NICU Today: A podcast by Today is a Good Day

On this episode, we discuss why our family founded TODAY is a Good Day and the life-long friendship that sparked a fire to help others during their NICU Experience. In 2010, Rachel Marzario and Martha Sharkey (Co-founder of TODAY is a Good Day and host of the podcast) were on bedrest at the same time. They did not know each other, but they were both pregnant with twin girls. Their daughters were b...

One of the most important aspects of a parent’s role in the NICU is to be an advocate for their baby. This advocacy starts with the NICU Nurse caring for your child. Building a good relationship will help you during the NICU journey. Most importantly, establishing open communication with your nurses helps your baby’s overall care. Learn ways to open up about what you need from your baby’s nurse as...

During the NICU journey, it is difficult to see past the moment right in front of you - the next call from the doctor, your baby’s next heel prick, head ultrasound, or car seat test. The NICU experience can feel never-ending. The days seem to run into each other until the big day arrives when they finally say ‘your baby is going home.’ However, as you will hear on this episode, going home brings o...