The Premie Pod

How has it been 6 months already?! We have done so much in such a small amount of time! We have had incredible guests, ranging from mums to dads to healthcare professionals! We have coordinated a massive fundraiser where we raised $18,500 in 3 weeks for Red Nose Australia!! We have so much more to come, stay tuned.... Love,Kirsty, Dimitty & Meg @thepremiepod on all platforms www.thepremiepod.c...

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses infant loss and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), which may be distressing to some listeners. Please prioritise your wellbeing and take a break if needed. If you or someone you know is impacted by the loss of a baby or child, please know you are not alone. Support is available. 📞 Red Nose Grief & Loss Support Line: 1300 308 307 (24/7) In this heartfe...

This is part two of last week's episode "IUGR, Ductus Arteriosus, Pericardial Effusion; Micah's Story" Mic, Micah's dad, plays a major role in financial, emotional and physical support for both Casey and Micah. Sometimes dads can get a little forgotten in NICU, so we're pleased to place a spotlight on a pretty incredible dad this week.

Their journey was filled with many challenges from Casey suffering pre-eclampsia to Micah suffering IUGR, having a large PDA, pericardial effusion, retinopathy of prematurity, an extubation, sepsis, ventilator-induced pneumonia, and a surgery for bilateral hernias. But this story isn't just about the medical hurdles they faced, it's about the emotional toll of the journey too. Casey and Mi...

This week, Katlyn shares her and her son, Cooper's, story! Cooper was diagnosed with congenital heart disease comprising of: - Double inlet left ventricle - Hypoplastic right ventricle - Transposition of the greater arteries - Atrial septal defect (ASD) - Ventricular septal defect (VSD) - Pulmonary Stenosis With such quite a significant diagnosis, the prognosis was not favourable. Even with so man...

From Infertility to the NICU: Fiona’s Raw & Powerful Story This episode is an emotional rollercoaster you won’t want to miss. Fiona opens up about her journey through infertility, being diagnosed with Asherman’s syndrome, the premature birth of her son Harry at 24 weeks, and later, Charlie at 31 weeks. She also bravely shares her experience with postpartum anxiety and depression. Fiona’s story...

This week, we sit down with the Rikki Leigh Johnstone as she openly shares her journey through IVF, infertility, and the premature birth of their son, Tatum, born at just 24 weeks and 1 day. After enduring the emotional toll of infertility and the physical and mental challenges of IVF, the Johnstones finally became pregnant but their path to parenthood was far from over. Tatum’s early arrival mark...

She may be small, but she’s mighty! Born at just 23 weeks, baby Amiya defied the odds. Her NICU journey was filled with challenges and scary moments, but her parents never gave up hope — and that hope helped carry her through. Today, Amiya is 2 years old and thriving. Tune in to hear Jasmine share her powerful perspective on navigating those early days and finding strength through it all. DISCLAIM...

Our Journey with Hydrops Fetalis | Jordana & Amalee's Story In this emotional video, Jordana shares the powerful and deeply personal story of her daughter Amalee, who was diagnosed antenatally with hydrops fetalis—a rare and life-threatening condition. From the moment of diagnosis, Jordana and her medical team faced many challenges. Amalee required multiple in-utero procedures, including the p...

Meg Murphy is a neonatal nurse practitioner in NICU and aeromedical retrievals! She has a keen interest in providing care for extreme premature infants, delivering best evidence care and retrieving unwell babies from regional hospitals! Disclaimer: The views and experiences in this episode are personal, and not intended as medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare professionals for guida...

Carrying Pain and Creating Purpose: The Story of how Miracle Babies, a life changing organisation, was born. In this week’s episode, we share the deeply personal story of Kylie Pussell. Kylie’s story is one of unimaginable highs and lows. A journey that deeply shaped her and ultimately inspired change. From her grief and resilience she joined a group of extraordinary mothers. Together, they founde...

In this episode, Damien shares what his experience was like as a NICU dad, going back and forth from work to the challenges of the NICU, including the heartbreaking loss of their beautiful boy, Jude. He shares how he and Maddison navigated grief and found strength for their son, George. Today, we celebrate that George is absolutely thriving and praise Maddison & Damien’s incredible strength th...

In our second episode, Maddison shares her emotional journey, from antenatal complications, to the challenges of the NICU, including the heartbreaking loss of their beautiful boy, Jude. She shares how she and Damien navigated grief and found strength for their son, George. She reflects on the unforgettable moment of bringing George home and the realities of navigating life after discharge. Today,...

Listen along to Kirsty, Meg and Dimitty’s stories about how they ended up where they belong, the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit; the birth of our NICU nursing careers