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A podcast produced exclusively for NICU Dads. Premature birth and the NICU stay that usually follows affects all those involved, both moms and dads. On this podcast, dads share their stories and hopefully let other NICU dads out there know that they’re not alone.

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    • Jun 17, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 46m AVG DURATION
    • 15 EPISODES


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    Episode 14: Parental Mental Health - Factoring Fathers in the NICU

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2022 58:38


    This podcast was recorded live at Hand to Hold's 2021 NICU Community Conference. To learn more or register for Hand to Hold's 2022 NICU Community conference, visit handtohold.org/conference.  Panel presenter Dr. Singley is a San Diego-based board-certified psychologist and Director of The Center for Men's Excellence. His research and practice focus on men's mental health with a particular emphasis on reproductive psychology and the transition to fatherhood.   This panel discussion will begin with a brief overview of key research on factors that impact the mental health of fathers of babies in the NICU. The presenter will facilitate a panel of fathers who have experienced being parents in the NICU so as to hear their stories about support and barriers. Guests include Andrew Shaw, creator of Instafather and author, and Alex Zavala, founder of http://thenicudad.com/

    Episode 13: Liam's Story: A Bereaved Father's NICU Journey

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2022 43:31


    In this episode, Steve shares his son, Liam's, NICU journey with host David Winsman. Prioritizing self-care helped both Steve and his wife grieve and honor their son in heaven. Steve shares how he has changed since Liam's NICU journey and gives advice to other NICU parents.  In this episode, Steve mentions his wife, Kelly's business. Shop Kelly's business here. 

    Episode 12: Adam Wood of My Preemie Adventures

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 60:45


    NICU dad and author Adam Wood shares his NICU story of his son's delivery at just 25 weeks, the feelings of guilt and failure he felt in not being able to protect his wife and child, and how he's bringing NICU parents together with his book, My Preemie Adventures.

    Episode 11: From Tiny to Teen: Adjusting Expectations with a Micro Preemie as They Grow

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 55:52


    NICU dad Fabian Tejedor shares his story of having a micro preemie daughter in 2002, the anxiety of his wife's high-risk pregnancy after loss, and how he and his wife have learned to adjust their expectations at each stage of their daughter's life, from birth to the teen years. 

    NICU Dad Discussion Episode 10: Troy Bayse

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2021 50:29


    Troy tells the story of wife, Rebecca, going into pre-term labor during the pandemic, as well as being in the NICU with COVID precautions in place. He describes the emotional toll of not being able to see his daughter in the NICU for three weeks. 

    NICU Dads Discussions Episode 9: Henry Medrano

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2021 51:46


    Henry and Alex discuss his experience of his wife being on bedrest then giving birth to their twins in the NICU. They also speak about how having a micropreemie changed Henry's outlook of being in the NICU. Henry describes how he navigated his NICU experience and the challenges facing his sons during the NICU stay and after.

    NICU Dad Discussions Episode 8: Jeff Bradbury

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2020 44:37


    Jeff discusses the sudden birth of his triplets and the journey that followed, with one of his babies having to be in another NICU. He also gives advice to other NICU dads out there on how to cope with the pressure and stress of a long NICU stay.

    NICU Dad Discussions Episode 7: Chris Cox

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2020 53:31


    Chris discusses the early birth of his son, Beckett, and the seven-month NICU stay that followed. He also talks about enduring the ups and downs of that NICU stay that ultimately ended with the death of his son and the intense grief that followed. He discusses how blogging about his experience and eventually writing a book helped him cope with the situation.

    NICU Dad Discussions Episode 6: Mike Kelley

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2020 48:19


    Mike speaks about the unexpected early birth of his son Jackson at 24 weeks. He also discusses his journey of becoming familiar with the NICU and bonding with his son, as well as the lasting effects of a NICU stay, including anxiety and PTSD, and the continued therapies families usually face after going home from the NICU.

    NICU Dad Discussions Episode 5: Erik Velez

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2019 49:06


    Erik shares his story of he and his wife, Monica, getting pregnant with twins. He discusses the emotion surrounding Monica going into premature labor and losing one of their twins during labor. He talks about the surviving twin’s NICU journey and how he and his wife dealt with their loss and NICU journey

    NICU Dad Discussions Episode 4: Jonathan Hayhurst

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2019 58:33


    Jonathan talks about the experience of having his daughter, Evie, at 25 weeks. He discusses his daughter’s NICU stay and how he and his wife, Jen, handled it. He talks about post-NICU therapies and diagnoses for Evie and how having a NICU experience affected his marriage.

    NICU Dad Discussions Episode 3: Rad White

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2019 63:35


    Rad discusses his experience when his twins were born preterm. He talks about juggling two babies in the NICU at the same time. He discusses starting The NICU Beard Club and writing his book, Enter the NICU.

    NICU Dad Discussions Episode 2: Alex Zavala, Part II

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2019 24:42


    Alex discusses managing a NICU stay while having his older daughter at home and working. He gives advice for other dads experiencing a NICU stay. He talks about starting his blog TheNICUDad.com and what his hopes are for it.

    NICU Dad Discussions Episode 1: Alex Zavala, Part I

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2019 34:53


    Alex tells his story of his wife, Danielle, going into preterm labor with their daughter, Emerson. He describes the emotion behind having a baby in the NICU and eventually bringing her home.

    NICU Dad Discussions Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2019 1:29


    A podcast produced exclusively for NICU Dads. Premature birth and the NICU stay that usually follows affects all those involved, both moms and dads. On this podcast, dads share their stories and hopefully let other NICU dads out there know that they’re not alone.

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