Ask a NICU Mama Podcast

Welcome to the 16th episode of the Ask a NICU Mama Podcast where we will be discussing all things NICU Related. In today’s episode titled “Finding Joy Through the Journey,” I am joined by Naomi. Naomi openly shares her journey of giving birth to her son at 26 weeks gestation, who spent 153 days in the NICU. She talks about how her doctors failed to listen to her concerns while she was pregnant. Sh...

Welcome to the 15th episode of the Ask a NICU Mama Podcast where we will be discussing all things NICU related. Today, in honor of International Bereaved Mother’s Day, I have a special episode for you. In this special episode titled “A Dash of Spice: Remembering Catherine,” I am joined by Amber.  Amber very bravely shares her story of struggling through years of IVF, learning that her daughter wou...

Welcome to the 14th episode of the Ask a NICU Mama Podcast where we will be discussing all things NICU related.  In this episode titled, “Enjoy the Little Wins,” I am joined by Rose.  She openly shares her journey of giving birth to her daughter at 27 weeks gestation, who spent 124 days in the NICU. She talks about her daughter developing bilateral brain bleeds, hydrocephalus and the emotional cha...

Welcome to the 13th episode of the Ask a NICU Mama Podcast where we will be discussing all things NICU related. In this episode titled “A Beautiful Journey that I Would Not Wish on Anyone,” Collette joins me.  She candidly shares her experience of giving birth to her daughter at 30 weeks gestation. Her daughter was diagnosed with Type C Tracheoesophageal Fistula and Tetralogy of Fallot, and underw...

Welcome to the 12th episode of the Ask a NICU Mama podcast where we will be discussing all things NICU related. In this episode titled "Endurance," I am accompanied by Onesa, who openly shares her journey as a NICU mother to twins born at 31 weeks due to Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome (TTTS). She discusses the difficulties of managing NICU care for her boys, tending to her older daugh...

Welcome to the 11th episode of the Ask a NICU Mama podcast where we will be discussing all things NICU related.  In this episode titled, “Moment to Moment,” I have Jes joining me. She openly shares her story of delivering her sons at 28 and 30 weeks due to cervical incompetence, both requiring NICU care. Jes talks about the emotions and challenges she faced during and after her NICU stays.  Lastly...

Welcome to the 10th episode of the Ask a NICU Mama Podcast where we discuss all things NICU related.  In this episode titled, “I’m a Fighter, I have Andrea joining me.  She so openly shares her journey of giving birth to her daughter at 29 weeks, enduring a 76 days NICU stay and life afterwards.  She shares the love that she has for her daughter and how this journey birthed a fighter in her.  Afte...

Welcome to the 9th episode of the Ask a NICU Mama Podcast where we discuss all things NICU related.  In this episode titled "Unstoppable," Christina shares her journey as a former micropreemie.  She uses her words to allow medical parents to see the world through our “children’s eyes.” As a mother to a micropreemie, this episode was healing for me, and I pray it will be for you as well. ...

In this episode titled "Third Time's a Charm," my first podcast guest, Patra Rhodes-Wilson, joins me. We delve into the experiences of being a NICU mother to multiple children, the importance of mental health care, prioritizing self-care, and many other topics. Patra shares words of encouragement for both current and past NICU mothers. If you can't listen to it all at once, bookm...

Welcome to the seventh episode of the Ask a NICU Mama Podcast where we will be discussing all things NICU related.  During this episode, “My Hopes and Dreams and How They Have Changed,” I discuss how my perspective on my son's life changed following his premature birth. If you would like to share your story with me or have any additional tips, please feel free to email me at itsanicuworld@gmai...

Welcome to the sixth episode of the Ask a NICU Mama Podcast where we will be discussing all things NICU related.  During this episode, “Navigating Post-NICU Life as a Single Parent,” I talk about my journey as a single parent to a child who has complex medical needs.  I know firsthand how difficult this journey can be, so I just wanted to share a few tips that has made life a little bit easier for...

Welcome to the fifth episode of the Ask a NICU Mama Podcast where we will be discussing all things NICU related.  During this episode, “Preparing for the Unexpected,” I discussed how unpredictable this medical life truly can be.  You can be having a great day one day and the next, your child could have a medical emergency. I share 3 tips to help you get through “these moments.”  If you would like...

Welcome to the fourth episode of the Ask a NICU Mama Podcast where we will be discussing all things NICU related.  During this episode, “Advocating, Advocating, & More Advocating,” I will be sharing 7 tips to teach you how to advocate for your child.  If you would like to share any additional tips, please feel free to send me a message on IG to either @itsanicuworld or @askanicumamapodcast2024...

Welcome to the third episode of the Ask a NICU Mama Podcast where we will be discussing all things NICU related.  During this episode, “Your Baby is Ready for Discharge, Now What?” I will be sharing tips on how to prepare for your baby to come home.  If you would like to share any other tips, please feel free to send me a message on IG to either @itsanicuworld or @askanicumamapodcast2024.  Thank y...

Welcome to the second episode of the Ask a NICU Mama Podcast where we will be discussing all things NICU related.  During this episode, “Getting Through Your NICU Stay,” I will be sharing several tips that made my NICU stay easier.  I will also share one tip I wish I would have implemented while my son was in the NICU. I hope that these tips make your NICU stay a little be easier to manage.  Also,...

Welcome to the very first episode of the Ask a NICU Mama Podcast where we will be discussing all things NICU related! During this first episode, I will be sharing my story and my purpose for this podcast. It's important for you all to know my story, so that you can understand why I have such a strong desire to share my journey with the world. I'll be honest..... this is an emotionally heav...

Welcome to the Ask a NICU Mama Podcast where your host, Ashley O'Neil, will discuss all things NICU related. I guarantee you, we will laugh, and we will cry. And I hope to leave you with a little more hope, knowledge and insight to use on your own journey.  Stay tune! First episode will air on 1/30/2024!