NICU and Beyond with Tracey and Stacey

This podcast discusses how to buy the appropriate car seat for your premature infant. It goes into detail how to safely buckle in your baby, what things you should avoid to keep your baby safe in their car seat. www.parentNICUconnection.com or https://PEDS.Thinkific.com

This podcast discusses how a newborn infant (full-term vs. premature) is assessed once born. The assessment is fairly comprehensive and informs parents about the body systems being assessed.

This podcast is about adjusted age with premature infants. Its defines what adjusted and chronological age and why adjusted age is important to a baby's development.

This podcast discusses the top five questions to ask pediatricians in choosing the right pediatrician for your NICU graduate. What should a pediatrician's expertise be when dealing with a premature infant? Listen to this short, but informative podcast to ease your anxiety when choosing a pediatrician. www.parentNICUconnection.com https://PEDS.Thinkific.com

This podcast identifies and defines what is a lip or tongue tie.. It describes each and how it can affect feeding and speech. There are a few treatment options for parents if they decide that their baby needs intervention. Tracey has two websites: www.parentNICUconnection.com or https://PEDS.Thinkific.com

This podcast discusses what Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome is and the signs and symptoms infants will go through. The podcast will tell about ways to help calm/console babies and the medicines used to help babies through drug withdrawal. For more information, go to: www.parentNICUconnection.com or https://PEDS.Thinkific.com

This podcast discusses what periventricular leukomalacia (PVL) is and how it relates to prematurity. It defines what PVL is and what to look for and when you should have your baby seen if showing signs for this condition

The podcast defines Retinopathy of Prematurity or ROP, the cause of ROP. It also discusses the different stages of ROP, as well as, the treatments available to help babies who have ROP.

This episode is about World Prematurity Awareness month and National Prematurity Day which is 11/17/2023. It discusses the importance of technology and treatment to try to decrease the incidence of premature birth. Some interesting facts about prematurity are discussed and where you can find more information/assistance about prematurity.

The episode talks about RSV and how it can cause severe respiratory issues in all small babies/children, especially premature infants. There is a new vaccine out to help not only infants/small children but also for adults over the age of 60

This podcast talks about the different types of NICU evacuation plans that may be used in case of a disaster or emergency. Parents can feel confident that their baby is going to be evacuated safely

This episode discusses the attributes of motherhood and is dedicated to Tracey and Stacey's moms, who passed away in May and April. They share the practical attributes that influenced them throughout their lives and will cherish forever.

This podcast discusses the major red flags parents should look for if their baby isn't meeting developmental milestones for the first year of life.

This episode discusses mom guilt as it applies to NICU moms and dads. It provides effective ways to get rid of the guilt that parents may feeling-finding support, journaling, taking care of yourself.

This episode discusses when a baby does die in the NICU and how stuff can help during this process. Podcast is about different resources to help grieving families and how taking photos, giving last bath, and having support is crucial while you are in the grieving process

This episode talks about grief..grief that comes with the loss of control over many aspects when a baby is in the NICU. Gives a few ways to deal with this kind of grief.

This podcast discusses what EI therapists need to know when receiving a former NICU baby in EI

This episode discusses on anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder in many NICU parents. It also has many support groups and resources available when needing emotional/mental health as a NICU parent

This episode discusses Baby Blues and Postpartum Depression in NICU parents. It provides signs and symptoms of each and when to get help

This podcast discusses topics that are necessary to know when bringing your baby home from the NICU-safe sleep, Early Intervention, Tummy Time to name a few

This episode explains what apnea and bradycardia mean in simple terms and why does it happen in premature infants. This also discusses the use of apnea monitors, as well as, how to keep these episodes from happening

This podcast celebrates the 30th episode of us launching the podcast 1 year ago! Stacey and Tracey discuss their journey into the NICU and how it has blessed them

This brief episode is describing signs and symptoms of acute illness in premature and small children.

This podcast is about going through the list of items that both the baby and the parents need to complete before bringing their baby home from the NICU

This podcast talks about the responsibilities of being a sleep consultant as well as , the biggest reasons why parents/caregivers seek out a sleep consultant