macrosomia, asphyxia, small for gestational age, respiratory distress, cardiac anomalies, neurological impairments, polycythemia, hyperbilirubinemia, hypocalcemia, and hypomagnesemia. Plus IDM infants are also at an increased risk for a preterm delivery and/or a cesarean section delivery due to their risk of complications later during the pregnancy...2021-08-2132 minEmpowering NICU Parents PodcastGestational Diabetes: From diagnosis in pregnancy to blood sugar management and its effect on the health of the mother and infantWho is at risk for gestational diabetes? How is it diagnosed? If I have gestational diabetes, how will it affect my pregnancy and my baby? What is the best way to manage my blood sugars? Will my baby be more likely to have diabetes in the future? How will it affect future pregnancies moving forward? We answer these questions plus so much more in this podcast! We start by discussing diabetes mellitus and compare the different types. We review the pathophysiology of diabetes in a way that will make sense to everyone. We then breakdown more a...2021-08-0625 minEmpowering NICU Parents PodcastOptimizing Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in NICU Patients with Occupational Therapy - Part IIIf you are a current or former NICU parent, you will want to listen to this episode. There are so many pieces of information you receive as a NICU parent while your baby is in the NICU and it continues once you bring your baby home. Tune in to hear great recommendations on how to best advocate and help your child while they are in the NICU and especially once they are home to optimize their neurodevelopmental outcomes! For our 17th podcast episode, I continued my discussion with Tracey Kondrasuk-Branker a certified Neonatal Occupational Therapist who has over 22 y...2021-07-2331 minEmpowering NICU Parents PodcastOptimizing Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in NICU Patients with Occupational TherapyOur 16th podcast episode focuses on the positive neonatal neurodevelopment outcomes that occur when there is close collaboration and team work with the NICU care team and therapy services. The podcast features, Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander, a certified neonatal and early intervention occupational therapist. She explains the all-important role of the occupational therapist in the NICU and why it is so crucial for premature and critically ill infants to receive therapy while they are in the NICU as well as once they are discharged home. Tracey and I discuss the importance of developmentally appropriate care for infants including p...2021-07-0931 minEmpowering NICU Parents PodcastKangaroo Care in the NICU: How to address the barriers, assess for readiness, and transfer the infant safelyIn our episode, we continue our discussion on kangaroo care by addressing some of the common barriers to kangaroo care and why it may not always be encouraged sooner. We review ways to minimize some of the common obstacles NICUs encounter that may prevent daily kangaroo care for parents. We discuss the assessment for readiness of the infant, parents, and unit for daily skin-to-skin care followed by a review of common limiting factors that may prevent an infant from being able to do kangaroo care due their clinical condition and/or lines and equipment. Finally, I review step-by-step g...2021-06-2834 minEmpowering NICU Parents PodcastKangaroo Care in the NICU: How Does it Benefit the Infant and Parents?Kangaroo care has numerous benefits for the baby and parents! Skin-to-skin care is now a modern day practice in the obstetrics and NICU world. Learn how it was first put into place out of pure necessity and why the practice is so strongly encouraged today. If you are either a NICU parent or a member of the NICU care team, you will hear the many benefits kangaroo care provides babies, especially the preterm population as well as its ability to promote engagement and attachment with parents. Kangaroo care is an integral component of family-centered care in...2021-06-1129 minEmpowering NICU Parents PodcastSupporting Maternal Mental Health in the NICU - Are We Doing Enough? Part IITune in to hear a continuation of my conversation with Anese Barnett, a perinatal mental health therapist. You will benefit from listening if you are a NICU mother who has experienced or is currently experiencing the stress and associated trauma of having a baby in the NICU. Or if you are a NICU dad, grandparent, or friend to a NICU Mom and need some tangible advice to help her pause and address her own self care. Members of the NICU care team specifically nurses, NNPs, Neonatologists, and social workers will also hear concrete suggestions on how to support your NICU...2021-05-2841 minEmpowering NICU Parents PodcastSupporting Maternal Mental Health in the NICU - Are We Doing Enough?In this podcast, we focus on identifying ways to support maternal mental health for NICU Mamas. As May is Maternal Mental Health Month, I sat down with Anese Barnett, a perinatal mental health therapist and clinical psychology doctoral student who is passionate about improving the mental health of all mothers during a high risk pregnancy and/or for those who have a baby in the NICU. We discuss NICU trauma with the unnatural maternal-child separation and many of the common feelings of shame and guilt correlated with it. The repetitive rituals many NICU mothers obsessively focus on as...2021-05-1437 minEmpowering NICU Parents PodcastNon-Invasive Ventilation in the NICU - A Review of NIPPV, CPAP, HFNC, and LFNC tooIn this episode, we review non-invasive ventilation in the NICU, respiratory support without an endotracheal tube, but rather with a nasal cannula or face mask. If your baby currently has or had Respiratory Distress Syndrome, the chances are quite high that they are currently or were previously on at least one of the different modes of non-invasive ventilation, either nIMV or NIPPV, CPAP, HFNC, LFNC. This is a topic, I know so many of you will benefit from hearing. After listening, you will walk away with a much better understanding of the different options of non-invasive...2021-04-2930 minEmpowering NICU Parents PodcastVentilator Review in the NICU - What Does Positive Pressure, Volume-Targeted, and High Frequency Do?Do you have a baby in the NICU who is intubated and on a ventilator? Are you desperately trying to understand what the care team is talking about when they mention positive pressure with SIMV, PIP, and PEEP, or volume-targeted with tidal volume, or high frequency ventilation? In this podcast episode, we break down the different modes of invasive ventilation commonly used in the NICU. First, we review respiratory distress syndrome in newborns as well as some key concepts including surfactant deficiency, atelectasis, lung compliance, and functional residual capacity to help you understand why a particular mode of r...2021-04-1528 minEmpowering NICU Parents PodcastLiving Your Best Life with HIETo honor HIE Awareness Month this April, I sat down with the Executive Director for Hope for HIE, Betsy Pilon. Betsy shares her personal experience after her son, Max was diagnosed with HIE or Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy, a type of neonatal brain injury. Listen to hear how repetitive gaps in resources and lack of support for HIE families drove her to make a change. She now spearheads the non-profit organization to help other HIE families navigate their journey. By promoting awareness, education, and support, she ensures that no one feels alone after a diagnosis of HIE. D...2021-04-0147 minEmpowering NICU Parents PodcastTake a Deep Breath - Diving Into Respiratory Distress Syndrome in NewbornsIn this episode, we take a deep dive into Respiratory Distress Syndrome or RDS in newborns. RDS is the dominant clinical problem preterm infants face. But, RDS it is not exclusive to just premature infants. Tune in to learn more about RDS, what causes it, what infants can be affected by it, the common symptoms infants present with, how it is diagnosed, as well as the common methods of prevention and treatment including antenatal steroids, respiratory support, specifically CPAP, and artificial surfactant administration. You will gain a better understanding of how a deficiency of surfactant affects a...2021-03-1828 minEmpowering NICU Parents PodcastHealing From a Broken Heart - Part IIIn our continued discussion, Heidi House and I discuss her amazing work with Save the Mommies. As the Illinois Representative, she brings awareness and educates women on the common symptoms of Peripartum Cardiomyopathy and also speaks at national meetings and conferences to promote change and save lives. Heidi shares how they honor Emery each year on the twins birthday and take comfort in the little signs knowing that she is with them everyday as they continue to work through their grief. You will be in awe of the strength and resiliency that Heidi leads her life with after...2021-03-0427 minEmpowering NICU Parents PodcastHealing From a Broken HeartTo honor Heart Disease month, I sat down with my dear friend, Heidi House for an interview. She speaks openly and candidly about an experience that should have been full of joy, but rather left her physically and emotionally with a broken heart. With preeclampsia followed by a diagnosis of Peripartum Cardiomyopathy, in a matter of hours, her whole world changed. Listen to hear her devastating story unfold as she describes their infertility struggles, the blessing of a twin pregnancy, then her need for a stat cesarean section after a full cardiac arrest followed by the unexpected, sudden...2021-02-2534 minEmpowering NICU Parents PodcastNICU Equipment from Head to Toe - What You Need to KnowIf you are a NICU parent and feel completely overwhelmed and scared by all of the wires, tubes, and equipment around them, this episode is for you! There really is no preparation for parents - especially when it comes to YOUR child - But after this episode, you will have a better understanding of all of the many different wires and tubes that are on your baby, what their purpose is, what pieces of equipment they are hooked up to, and how it relates to your baby’s plan of care. After listening, you will have a much be...2021-02-1926 minEmpowering NICU Parents PodcastAgainst All Odds: How Advocacy, Hope, and a Positive Mindset Saved Mikaela's LifeMeet, Yesenia Wittman, a new mother, who with her strong advocacy, hope, faith, and positivity, ultimately saved her daughter’s life! You will not help to be enlightened and filled with hope as you hear their story. Amidst the COVID pandemic, she had severe Preterm Premature rupture of membranes at just 13 weeks. Her medical team advised her to terminate the pregnancy and left her with no hope. Instead, she fought for her daughter and after research, with advice from support groups, determination, faith, and self-care, she was able to carry her daughter beyond viability and give he...2021-02-1138 min
Empowering NICU Parents PodcastBreaking Down the #1 Question of Every NICU ParentsThere are so many questions and concerns that come up for NICU parents, but in my experience, once your infant is stabilized, THE most common question on a parent's mind is, when will my baby be able to come home?In this episode, we break it down and answer that question with some common diagnoses of infants in the NICU including extremely preterm infants, very preterm infants, moderately preterm infants, late preterm infants, as well as common conditions for term infants admitted to the NICU including hypoglycemia, respiratory distress, hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), and post-surgical cases. We are...2021-02-0624 minEmpowering NICU Parents PodcastNICU Cast Members: Leading and Supporting RolesIf you’ve suddenly found yourself in the NICU after your baby was born, multiple staff members have probably introduced themselves to you - but who are they? More importantly, what is their role and how will they help my baby or our family? In this episode, we will break down many of the NICU cast members that are on your baby’s care team including the Neonatologist, Neonatal Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Dietician, Respiratory Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Social Worker, Chaplain, Lactation Specialist, Palliative Care Team, and the Discharge Planner. After listening, you will have a better unde...2021-02-0228 minEmpowering NICU Parents PodcastGet to Know Your HostYou've discovered a new podcast for NICU parents that you think may be exactly what you've been searching for, but who is this host? How does she know what I'm going through? What are her credentials?In this episode, Nicole quickly addresses the elephant in the room, who is she? She explains why she became a nurse, her perseverance to work in the NICU, and why she ultimately went onto graduate school to become an NNP. But most importantly, she describes what lead her to start the podcast. She had a complicated pregnancy, followed by an emergent delivery...2021-02-0114 min
I Need My SpaceI Grew an Inch in SpaceRetired NASA astronaut, former NFL wide receiver, and avid dog lover, Leland Melvin joins Rae to talk about food, fitness, and fetch in space.Questions include: What would it be like to play with your dog in space? Can you play sports in microgravity? How does the body physically change in the absence of gravity? Why do people grow in space? What mental changes occur in space? What is the best space food? What kind of physical exercises do astronauts do? Who ran a marathon in space? What is it like to spend a...2018-04-1700 min
Yle VästnylandRadio Vega VästnylandDe gamlas dans ordnas i gymnasier i Västnyland på fredag (16.2). På frisörsalongen vid yrkesutbildaren Axxell i Karis är det två tjejer som ska få håret fixat. Det är Wilma Westerlund från Karis-Billnäs gymnasium och Nicole Nyberg från Ekenäs gymnasium. Deras uppsättningar görs av Elin Sigfridsson som studerar andra året på frisörlinjen. Malin Valtonen intervjuar.2018-02-1610 min
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