NICU and Beyond with Tracey and Stacey

This podcast discusses the condition of Osteogenesis Imperfecta, also known as "Brittle Bone Disease". We will define the disease, the signs and symptoms of OI and how babies acquire the disease. OI has multiple types of OIis. which are covered in this podcast and how to help your baby thrive once give the diagnos.

This episode contains statistics on how often a death of a twin while in the NICU occurs. It discusses what happens when a baby twin dies, the services the NICU or outside services can be offered to the parents. This podcast also discusses consistent emotions parents will feel when losing a twin while still in the NICU.

This podcast is a continuation about infant death in the NICU, but it is more focused on maternal factors that may cause an infant to die. There could be factors such as placental and umbilical cord issues, metabolic and chromosomal disorders. This is a great beginning poscast to provide and overview of the above topics.

This short podcast defines what newborn death is, the biggest causes of neonatal death in the NICU. There will be descriptions of each and recommendations for parents.

This podcast is a continuation from Podcast #72 concerning lip and tongue ties. This episode specifically discusses what is lip tie vs tongue tie, the levels of lip tie and strategies to help your baby who has a lip or tongue tie.

This podcast is the first of a two-part podcast series on lip and tongue ties with premature infants. It will discuss the 4 types of tongue ties seen in the NICU, and how tongue and lip ties can prevent positive feeding experiences. What are the signs of lip tie? What can you do for a lip tie?

This episode will discuss several simple stress signals that your premature infant may experience while in the NICU. Using these simple techniques can help your baby to calm, and self-regulate while maturing in the NICU.

In this podcast, multiple NICU terms will be identified, along with their definition. The terms are often heard in the NICU setting, where parents should learn what these terms mean when it comes to their baby.

On this episode, we have a special guest, Dr. Melinda Elliot helps explain what human milk fortifier is. The three main questions answered are: How does a preemie's nutritional needs differ from a full-term baby's? What is a human milk fortifier and why is it needed? And, what are the differences between nutritional fortifiers made from donor breast milk and those made from cow's milk?

When one thinks of the NICU, it is mostly for premature infants. However, there are times when a full-term baby may need to go the NICU. The top 8 reasons are briefly discussed in the podcast and reassure parents that they go to the NICU for more specialized care.

This podcast discusses the different types of grief that are encountered when parents have their baby in the NICU. There are helpful tips on what to do when a parent is showing a certain type of grief and what not to say when a parent is grieving. There may be cultural, spiritual and emotional considerations when dealing with a grieving parent.

This episode talks about burnout among NICU professionals while providing quality care to premature infants and their families. The podcast discusses different ways to eliminate burnout from exercise to behavioral health support. NICU professionals need to find ways to increase self care activities to perform their best in the NICU.

This episode continues the discussion about birth defects in the NICU and newborn infants. We further discuss the risk factors for a baby having congenital heart defects and how crucial screening is in the NICU or at the pediatrician's office.

This podcast provides and discusses the top 10 birth defects seen in NICU babies. It talks about how prevalent these defects occurs and a short description of each.

This podcast discusses what G6PD Deficiency is in infants/newborns, what is the causes and symptoms of this deficiency. The podcast also talks about what babies are at risk, the signs/symptoms and treatment available for this deficiency

This episode describes what a neurodevelopmental clinic is, which premature infants can go to the clinic as well as, other children diagnosis' that qualify for testing and follow-up. www.parentNICUconnection.com https://PEDS.Thinkific.com

This podcast discusses what small things parents can do to find the NICU bearable during the Christmas season.

This episode discusses the advantages of having a baby in the NICU. Believe it, there are some positive aspects of the NICU the parents don't usually think of when their baby is staying there. A great podcast to bring hope to those parents who feel hopeless and stressed by the NICU experience. www.parentNICUconnection.com https://PEDS.thinkific.com

This podcast talks about Prader Willi Syndrome. Prader Willi will be defined, characteristics and causes of this chromosomal disorder and how to help these babies and children. www.parentNICUconnection.com https://PEDS.Thinkific.com

This episode briefly discusses simple gifts to give for NICU babies. Some moms don't get to have their baby showers due to the premature birth of their baby. These are simple, yet personable gifts that will be well utilized. www.parentNICUconnection.com https://PEDS.thinkific.com

This podcast discusses the issue of noise in the NICU and how it can negatively affect the premature infant. The podcast does talk about acceptable noise levels, how to decrease noise at the bedside. AAP recommendations when it comes to noise levels are also discussed.

This podcast defines Spina Bifida and the 3 main types seen in newborns. It provides symptoms of each and how this condition can present and complications that can occur www.parentNICUconnection.acom https://PEDS.Thinkific.com

This podcast discusses what hydrocephalus is in newborns, the signs of hydrocephalus. Additionally, the podcast discusses the procedures to help hydrocephalus including cerebral tapping and shunts. It also provides helpful websites for further information on hydrocephalus

This episode defines what HIE is, the incidence of HIE and the possible signs. The podcast also discusses treatment protocols to decrease the long-term effects of HIE in newborns www.parentNICUconnection.com, https://PEDS.Thinkific.com

This episode discusses what a brachial plexus is, how it is injured during a baby's birth. It simply discusses the different types of brachial plexus injuries that can occur. There are ways to protect a baby's brachial plexus injuries and how therapy can help a baby recover from this type of birth injury.