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Having a baby in the NICU is something no parent plans for. Whether your child is born premature, needs extra support after delivery, or faces unexpected medical challenges, the NICU experience can feel overwhelming and full of unknowns. You'll learn: Why babies are admitted to the NICU (and what that first moment feels like for parents) What doctors, nurses, and staff monitor day-to-day to support growth and healing How NICU rounds work and the key questions parents can ask Why every care plan is individualized—and how parents are essential members of the team The emotional side of being a NICU parent, from guilt to uncertainty, and how staff help families feel supported Our podcasts are also now on YouTube. If you prefer a video podcast with closed captioning, check us out there and ⁠subscribe to PedsDocTalk⁠. Get trusted pediatric advice, relatable parenting insights, and evidence-based tips delivered straight to your inbox—join thousands of parents who rely on the PDT newsletter to stay informed, supported, and confident. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠! And don't forget to follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠@pedsdoctalkpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram—our new space just for parents looking for real talk and real support. We love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on the ⁠PedsDocTalk Podcast Sponsorships⁠ page of the website.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send us a textIn this week's Journal Club, Ben and Daphna review several recent neonatal studies with direct implications for practice.They begin with the BORN trial from Italy, which investigated whether transfusing preterm infants with cord blood–derived red blood cells, rather than adult donor blood, could reduce severe retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). While the intention-to-treat analysis showed no difference, per-protocol findings suggest potential benefits that warrant larger trials.Next, they review a large international cohort study of outcomes in infants born at 22–23 weeks, highlighting striking variability in survival and morbidity across networks, with Japan showing the highest survival rates.The EBNeo segment features Dr. Gabriel Altit discussing an Indian randomized trial comparing norepinephrine vs. dopamine as first-line therapy for neonatal septic shock. Although primary outcomes were similar, norepinephrine showed some favorable metabolic and perfusion markers.The hosts then cover a delivery room resuscitation study identifying expiratory tidal volumes of 4–5 ml/kg as key for successful lung aeration, a Canadian trial of atropine for neonatal intubation, and a retrospective study from Alabama on optimal timing and frequency of pulmonary hypertension screening in BPD.The episode concludes with a case report on the use of continuous glucose monitoring in a neonate with congenital hyperinsulinism.Support the showAs always, feel free to send us questions, comments, or suggestions to our email: nicupodcast@gmail.com. You can also contact the show through Instagram or Twitter, @nicupodcast. Or contact Ben and Daphna directly via their Twitter profiles: @drnicu and @doctordaphnamd. The papers discussed in today's episode are listed and timestamped on the webpage linked below. Enjoy!

This week, Ali sits down with Savannah Bisby, who shares her infertility story on IG @infertilityfriends, to talk about Savannah's journey so far. She's still in the thick of it, battling endometriosis, doing five IUIs (including double inseminations), a laparoscopy, and taking a deep dive into reproductive immunology. Savannah talks about the emotional whiplash of infertility, including embryo transfer decisions and finding herself on a bachelorette party while waiting for beta results, suspended between hope and dread. Savannah also talks about how Inito, an at-home fertility monitor that tracks your hormones, has helped on her journey, how she finally became pregnant and navigated a devastating loss, and why the summer of 2025 became a heartbreak she and her husband will never forget. Her story is still unfolding, and we are rooting so hard for our sweet friend. Follow Savannah on IG: @infertilityfriendsEPISODE SPONSORS: BEAUTIFUL BIRD AND WORK OF ARTAli's Children's Book Series about IVF, IUI and Family Building Through Assisted Reproductive Technology https://www.infertileafgroup.com/booksThe latest book in the Work of ART series, “Beautiful Bird” tells the story of three parents, one incredible boy and a family built with love—and a little bit of science.Pre-orders are available now! The first 150 copies will be Personalized, Signed and Numbered! Don't miss out on this limited edition! Tap the link in bio and stories to order your copy today.When Helen decides to have a baby on her own, she welcomes Jack Bird into the world through IUI with the help of her friend, Aaron. But when Jack is born and needs extra care in the NICU, Aaron and his partner, Blake, fall in love with Jack, too. Together, the three join forces to raise Jack, proving that family isn't about how you start—it's about how you grow.Order yours now at https://www.infertileafgroup.com/booksFor bulk orders of 10 or more books at 20% off, go to https://www.infertileafgroup.com/bulk-order-requestFERTILITY RALLYIG: @fertilityrallywww.fertilityrally.comNo one should go through infertility alone. Join the Worst Club with the Best Members at fertilityrally.com. We offer 5 to 6 support groups per week, three private Facebook groups, tons of curated IRL and virtual events, and an entire community of more than 500 women available to support you, no matter where you are in your journey.Join today at link in bio on IG @fertilityrally or at www.fertilityrally.com/membershipINITOhttps://try.inito.com/hormone-tracking/inf/?discount=INFERTILEAF&utm_source=social_media&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=INFERTILEAFIG: @initofertiilityFor years, clinical labs were the only way to get a clear view of your hormone levels and ovulation patterns. But for many people in the trying to conceive community—especially those with hormone imbalances or conditions like PCOS—frequent lab visits can be costly, inconvenient, and take up a ton of time. This is why I'm excited to tell you about Inito, which is unlike anything else out there. Inito is an at-home fertility monitor that tracks all four key hormones—Estrogen, LH, FSH, and PdG—on a single test strip. Instead of piecing together fragments of info, Inito offers a full, clear picture of your hormone health through a data chart and clear insights that are unique to your body and your cycle.The Inito Starter Pack is available for just $89 with the code INFERTILEAF at ihttps://try.inito.com/hormone-tracking/inf/?discount=INFERTILEAF&utm_source=social_media&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=INFERTILEAFEXTEND FERTILITY IG: @extendfertilitywww.extendfertility.comFertility shouldn't be dictated by a timeline. Extend Fertility offers cutting-edge egg and embryo freezing, infertility care, and IVF—all designed to put you in control. Their approach? Research driven, transparent, and personalized. With a world-class lab, exceptional verified success rates backed by nearly a decade of egg freezing results, and pricing lower than the national average, Extend Fertility is making reproductive care more accessible and effective than ever. Whether you're preserving fertility for the future or actively trying to conceive, they're here with expert support every step of the way. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/infertile-af-infertility-and-modern-family-building-through-art/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/infertile-af-infertility-and-modern-family-building-through-art/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week we're sharing life since baby Dawson was born! We recap a little more of the day Blaire went into labor, Blaire talks about postpartum life, and we share how the past 3 weeks have been emotionally & physically. Tune in to Ketchup With The Freys!

Florin Negruțiu, jurnalist Digi 24 și Republica. Discutăm principalele subiecte politice și sociale. Ce înseamnă atacul din America pentru democrațiile noastre? Este timpul extremelor în politică? Cum ne vor modela viețile? Poate Bolojan reuși în austeritate? Cât sprijin are de la PNL și PSD? Care este relația dintre Nicușor Dan și Ilie Bolojan?

In this episode, Dr. Allison Mell—pediatric PT and founder of Tots on Target—breaks down how therapy for kids doesn't have to feel overwhelming. She shares real talk about what progress actually looks like, why play is so powerful, and how parents can weave therapy into everyday life without adding stress. From NICU graduates to toddlers finding their stride, Allison reminds us that tiny wins build up to big milestones. Her approachable, down-to-earth advice helps parents feel supported, capable, and ready to advocate for their child's needs. Resources mentioned: Tots on Target Website Tots on Target Instagram Page

What does it really take to have a good birth in a hospital?In this episode, I'm joined by Care Messer, Founder of the Birth Education Center in San Diego. She's a certified hypnobirthing instructor, a DONA-certified doula, and a childbirth educator who also trains doulas. Care teaches engaging, partner-friendly online classes that have helped many families prepare for birth with more clarity and confidence.We get into what it means to prepare early, why most women don't realize how much choice they actually have, and what it looks like to create a safe, grounded birth experience inside a hospital system. From power dynamics with providers to the small, practical things that shift your sense of safety, this conversation breaks down what women and their partners need to know before walking through those hospital doors.You'll Learn:Why choosing the right hospital and provider early changes everythingWhat it feels like to enter a system where you're treated as room number instead of a person giving birthWhy staying home longer in early labor can dramatically shift your hospital experienceThe surprising link between hospital C-section rates and NICU levelsHow eye masks, dim lights, and warm blankets keep your body in labor modeWhen partners step into the role of protector and advocate in the birth roomThe quiet damage of being a passive participant versus owning your birth decisionsWhy hospital classes often train you to be a “good patient” instead of giving you real optionsHow listening to birth stories helps you recognize and avoid common intervention cascadesTimestamps:[00:00] Introduction[03:00] How preparation and safety shape the hospital birth experience[09:22] Rethinking what safety really means in birth[13:01] Choosing the right hospital, provider, and birth team[20:20] The partner's role in protecting space and shifting power dynamics[36:37] Practical ways to protect labor hormones in a hospital birth[50:15] Arming with education and optimizing the hospital environment for laborResources Mentioned:Episode 65: All About VBAC pt.1: Perspectives from an OB, Midwife, and Doula with Care Messer | Spotify or AppleBirth Education Center | WebsiteBucky Eye Mask | AmazonThe Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk M.D. | Book or AudiobookMen, Love & Birth by Mark Harris | Book or AudiobookLabor Like A Goddess by Alexandria Moran and Lauren Mahana | BookBirth Psychology | WebsiteMorgan's First Birth | VideoLearn more about the Birth Education Care by visiting their website, YouTube channel, and Facebook page.Follow Care on Instagram, LinkedIn and listen to her Podcast on Apple or Spotify.Find more from Leah:Leah Gordon | InstagramLeah Gordon | WebsiteLeah Gordon | WebsiteFind more from Morgan:Morgan MacDermott | InstagramMorgan MacDermott | WebsiteUse code HEALTHYMOTHER and save 15% at RedmondFor 20% off your first order at Needed, use code HEALTHYMOTHERSave $260 at Lumebox, use code HEALTHYASAMOTHER

In this week's episode, Ashley and Aisha are joined by their dear friend and DNM team member, Kamille, for a heartfelt conversation about kindergarten milestones and what it means to parent COVID NICU babies now entering school.Kamille and Aisha vulnerably share their journeys of navigating the NICU during the earliest days of the pandemic, balancing therapies and virtual care, and the emotions of sending their miracles off to kindergarten. Together, they reflect on the unique challenges of isolation, advocacy, and lingering NICU emotions that resurface during this milestone season.This episode is a tender reminder that whether your child's milestones look different, delayed, or unexpected, they are always right on time.Pre-order Right On Time, our very first children's board book, here!To get connected with DNM:Website | Private Facebook Group | InstagramSupport the show

Linda O’Kelley Dr. Linda O’Kelley holds a PhD in Nursing Science from Rush University. Her research focuses on the health impacts of toxic environmental exposures, utilizing large datasets to link […]

Interview with Jason Jessup, CEO, Magna MiningOur previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/magna-mining-tsxvnicu-delivers-strong-first-month-operation-with-790000-lbs-cueq-production-7237Recording date: 8th September 2025Magna Mining has positioned itself as a standout opportunity in the junior mining sector following a successful $45 million financing and exceptional drilling results at its Levack mine in Ontario's Sudbury district. The company's recent exploration success has uncovered grades of 29% copper and 53 grams per tonne of precious metals, mirroring characteristics of the historic Morrison deposit that previously drove FNX Mining's share price from $3.50 to $39 per share.CEO Jason Jessup brings unique credibility to the opportunity, having previously operated these exact assets at FNX Mining where he managed successful development of the Morrison deposit. His intimate knowledge of the geology and proven operational track record provides investors with management expertise rarely found in junior mining companies.The company's competitive advantage lies in existing infrastructure that dramatically compresses typical development timelines. Unlike grassroots discoveries requiring years of permitting and infrastructure development, Magna inherited fully operational underground access extending to 5,000 feet depth, active permits, and established processing agreements with Vale. This infrastructure eliminates the need for feasibility studies and major capital loans while enabling potential production within 12-24 months of resource definition.The polymetallic nature of the deposits provides diversified commodity exposure across copper, gold, platinum, palladium, nickel, cobalt, and silver. Historical operations at Morrison demonstrated exceptional economics, with mining costs of approximately $140 per tonne generating net smelter returns of $1,200 per tonne.Current drilling programs utilize three simultaneous rigs targeting "trunk veins" that historically provided the most economic mineralization. Management expects continuous news flow through 2025-26, with resource estimates anticipated by next year-end. The combination of proven management, exceptional grades, existing infrastructure, and strong financing positions Magna for significant value creation in the current favorable commodity environment.Learn more: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/magna-miningSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

In this episode, I talk with Paige—a proud member of the Twiniversity mom squad—about her journey through twin parenthood and the unexpected challenges that reshaped her family's first year. What started as a smooth pregnancy shifted dramatically at the 20-week scan, when Paige's daughter was diagnosed with a congenital lung defect requiring surgery right after birth.Paige shares what it was like to navigate the NICU with both twins, including the emotional ups and downs, the critical role of hospital social workers, and the resources that made all the difference—from Medicaid to home nursing care. She opens up about the relief that came with finding financial and emotional support systems, and why advocating for your family's needs is so essential when medical complexities enter the picture.We also dive into the realities of transitioning home from the NICU, balancing medical care with everyday parenting, and the challenges of finding the right support team. Paige's story is not only about resilience but also about the importance of knowing where to turn for help.Whether you're a parent preparing for the NICU, navigating a complicated pregnancy, or simply curious about the resources available to families with unique medical needs, this conversation is full of honesty, encouragement, and practical guidance.EPISODE THEMES

Planning for birth often centers around the joyful, expected moments, skin-to-skin, golden hour, and bringing your baby home. But what about the unexpected? What happens if birth takes a catastrophic turn?In this joint episode with The BirthLounge Podcast, HeHe Stewart and I are collaborating again. Together, we unpack what it means to create a catastrophic birth plan, a tool to help families feel informed and empowered even in rare, life-threatening situations.I share my personal experience of surviving an AFE and what I wish had been in place for myself, my baby, and my partner. This episode explores:

Admirabilul PSD. Din nou (SpotMedia) - Dacă România putea să funcţioneze cu 1,1 milioane de bugetari în 2015, azi de ce are nevoie de 1,3 milioane când avem o populaţie mai mică? Numărul românilor scade, numărul bugetarilor creşte. Vedeţi aici câţi bugetari, pe categorii de personal, erau în 2015 şi câţi sunt acum. De aici ar trebui să înceapă restructurarea (Ziarul Financiar)   Premierul Ilie Bolojan: Nivelul de salarizare din educație nu este cel pe care mi-l doresc. Dar asta poate România acum / De la finalul lui 2026, putem analiza serios nivelul de majorare a acestor salarii (Edupedu) Prim-ministrul Ilie Bolojan a recunoscut că salariile profesorilor nu pot fi considerate „rezonabile” și a afirmat că nici el personal nu este mulțumit de nivelul lor actual, dar susține că România nu își permite mai mult în prezent. Oficialul a promis într-un interviu acordat TVR Info și difuzat luni seară, 8 septembrie, în prima zi de școală, că de la finalul anului 2026, când expiră plafonarea veniturilor în sectorul public, Guvernul va putea analiza „serios” o creștere a salariilor din educație. Edupedu.ro rezumă declarațiile premierului. Opinie: Marii absenți de la deschiderea anului școlar (DW) Jurnalistul DW George Arun îi numește pe președintele Dan, prim-ministrul Bolojan și ministrul Educației Daniel David. Ei au fost marii absenți de la deschiderea anului școlar și explicații lor sunt ridicole. Legea 141, „legea Bolojan“, care conține și măsurile de austeritate din sistemul de învățământ preuniversitar, e criticabilă, dar nu în totalitate.  Măsurile bugetar-fiscale aplicate sistemului de învățământ au fost concepute contabilicește într-un domeniu atât de complex și văduvit de reforme reale trei decenii și jumătate. Pe de altă parte însă, mărirea cu două ore pe săptămână a normei didactice nu e o gaură-n cer. Nu e de neglijat nici faptul că în afara concediului de odihnă cadrele didactice de la toate ciclurile de învățământ au peste două luni în care se află în activitate. Adică ar trebui să meargă la școală și să facă ceva, măcar patru ore pe zi. Există măsurători ale orelor de activitate? Se duc zilnic profesorii și învățătorii la școală? Întrebări retorice, mai ales în ceea ce privește școlile din mediul rural. Și mai e ceva care nu justifică protestele de amploare ale cadrelor didactice, oricum, nu în totalitate. Din cei peste 40.000 de candidați din învățământul preuniversitar înscriși inițial la examenul de titularizare din iulie pentru un post de educator, învățător sau profesor, doar 34.000 s-au prezentat la proba scrisă pentru a ocupa un loc de muncă în sistem pe perioadă nedeterminată. Restul candidaților pentru o carieră didactică asigurată de un contract de muncă până la pensie au preferat să rămână suplinitori sau au părăsit meseria de dascăl după votarea Legii 141/2025 privind măsurile fiscale de reducere a deficitului bugetar. REPORTAJ Cazul de succes al școlii dintr-un județ sărac, unde profesorii au atras fonduri europene ca să-i motiveze pe copii să termine cel puțin opt clase. „Să vadă că lumea poate fi și altfel decât cea a părinților lor” (HotNews) În comuna Curcani, Călărași, localitate cu 5.300 de locuitori, din care 462 de oameni își caută de muncă, de regulă pe salariul minim, profesorii sărbătoresc la începutul școlii efectul muncii lor: au atras singuri fonduri europene de 250.000 de euro pentru elevi, pentru ca aceștia să aibă o șansă în plus față de părinții lor. Asta, în timp ce educația din România a pierdut deja 718 milioane de euro din PNRR, pentru că nu și-a implementat proiectele asumate inițial, după cum a anunțat Ministerul Educației, în august. Citiți reportajul pe Snoop.ro și pe Hotnews. Cristian Grosu / Maurul care nu poate să moară (CursDeGuvernare) Ceea ce șochează în acest foarte amplu proces de redresare financiară a țării e singurătatea în care se află premierul Ilie Bolojan, într-o întreprindere în care toți reprezentanți partidelor care susțin guvernul ar fi trebuit să-și bage capul în poză. În poza reformei. Dar, cu excepția unor miniștri de la USR, toată lumea, de la Nicușor Dan la minoritățile din Parlament, fuge de asocierea cu măsurile pe care premierul se încăpățânează să le ia, sub uriașa presiune a timpului pe care-l are la dispoziție pentru a evita nervozitatea agențiilor de rating și usturimea dobânzilor la care ne împrumutăm. Da, era de așteptat o tensiune și o revoltă generală: asta pentru că nimeni nu scapă neatins de măsurile nepopulare pe care le presupune orice schimbare. Dar nu asta e neapărat problema – că lumea politică pro-guvernamentală fuge de asocierea cu Bolojan: ci faptul că premierul nici măcar nu e lăsat să ia măsurile nepopulare pe care le presupune o reformă. O REFORMĂ, adică. Iar asta va avea consecințe. Prima consecință e că Reforma s-ar putea rezuma – ca efecte – doar la creșterea fiscalității și micile gesturi de politețe față de echitatea socială. Articolul de opinie al jurnalistului Cristian Grosu, integral, pe pagina CursDeGuvernare. Admirabilul PSD. Din nou (SpotMedia) Duminică, ziua celor patru moțiuni contra guvernului Bolojan, tonul critic nu a fost dat de opoziția AUR, în pofida vociferărilor lui George Simion și compania, ci de unul dintre partenerii de guvernare, PSD, al cărui președinte interimar i-a transmis șefului său de guvern că țara nu se conduce cu toporul. Trei sunt însă mizele mari pentru Sorin Grindeanu, iar ierarhizarea este strictă: Confirmarea la șefia PSD, la Congresul anunțat, dar neprogramat încă, lucru care nu e lipsit de importanță; Menținerea la putere și preluarea frâielor guvernării după ce țara va avea un buget și austeritatea nepopulară va fi abandonată în narațiunea grelei moșteniri post-Bolojan; Împingerea cât mai mult spre primăvară a alegerilor pentru Primăria București. Oficial și la vedere, România e într-un proces de reformare și tentativă de desprindere de modul de organizare fesenistă a puterii și resurselor administrative; neoficial însă, România politică e într-un proces de restaurație pentru care sunt puse la bătaie grupuri și grupulețe - politice, sindicale, instituționale, facțiuni din serviciile de informații, scrie jurnalista Magda Grădinaru de la SpotMedia. Dacă România putea să funcţioneze cu 1,1 milioane de bugetari în 2015, azi de ce are nevoie de 1,3 milioane când avem o populaţie mai mică? Numărul românilor scade, numărul bugetarilor creşte. Vedeţi aici câţi bugetari, pe categorii de personal, erau în 2015 şi câţi sunt acum. De aici ar trebui să înceapă restructurarea (Ziarul Financiar) România are mai puţini locuitori decât acum zece ani, dar mai mulţi bugetari. În timp ce populaţia României s-a redus cu peste 700.000 de oameni în ultimii zece ani, statul a angajat încă 118.000 de bugetari. În 2015 statul funcţiona cu 1,18 milioane de angajaţi la stat, acum are nevoie de 1,3 milioane. Creşterea numărului de angajaţi bugetari din perioada 2015 -2025 provine în primul rând din numărul mai mare de angajaţi în administraţiile locale. Astfel, pe poziţia „administraţie publică locală, din care autorităţi executive locale”, adică pur şi simplu funcţionarii din primării, prefecturi, consilii judeţene şi locale, nu angajaţi din şcoli sau din  spitale, avem în iunie 2025 un număr de 281.520 angajaţi, în creştere cu aproape 48.000 de persoane faţă de decembrie 2015, arată datele de la Ministerul Finanţelor. Aceasta înseamnă procentual o creştere medie a numărului de angajaţi din primării cu 20% în ultimii 10 ani. Cheltuielile cu salariile bugetarilor au fost de 165 miliarde de lei în 2024, ceea ce la 1,306 milioane de bugetari înseamnă un salariu mediu brut în sistemul bugetar de 10.500 de lei, adică un salariu mediu net de 6.200 de lei (1.200 euro). Numai dacă s-ar reveni la schemele de personal din primării din 2025 s-ar face o economie de 6,2 miliarde de lei, scrie Ziarul Financiar.

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Deeptiman Tiwary about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's likely visit to Manipur, over two years after the state faced ethnic conflict. He shares the significance of this visit, the current situation in the state and two key announcements that have been made in the run up to the visit. Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Divya Goyal about the flood situation in Punjab and how human action has compounded the impact of the floods. She shares how this has been a pattern in the state over the years and how floods are not just the result of heavy rain. (18:33)Lastly, we talk about a tragic case where two infants allegedly died due to a rat bite while they were admitted in the NICU of the Maharaja Yeshwantrao Hospital in Indore. (30:26)Hosted by Niharika NandaProduced and written by Niharika Nanda, Ichha Sharma, and Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

Thank you for joining us for our 2nd Cabral HouseCall of the weekend!   I'm looking forward to sharing with you some of our community's questions that have come in over the past few weeks…   Raina: Hi Dr. Cabral! Hope you're feeling groovy and vibrant on this fine day! :) I recently had a baby.. I was planning for a home birth but things didn't go as planned. After 100+ hours of labor I went to the hospital and ended up with an emergency c section. My baby was taken to the NICU because of struggling to breathe - she had swallowed meconium which quickly came out and she was then breathing fine. While I was in recovery from surgery and she was in the NICU the med team gave her a vit K shot, despite the fact that i previously told them no injections. Now I'm trying to right their wrongs. Is there anything I can do to help her body after receiving the vit K shot? Also, how could I best support her body after a c section and not getting the benefits of a natural vaginal birth? Thanks!!!!!                                                                     Jennifer: Hi Dr. Cabral! I would like to get your thoughts on mesenteric panniculitis. I am a healthy 50 year-old female, currently IHP level 1 student. I had a CT abd/pelvis a few months back for a pretty bad GI virus. Scan showed enterocolitis however incidentally noted “mesenteric panniculitis, likely chronic”. I have read this (mesenteric panniculitis) can be autoimmune related and wanted to get your thoughts and any recommendations. By the way, I will be completing my first Dr. Cabral 21 day detox in 2 weeks and already feel great! Thank you so much for all you do!                                                 Jill: Dr. Cabral, I enjoy and learn so much from your podcast and appreciated learning about mammogram alternatives in episode 3049. Similarly, I'd love to find DEXA alternatives with no radiation and wanted to get your feedback on REMS (Radiofrequency Echographic Multi Spectrometry). This technology has no radiation and is made by the Echolight company in Italy. It is currently available through Precision bone imaging in CA and AZ and because the technology is portable was also available to book at my local OsteoStrong location in Las Vegas, NV. Additionally, can you give your feedback on the FDA cleared device called OsteoBoost?                                                                                       John: He doc. Just wondering if you read the book the one minute cure and if you did what did you think about it . Thanks keep up the amazing work                                                                                                                                                                   John: Hey doc . In one of your previous podcast you mention how good the sauna is to do post workout, I'd like to know iif that's only after an anaerobic workout or if it's good after an aerobic workout to . Thanks       Thank you for tuning into this weekend's Cabral HouseCalls and be sure to check back tomorrow for our Mindset & Motivation Monday show to get your week started off right! - - - Show Notes and Resources: StephenCabral.com/3502 - - - Get a FREE Copy of Dr. Cabral's Book: The Rain Barrel Effect - - - Join the Community & Get Your Questions Answered: CabralSupportGroup.com - - - Dr. Cabral's Most Popular At-Home Lab Tests: > Complete Minerals & Metals Test (Test for mineral imbalances & heavy metal toxicity) - - - > Complete Candida, Metabolic & Vitamins Test (Test for 75 biomarkers including yeast & bacterial gut overgrowth, as well as vitamin levels) - - - > Complete Stress, Mood & Metabolism Test (Discover your complete thyroid, adrenal, hormone, vitamin D & insulin levels) - - - > Complete Food Sensitivity Test (Find out your hidden food sensitivities) - - - > Complete Omega-3 & Inflammation Test (Discover your levels of inflammation related to your omega-6 to omega-3 levels) - - - Get Your Question Answered On An Upcoming HouseCall: StephenCabral.com/askcabral - - - Would You Take 30 Seconds To Rate & Review The Cabral Concept? The best way to help me spread our mission of true natural health is to pass on the good word, and I read and appreciate every review!  

Send us a textIn this episode of The Incubator Podcast, Ben and Daphna sit down with Dr. Dena Hubbard, neonatologist and Director of Quality at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital's NICU. Dr. Hubbard is widely recognized for her leadership in trauma-informed care, physician well-being, and advocacy work within the American Academy of Pediatrics.She shares her journey from private practice to becoming a national voice for trauma-informed approaches in neonatal care. Dr. Hubbard explains how an early encounter with a NICU family transformed her understanding of parental stress, judgment, and resilience—and how that moment shaped her mission to change the way care is delivered. She outlines the principles of trauma-informed care and how these practices differ from traditional family-centered models, emphasizing curiosity over judgment and building trust across the care team.The conversation also explores physician wellness. Dr. Hubbard speaks candidly about burnout, the role of coaching and therapy, and how she redefined her professional path after personal challenges, including grief and illness. Her perspective offers both practical insights for the bedside and a message of hope for healthcare providers navigating stress and systemic pressures.This episode highlights the importance of culture change in NICUs and the value of caring for both families and providers.Support the showAs always, feel free to send us questions, comments, or suggestions to our email: nicupodcast@gmail.com. You can also contact the show through Instagram or Twitter, @nicupodcast. Or contact Ben and Daphna directly via their Twitter profiles: @drnicu and @doctordaphnamd. The papers discussed in today's episode are listed and timestamped on the webpage linked below. Enjoy!

Shelby shares a raw, unfiltered recovery story—how workaholism, untreated mental health, and an old pain-pill pathway led to relapse after four clean years, and how community and structure helped her rebuild. She walks us through Daughters House, intense anxiety, and eventually stepping up to help other women as a 3.1 house manager. It's a powerful listen about grief, grace, and the practical tools that keep recovery going one day at a time. Sponsored by Rage Against Addiction Guest Bio:  Shelby is a Maryland native from Rock Hall and a mother of two who's “working on four” years in recovery. After time at Rage Against Addiction's Daughters House, she now manages a women's Level 3.1 recovery residence, guiding residents through structure, accountability, and hope—because she's lived it. Main Topics: ·         Podathon for Recovery: 12 Days of Hope benefiting Rage Against Addiction·         Early addiction path, overprescribing, and how a broken shoulder + pills lit the fuse·         Four years clean—then relapse tied to workaholism and stopping mental-health meds·         Pregnancy, NICU, CPS involvement, and complex family dynamics·         Grief after losing her partner and how that pain nearly consumed her·         Choosing safety and structure at Daughters House; rebuilding trust with family·         Severe anxiety during early recovery and learning new coping skills·         Becoming a house manager in a 3.1 women's program; boundaries, burnout, and leadership·         Why a strong network matters: seven “call-anytime” friends and showing up for each other·         What monthly donors make possible for Rage Against Addiction (practical needs like mattresses, fridges, washers) Resources mentioned: ·         Donate to Rage Against Addiction ·         Summit (women's Level 3.1 program) — clinicians come to the residence; first female house opened; operating details discussed ·         NA/AA meetings & recovery community references (structSend us a textDonate HereRage Against AddictionRage Against Addiction is a non-profit organization dedicated to connecting addicts and their familiDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showRate & Review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast on Social Media:Facebook – Conversations with Rich Bennett Facebook Group (Join the conversation) – Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast group | FacebookTwitter – Conversations with Rich Bennett Instagram – @conversationswithrichbennettTikTok – CWRB (@conversationsrichbennett) | TikTok Sponsors, Affiliates, and ways we pay the bills:Hosted on BuzzsproutSquadCast Subscribe by Email

Postpartum changes everything your body, your mind, your spirit. And when you're also on a healing journey, the weight can feel unbearable. In this episode, I open up about the guilt, loneliness, and identity loss that comes after a traumatic birth, an emergency C-section, and NICU life.This is for the moms who love their children deeply but still feel like they've lost themselves. For the women carrying guilt for not “bouncing back,” who smile on the outside while struggling inside.We'll talk about:✨ Why postpartum makes healing even more complex✨ The silent guilt moms carry and why it's not the truth✨ What it feels like to not recognize yourself after trauma✨ How to begin relearning and embracing the new youYou are not broken. You are becoming. And you don't have to walk through this alone.

Tammy Takaishi is a Board Certified Music Therapist, Podcaster and writer based in New York. We talked about her podcast Creative Peacemeal, her meaningful and multi-faceted career as a Music Therapist, and her full creative life including her writing. If music therapy is a career you're curious about, you'll be inspired by her stories and insights. As a fellow podcasters, we definitely bonded over our enthusiasm for the medium and the wide range of fascinating, creative people we've been able to connect with. I know that fans of Tammy's podcast will be interested to learn more about her path, personal perspectives and great advice including avoiding burnout. You can watch this on my YouTube or listen to the podcast; I've also linked the transcript to my websiteTammy's podcast Creative Peacemeal I wanted to let you know about some other episodes I've linked directly to this one, with Martha Anne Toll Heather Taves Jeeyoon Kim Gertrude “Trudy” Létourneau Philip Griffin Newsletter sign-up! Podcast MerchPodcast Support page(00:00) Intro(01:42) Tammy's musical childhood, juggling creative pursuits(08:15) Creative Peacemeal podcast(14:15) preventing burnout(16:55) Music Therapy with babies NICU(22:54) Music Therapy careers and training(29:53) inspiring stories from life as a Music Therapist(38:30) other linked episodes and ways to support this podcast(39:10) music therapy life(49:52) contrast between Houston

In the forty-third episode of The Motherwhelm, I am joined by Emily, a mother of two, perinatal therapist, and coauthor of the upcoming guided reflective journal 'Your NICU Story.' In this conversation, Emily shares her personal and professional experiences with motherhood, chronic illness, and neurodivergence, offering a deeply honest look at what it means to care for yourself while caring for others. It's a grounding and insightful discussion that I'm sure will resonate with so many listeners.Texts mentioned in this episodePodcasts:Mom and Mind with Dr KatBooks:'Body Full of Stars: Female Rage and My Passage into Motherhood' by Molly Caro May‘Birth Story Brave, Reimagined: An Updated Guide for Reflecting on Your Childbirth Experience' by Emily Souder‘Birth Story Held for Loss: A Guide for Reflecting on Your Fertility Experience, Miscarriage, Abortion, TFMR, Stillbirth, and Infant Loss' by Emily Souder‘Your NICU Story: Reflecting on Your Family's Experience' by Mahaley Patel and Emily Souder - coming out on the 15th September 2025

Today, Ali sits down with Jessica Bell van der Wal, founder of Frame, to talk about her deeply personal fertility journey and what ultimately led her to create a resource to better support others.Jessica talks about learning about her mother's miscarriages, growing up Catholic, and facing her own unexpected challenges when trying to conceive. She opens up about having PCOS, a mild thyroid condition, irregular cycles, and ovarian cysts, and also navigating infertility treatment with no fertility coverage. She also gets real about anxiety and shame, the loneliness of late-night Googling, and going through IUI (which ultimately led to her pregnancy). Follow on IG: @meet_frameFor more, click: www.frameyourfuture.comTOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: TTC; ART; IUI success; PCOS; thyroid condition; ovarian cysts; male factor infertility; anxiety; shameEPISODE SPONSORS: BEAUTIFUL BIRD AND WORK OF ARTAli's Children's Book Series about IVF, IUI and Family Building Through Assisted Reproductive Technology https://www.infertileafgroup.com/booksThe latest book in the Work of ART series, “Beautiful Bird” tells the story of three parents, one incredible boy and a family built with love—and a little bit of science.Order yours now! The first 150 copies will be Personalized, Signed and Numbered! Don't miss out on this limited edition! Tap the link in bio and stories to order your copy today.When Helen decides to have a baby on her own, she welcomes Jack Bird into the world through IUI with the help of her friend, Aaron. But when Jack is born and needs extra care in the NICU, Aaron and his partner, Blake, fall in love with Jack, too. Together, the three join forces to raise Jack, proving that family isn't about how you start—it's about how you grow.Order yours now at https://www.infertileafgroup.com/booksFERTILITY RALLYIG: @fertilityrallywww.fertilityrally.comNo one should go through infertility alone. Join the Worst Club with the Best Members at fertilityrally.com. We offer 5 to 6 support groups per week, three private Facebook groups, tons of curated IRL and virtual events, and an entire community of more than 500 women available to support you, no matter where you are in your journey.Join today at link in bio on IG @fertilityrally or at www.fertilityrally.com/membershipSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/infertile-af/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/infertile-af-infertility-and-modern-family-building-through-art/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this week's Listener Series, we are doing a special re-release. We are sharing Julia's story again and tune in next week to hear from her L&D nurse, Katlynn. This is such a special duo - honoring both the patient and the provider in a traumatic experience.A little bit about Julia's story - Julia was induced at 38 weeks due to gestational hypertension. A routine delivery turned terrifying, when Julia suddenly became unresponsive. What followed was a litany of complications landing Julia and her baby in the ICU and NICU, and still to this day with an uncertain diagnosis. She shares with us the process of bringing home a NICU baby after a significant trauma and what her healing journey has been like.On this episode, you will hear:- labor complications and emergency response- NICU experience and family dynamics- second opinions and diagnosis- navigating an ICU experience- bonding journey after ICU and NICU experience- the stress of bringing home a NICU baby- finding healing and community supportYou can find and follow Julia on Instagram: @julia.omickFor more birth trauma content and a community full of love and support, head to my Instagram at @thebirthtrauma_mama.Learn more about the support and services I offer through The Birth Trauma Mama Therapy & Support Services.Disclaimer - The views and opinions expressed by guests on The Birth Trauma Mama Podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official stance, views, or positions of The Birth Trauma Mama Podcast. The content shared is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as professional or medical advice and/or endorsement.

Robyn and her family have the unique opportunity to highlight and honor two big topics in September. September is both Hydrocephalus Awareness Month and NICU Awareness Month, and this sweet family helped bring conversation and education to both subjects in our podcast release today.   Birth trauma and NICU experiences can be difficult to process. We are always thankful for those willing to share their experiences to educate and encourage others.   #NICU #NICUAwarenessMonth #Hydrocephalus #HydrocephalusAwareness #HydrocephalusAwarenessMonth #WeSavedYouASeat     

Analyze That 34.  Cătălin Striblea a fost live despre principalele subiecte politice și sociale ale zilei. Vorbim despre pachetul doi al lui Bolojan și ce-l mai desparte de plecarea de la guvern. De ce se taie 13 mii de oameni. Sunt aliați Bolojan și Nicușor? Îl sprijină președintele? Așteptăm opiniile și întrebările voastre.

It's Father's Day on Sunday, so what better time to chat about fatherhood. Healthy parents are key to a child's development .. but it's not always easy becoming a new mum or a new dad. A research team in Christchurch has spoken to dads whose babies spent time in Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU), to see how they're coping. It's for their NICU Dads study which is about to launch. Dr Suzy Hodgson leads the Fatherhood Research Team at Ara Institute of Canterbury.

Original Live Title RFK & Miran at Senate; FL Vaccine Mandates; Abortion Pill; Tariffs &Deportation | Yaron Brook Show | September 4, 2025When politics descends into a circus, who's really paying the price? From RFK's Senate drama and Miran's grandstanding to Florida's authoritarian vaccine mandates, America's culture wars rage on. Add in the Left/Right battle over the abortion pill, Trumpian tariff lies, and calls for mass deportation—and you get the perfect storm of bad ideas.Yaron Brook slices through the noise with unapologetic clarity, exposing the irrationality, tribalism, and dangers behind today's politics. Neither Left nor Right escapes critique—because freedom, reason, and individual rights demand honesty.Key Time Stamps:01:15 Free Press07:05 National Conservatism Conference37:05 RFK43:20 Miran45:45 FL Vaccine Mandates49:20 Abortion Pill54:50 Tariffs56:30 Deportation1:00:00 Announcement https://randsdaycon.thebvh.com/Live Questions:1:11:47 Another interesting thing about Rand was that she frequently thought of and identified the motives behind ideas and actions without resorting to psychoanalyzing. Do you think that's difficult to do? What are your thoughts on how to do it?1:13:31 How do you objectively assign a weight to your gut feelings? 1:18:09 Even if you're healthy, is it possible to be consistently happy if you're not wealthy?1:20:51 With Trump everything is horrible, a disgrace, a Hellhole, etc., unless he's responsible for it. I'm highlighting his negativity and malevolence. Do you think that's correlated with skepticism/cynicism?1:22:06 Why do some grow up trying to think in principles despite their education, and others don't?1:23:52 Does the Left have more respect for human rights than the Right? Respect for due process and humane treatment of detainees and prisoners?1:25:46 On yesterday's show, you said: "Ayn Rand didn't convince that many people, but maybe she convinced the most important people". What did you mean by that?1:27:10 When Tom Snyder asked Rand what she meant by selfishness, she referenced self-esteem, and that one should “respect one's mind”. What does respecting one's mind entail?1:29:08 When a crony politician is accused of acting in "self-interest" against the "interest" of the people, what's a better term than "self-interest"?1:30:37 When evaluating selfishness, are people not so much put off by the idea of you pursuing your values and achieving your happiness, but a perceived ugliness of not caring about others?1:32:20 Could hospitals now say, “Want to deliver your baby at Hospital A, B, or C? You must get these specific vaccines for our NICU ward's protection.” ?1:32:50 If the S&P500 booms 4k points after the tariffs are shut down, would Trump reconsider tariffs? Or is he too deep into mercantilism to think otherwise?1:34:00 Are you planning on becoming a genocide scholar?

This week, I'm joined by Fran Pitre—a singer, author, and twin mom six times over—who opens up about a grief journey many experience but few speak about: infertility.Fran takes us into the private, silent moments where grief grows: the tests, the waiting, the strain it puts on a marriage, and the ache of feeling betrayed by your own body. She speaks candidly about how depression, anger, and isolation showed up in the midst of her struggle to become a mother—and how she and her husband learned to give each other space, communicate with honesty, and protect their relationship through it all.Her memoir, TWINS x3, began as a journal and became a blueprint of hope and faith. Over the years, it's resonated with countless women navigating infertility, NICU struggles, and what it means to carry grief while keeping your heart open.Fran also shares her creative process—writing while on three months of bedrest, remastering the book for its 10-year anniversary, and now turning that story into an audiobook. As a lifelong musician, Fran reminds us that healing comes in many forms—sometimes through music, sometimes through storytelling, and sometimes through quietly reminding someone else that they're not alone.This episode is for anyone who has ever carried invisible grief, questioned their faith, or felt like no one else could understand.Connect with Fran: https://www.franpitresings.com/

Content creator and mother of eight, Alex Gooding, shares her extraordinary fertility journey, defying doctors who told her she'd never conceive. With 8 children earth side and a few in heaven, Alex has faced it all: unplanned pregnancy, infertility, carrying twins, miscarriage, NICU, IVF, terminal diagnosis, ectopic pregnancy, pressure to abort, and more. As Alex and her husband navigated both challenges and blessings, they learned more each step of the way about the sacredness of human life and God's plan for fertility. In this raw and honest conversation, Alex also reveals the shortcomings of modern obstetric care and the complex moral problems of IVF. Alex's story is a beacon of hope for mothers facing infertility and life-altering choices. If her journey resonates, please share this episode to support others who feel alone in their struggles.Alex's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growinggoodings/Our IVF Episode: https://youtu.be/s-Qnzn99xEUHave questions about ethical fertility treatments or emergency medical decisions regarding pregnancy? Learn Christian bioethics at NCBC: https://www.ncbcenter.org/NEW: Join our exclusive Rose Report community! https://rosereport.supercast.com - We'll have BTS footage, ad-free episodes, monthly AMA, and early access to our upcoming guests.A big thanks to our partner, EWTN, the world's leading Catholic network! Discover news, entertainment and more at https://www.ewtn.com/ Check out our Sponsors:-ProLife Providers: Discover doctors who share and respect your values at https://www.prolifeproviders.com/-Covenant Eyes: http://covenanteyes.sjv.io/Kjngb9 Sign up to grow in purity and gain traction over sexual addiction: use code “LILA” for a free month!-Seven Weeks Coffee: https://www.sevenweekscoffee.com Buy your pro-life coffee with code LILA and get up to 25% off!

Send us a textIn this Tech Tuesday episode, Ben speaks with Jason Beyer, Business Unit Leader for the Care Franchise at Chiesi USA, about the development of NeoCarePal, a free mobile app designed to simplify daily workflows in the NICU.NeoCarePal brings together a curated collection of the most commonly used neonatal calculators and formulas in one easy-to-use platform. Instead of searching across multiple sources, clinicians can access tools for glucose infusion rates, oxygenation index, gestational and corrected age, umbilical catheter positioning, endotracheal tube depth, Sarnat scoring, bilirubin management based on the 2022 guidelines, and early onset sepsis risk — all validated and referenced directly in the app.Jason explains how Chiesi moved beyond therapeutics to address unmet needs by listening to clinicians, running focus groups, and designing a solution that reduces frustration at the bedside. The conversation also covers the importance of user experience, ongoing updates based on feedback, and why providing NeoCarePal free of charge was central to its mission.This episode highlights how industry and clinicians can collaborate to create practical, accessible tools that make neonatal care more efficient and reliable. Support the showAs always, feel free to send us questions, comments, or suggestions to our email: nicupodcast@gmail.com. You can also contact the show through Instagram or Twitter, @nicupodcast. Or contact Ben and Daphna directly via their Twitter profiles: @drnicu and @doctordaphnamd. The papers discussed in today's episode are listed and timestamped on the webpage linked below. Enjoy!

WE'RE BACK! In this week's episode, Ashley and Aisha return after a summer break to reflect on Walking Letter of Hope Day, share big back-to-school milestones, and give exciting Dear NICU Mama updates.They also announce the release of Right On Time, Dear NICU Mama's very first children's book. This book is a beautifully crafted children's board book designed for NICU families, celebrating the unique milestones of every NICU graduate and the unwavering bond between parent and child. Pre-orders are available now!Pre-order your copy here!We are so excited to be back and cannot wait for the upcoming season of the podcast. Thank you for being a special part of this sisterhood!To get connected with DNM:Website | Private Facebook Group | Instagram-------Special thanks to one of our Walking Letter of Hope Day sponsors, Sanford Health! Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization's transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. Learn more about Sanford Health's commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News. Support the show

In this episode, Courtney shares her journey through infertility, four IUIs, and welcoming twins born at 29 weeks who spent time in the NICU. She later faced a miscarriage at 10 weeks due to chromosomal issues. Courtney opens up about grief, perinatal mental health, postpartum anxiety, and the isolation that often follows pregnancy loss.

Professional photo organizer Miss Freddy addresses the emotional and logistical challenges of capturing and storing photos during a NICU stay. In this episode, we discuss what we wish we had known earlier—from organizing photos of hard days, how albums can minimize the trauma and magnify the good days so it feels manageable, not overwhelming. Miss Freddy shares how photos can be both a healing tool and a powerful way to honor a NICU journey.  

Send us a textIn this Tech Tuesday episode, Ben speaks with Laurence Gulliver, General Manager for Humidification at Fisher & Paykel Healthcare. With nearly two decades at the company and a background in mechanical engineering and product development, Laurence has helped guide innovations that have shaped respiratory support for neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients worldwide.The conversation explores the role of humidification in neonatal respiratory care and why it is often overlooked despite its impact on mucociliary function, secretion management, bronchoconstriction, and thermoregulation. Laurence explains the engineering challenges of delivering consistent humidity through ventilator circuits, the burden of condensation management, and how newer platforms like the F&P 950 are designed to improve performance and usability.They also discuss Fisher & Paykel's approach to product development, which relies heavily on feedback from caregivers to ensure technology addresses real-world challenges. The episode closes with a broader look at CPAP therapy, opportunities for further innovation in a seemingly simple modality, and the global vision that drives Fisher & Paykel to design solutions adaptable to diverse healthcare settings.This conversation highlights how thoughtful engineering and collaboration with caregivers translate into meaningful improvements in neonatal outcomes.Support the showAs always, feel free to send us questions, comments, or suggestions to our email: nicupodcast@gmail.com. You can also contact the show through Instagram or Twitter, @nicupodcast. Or contact Ben and Daphna directly via their Twitter profiles: @drnicu and @doctordaphnamd. The papers discussed in today's episode are listed and timestamped on the webpage linked below. Enjoy!

In this episode of The Birth Trauma Mama Podcast, I'm joined by NICU clinical nurse educator Jessi Barnes for a powerful conversation about the intersection of professional expertise and lived experience.With 15 years of nursing experience—including time in high-risk perinatal units and the NICU—Jessi now dedicates her career to teaching and mentoring NICU nurses with a trauma-informed lens. But her perspective deepened profoundly when her own daughter was born prematurely at 27 weeks and spent 75 days in the NICU.Together, we explore:

Warwick Life host Scott Nerney talks with Sara DelSesto from Project Sweet Peas.Hear about all the work Sara and her team do to help families with NICU babies and how they help with the emotional toll these events bring to a family. Also hear about their upcoming fundraiser and how youcan be a part of something special for the community.  Find Project Sweet Peas on Facebook @ ProjectSweetPeas https://www.projectsweetpeas.com/Warwick Life highlights what's special in Warwick, Rhode Island and helps listeners get the most from this seaside community. Warwick Life is produced by Scott Nerney Write to warwicklife@gmail.com

Send us a textIn this episode of The Incubator Podcast, Dr. Guilherme Sant'Anna, Professor of Pediatrics at McGill University, joins Ben and Daphna to discuss his team's work on implementing an early bubble CPAP protocol in the delivery room. Although CPAP has long been considered standard practice for preterm infants, Dr. Sant'Anna explains why intubation rates remain high in the most immature babies and how his group sought to change this pattern.The conversation reviews the background of the protocol, which began at McGill in 2014, and the cultural shift required to adopt bubble CPAP as the default approach. Dr. Sant'Anna describes the importance of multidisciplinary training, technical details such as proper prong sizing, fixation, humidification, and suctioning, as well as the challenges of sustaining practice change over a decade.The results of this initiative are striking: lower rates of delivery room intubation, reduced severe BPD, and improvements in outcomes particularly for infants born before 28 weeks. Dr. Sant'Anna also reflects on lessons learned, the global implications of bubble CPAP in resource-limited settings, and the importance of sharing knowledge to improve care everywhere.This episode highlights how attention to detail, persistence, and team culture can transform neonatal respiratory care.Support the showAs always, feel free to send us questions, comments, or suggestions to our email: nicupodcast@gmail.com. You can also contact the show through Instagram or Twitter, @nicupodcast. Or contact Ben and Daphna directly via their Twitter profiles: @drnicu and @doctordaphnamd. The papers discussed in today's episode are listed and timestamped on the webpage linked below. Enjoy!

Welcome September and Hydrocephalus Awareness Month!  Oklahoma Family Networked partnered with the sweetest mom to share her experience with her daughter's diagnosis of Hydrocephalus in utero.  Throughout the month, we will share pieces of her journey through diagnosis, delivery, NICU stay, resources, and community support, as they faced an uncertain future with their precious baby girl, Eliza!   You will absolutely love meeting Robyn, her husband Travis, and daughter Eliza this month, and I know all who listen will hear a testimony of faith and strength as they walked an unknown and fearful path.   #HydrocephalusAwareness #HydrocephalusDiagnosis #OurJourneyWithHydrocephalus #EpisodeOne

Send us a textIn this episode of The Incubator Podcast, we welcome Dr. Cindy McEvoy, Professor of Pediatrics and Director of Neonatal Research at OHSU, to discuss her work on the use of extended CPAP in preterm infants. CPAP has long been a cornerstone of neonatal care, but how long should stable infants remain on support? Dr. McEvoy shares findings from two randomized controlled trials that explored whether an additional two weeks of CPAP could promote lung growth and improve longer-term outcomes.We review the physiologic rationale behind extended CPAP, including the role of mechanical stretch in stimulating alveolar and vascular development. Dr. McEvoy explains the stability criteria used to determine eligibility for extended CPAP and how her team measured pulmonary function in neonates. Results from her studies showed significant improvements in lung volume, diffusion capacity, and expiratory flows, with early signals of reduced wheezing at one year of age.The conversation also touches on feeding tolerance, the practicalities of implementing extended CPAP in the NICU, and the need for larger multicenter studies to confirm these findings. This episode offers an evidence-based look at how a simple extension of an existing therapy might reshape respiratory outcomes for preterm infants.Support the showAs always, feel free to send us questions, comments, or suggestions to our email: nicupodcast@gmail.com. You can also contact the show through Instagram or Twitter, @nicupodcast. Or contact Ben and Daphna directly via their Twitter profiles: @drnicu and @doctordaphnamd. The papers discussed in today's episode are listed and timestamped on the webpage linked below. Enjoy!

In this episode of Empowering NICU Parents' Podcast, Elisa Doherty and Lisa Kleinz share practical strategies that care teams can use to promote breastfeeding during the “breastfeeding window”—along with ideas any hospital can adopt to better support families, even if they have not implemented  the Infant-Driven Feeding™ (IDF) Program.We then explore the powerful role of the Infant-Driven Feeding™ (IDF) Program in supporting breastfeeding and empowering families in the NICU. We discuss new research that demonstrated how a hospital system that has implemented IDF™ not only improved breastfeeding success rates in the NICU, but they also had an increase in sustained breastfeeding rates after discharge.Elisa also reflects on the lessons learned and the rewards of building a successful feeding clinic, offering inspiration for other clinicians who may want to create something similar in their own communities.This episode is filled with practical strategies and heartfelt perspectives from clinicians dedicated to providing a holistic, family-centered approach to infant feeding—making it an essential listen for both NICU parents and clinicians committed to empowering families and improving outcomes.Dr. Brown's Medical: https://www.drbrownsmedical.com  The Infant-Driven Feeding™ (IDF) Program: https://www.infantdrivenfeeding.com/Our NICU Roadmap: A Comprehensive NICU Journal: https://empoweringnicuparents.com/nicujournal/  NICU Mama Hats: https://empoweringnicuparents.com/hats/  NICU Milestone Cards: https://empoweringnicuparents.com/nicuproducts/  Newborn Holiday Cards: https://empoweringnicuparents.com/shop/  Empowering NICU Parents Show Notes: https://empoweringnicuparents.com/shownotes/  Episode 73 Show Notes: https://empoweringnicuparents.com/episode73  Empowering NICU Parents Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empoweringnicuparents/  Empowering NICU Parents FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/empoweringnicuparents  Pinterest Page: https://pin.it/36MJjmH

Today, Ali is joined by Dr. Amanda Adeleye, the founding partner and Medical Director of CCRM Fertility of Chicago -- and an REI who isn't afraid to tackle some of the biggest myths and misconceptions around fertility. Ali and Dr. Adeleye dig into some of her patients FAQs, from the stereotype that Black-identifying people are “hyper fertile,” to what you should tell your doctor if you have a history of substance use or abuse. They talk about how they are both featured experts who answer questions on Roon.com -- a free, trusted resource built by doctors that helps you navigate your health journey with expert videos. They also bust myths about male factor infertility and whether long-term birth control use contributes to infertility. Spoiler alert: Dr. Adeleye sets the record straight.Follow on IG: @amanda.j.adeleye_md and @roonwomenshealthFor more, click: www.roon.comTOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: TTC; ART; IVF; male factor infertility; substance use and abuse; fertility stereotypes for Black-identifying people; birth controlEPISODE SPONSORS: BEAUTIFUL BIRD AND WORK OF ARTAli's Children's Book Series about IVF, IUI and Family Building Through Assisted Reproductive Technology https://www.infertileafgroup.com/booksThe latest book in the Work of ART series, “Beautiful Bird” tells the story of three parents, one incredible boy and a family built with love—and a little bit of science.Pre-orders are available now! The first 150 copies will be Personalized, Signed and Numbered! Don't miss out on this limited edition! Tap the link in bio and stories to order your copy today.When Helen decides to have a baby on her own, she welcomes Jack Bird into the world through IUI with the help of her friend, Aaron. But when Jack is born and needs extra care in the NICU, Aaron and his partner, Blake, fall in love with Jack, too. Together, the three join forces to raise Jack, proving that family isn't about how you start—it's about how you grow.Order yours now at https://www.infertileafgroup.com/booksFor bulk orders of 10 or more books at 20% off, go to https://www.infertileafgroup.com/bulk-order-requestFERTILITY RALLYIG: @fertilityrallywww.fertilityrally.comNo one should go through infertility alone. Join the Worst Club with the Best Members at fertilityrally.com. We offer 5 to 6 support groups per week, three private Facebook groups, tons of curated IRL and virtual events, and an entire community of more than 500 women available to support you, no matter where you are in your journey.Join today at link in bio on IG @fertilityrally or at www.fertilityrally.com/membershipSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/infertile-af/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/infertile-af/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Teddy's mama, Elizabeth, started A Touch of Teddy 501(c)3 in 2023 in his memory, with a mission to send free teddy bear ornaments to pregnancy & infant loss families during the month of October. In this episode we discuss her passion for continuing her son's name by pouring her pain into helping other loss families.Find her and help support on Instagram: @atouchofteddyWebsite: https://atouchofteddy.org/Go to LOSSLINK.COM to find your local Loss Posse!*************************************NOTE: I am not a doctor or a therapist. The views of my guests are not always reflective of my own.  I am just a real life loss mom describing her experiences with life after loss. These are my experiences, and I'm putting it out there so you feel less alone. Always do your own research and make informed decisions!For more REAL TALK about baby loss and grief, hit subscribe to be notified when another episode drops!Support the podcast and shop the store!  At a Total Loss Shop Instagram @thekatherinelazar Youtube: @thekatherinelazarEmail: thekatherinelazar@gmail.comWebsite: www.katherinelazar.com Some helpful resources:https://countthekicks.org/https://www.measuretheplacenta.org/https://www.pushpregnancy.org/https://www.tommys.org/ Local to Atlanta:https://www.northsidepnl.com/

In this reposted episode, Courtney shares her journey of receiving her daughter Annie's Trisomy 21 diagnosis, navigating the NICU, and walking through open-heart surgery complicated by pulmonary hypertension. She talks about the power of community, the unexpected strength she discovered in herself, and how vulnerability and advocacy have shaped her motherhood. Courtney reminds us that love, connection, and collective wisdom can carry families through the hardest seasons while celebrating Annie's resilient and joyful spirit. Resources mentioned in this episode: Annie Louise Foundation – A resource hub for parents and caregivers Follow Courtney on Instagram Read Courtney's most recent blog post about how the Annie Louise Foundation helped with Central Texas Flood relief in Kerrville, TX

An amazing 22-week-old preemie finally left the NICU after a long 4-month hospital stay, and his parents couldn’t be happier. AND A Virginia pup surprised his owners when he headed to daycare all on his own last month. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/22-week-old-preemie-goes-home.html https://www.godtube.com/blog/dog-loves-daycare-escaped-to-visit.html Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Season 10 is here! What I Wish I Knew dives deep into the wisdom and hard-won life lessons parents and experts learned and now want to pass along to you. Our guest lineup includes a diverse group including a NICU nurse, pediatrician, special needs mom, bereaved mom, billing expert, birth trauma expert, twin mom, military NICU mom, and a professional photo organizer. Each episode highlights practical tips, emotional wisdom, and critical support for navigating life during and after a NICU stay. From understanding hospital bills to processing grief and trauma, season 10 brings honesty, empowerment and hope to NICU families. The guidance you wish you had from the start, is here.  

Send me a Text Message- please include your contact information so I can respondWhat do you do when the life you dreamed of is shattered overnight?Weston Brandon was just 23 when his wife, Lauren, died days after giving birth to their premature son. In this raw and powerful episode, Weston shares how he moved from heartbreak to healing, how he reopened his heart to love, and how he now helps others rediscover purpose after profound disruption.From signs from the other side to the powerful D.R.I.V.E. framework he created, Weston's story will inspire anyone who's lost a loved one—and is wondering how to live again. ❤️‍

Send us a textKidney Health Monitoring in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Graduates: A Modified Delphi Consensus Statement.Starr MC, Harer MW, Steflik HJ, Gorga S, Ambalavanan N, Beck TM, Chaudhry PM, Chmielewski JL, Defreitas MJ, Fuhrman DY, Hanna M, Joseph C, Kwiatkowski DM, Krawczeski CD, Liberio BM, Menon S, Mohamed TH, Rumpel JA, Sanderson KR, Schuh MP, Segar JL, Slagle CL, Soranno DE, Vuong KT, Charlton JR, Gist KM, Askenazi DJ, Selewski DT; Neonatal Kidney Health Consensus Workshop.JAMA Netw Open. 2024 Sep 3;7(9):e2435043. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.35043.PMID: 39269711 Free article.Support the showAs always, feel free to send us questions, comments, or suggestions to our email: nicupodcast@gmail.com. You can also contact the show through Instagram or Twitter, @nicupodcast. Or contact Ben and Daphna directly via their Twitter profiles: @drnicu and @doctordaphnamd. The papers discussed in today's episode are listed and timestamped on the webpage linked below. Enjoy!

Send us a textIn this episode of The Incubator Podcast, we sit down with Dr. David Askenazi, Dr. Heidi Steflik, and Dr. Kimmy Vuong to explore the latest research and practice shifts in neonatal nephrology. The discussion begins with the often-overlooked role of the kidney in the NICU and why kidney health has direct implications for outcomes far beyond discharge.The group reviews three recent high-impact papers. The first, a secondary analysis of the PENUT trial, examines whether PDA treatment in extremely low gestational age infants influences two-year kidney outcomes, raising questions about long-term renal risks and benefits of medical and surgical interventions. The second paper presents a consensus statement on kidney health monitoring for NICU graduates, offering structured recommendations on risk stratification and follow-up for preterm, critically ill, and cardiac infants. Finally, we highlight a quality improvement initiative that used the “Can You PLOTS” bundle to reduce ventilator days by addressing fluid overload systematically, underscoring the importance of early, proactive kidney-focused care.This conversation emphasizes kidney disease as a critical factor in neonatal medicine, the growing pathways for neonatal nephrology training, and practical steps teams can take now to better integrate kidney health into NICU care.Support the showAs always, feel free to send us questions, comments, or suggestions to our email: nicupodcast@gmail.com. You can also contact the show through Instagram or Twitter, @nicupodcast. Or contact Ben and Daphna directly via their Twitter profiles: @drnicu and @doctordaphnamd. The papers discussed in today's episode are listed and timestamped on the webpage linked below. Enjoy!

On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, I'm joined by Cara Dumaplin, Founder of Taking Cara Babies—a trusted education company dedicated to helping parents navigate the challenges of infant and toddler sleep. A neonatal nurse, certified pediatric sleep consultant, and mom of four, Cara has built a global community of millions through her research-backed, compassionate approach that empowers families to thrive. Her courses, resources, and now physical products, like her newly launched swaddles, offer practical tools that nurture both babies and parents.In our conversation, Cara shares her journey from years in the NICU to creating one of the most respected brands in the parenting space. We talk about the inspiration behind Taking Cara Babies, the evolution from education to product development, and the strategies she's used to scale a mission-driven brand while staying authentic to her values. Cara opens up about the challenges and joys of entrepreneurship, how she balances building a business while raising four children, and the most meaningful success stories she's witnessed from parents around the world.Whether you're a new parent, aspiring founder, or someone fascinated by how empathy and expertise can build a movement—this episode is full of insight and inspiration. Now on The Kara Goldin Show. Are you interested in sponsoring and advertising on The Kara Goldin Show, which is now in the Top 1% of Entrepreneur podcasts in the world? Let me know by contacting me at karagoldin@gmail.com. You can also find me @‌KaraGoldin on all networks. To learn more about Cara Dumaplin and Taking Cara Babies:https://takingcarababies.com/https://www.instagram.com/takingcarababies/ Sponsored By:Apple Card - Visit apple.co/cardcalculator today and discover just how much Daily Cash you can earn.Boll & Branch. Get 15% off plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at BollAndBranch.com/KARAGOLDINLive It Up - Head to LETSLIVEITUP.com/KARAGOLDIN and use code KARAGOLDIN for 15% off your first Super Greens order! Check out our website to view this episode's show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/731

It's a very special minisode with three of Ali's favorite people in the fertility world: Dr. Carrie Bedient, Dr. Susan Hudson and Dr. Abby Eblen, aka Fertility Docs Uncensored. Today, we're diving into their brand-new book, The IVF Blueprint, which comes out September 23. The docs and I break down what they've learned from years of guiding patients through IVF—the science, the strategy, and the emotional side of treatment. We talk about why they wrote this book, what each one of them brought to the table, and how it aims to empower anyone navigating infertility with knowledge, clarity, and compassion. Whether you're just starting to explore IVF, already in treatment, or supporting someone you love, this episode is packed with insights and real talk from some of the most trusted voices in reproductive medicine.Follow on IG: @fertilitydocsuncensoredFor more, click: https://www.fertilitydocsuncensored.com/TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: TTC; ART; IVF; egg retrieval; frozen embryos; embryo transfers; empowerment and education; REIs; what to ask your doctor before IVF EPISODE SPONSORS: BEAUTIFUL BIRD AND WORK OF ARTAli's Children's Book Series about IVF, IUI and Family Building Through Assisted Reproductive Technology https://www.infertileafgroup.com/booksThe latest book in the Work of ART series, “Beautiful Bird” tells the story of three parents, one incredible boy and a family built with love—and a little bit of science.Pre-orders are available now! The first 150 copies will be Personalized, Signed and Numbered! Don't miss out on this limited edition! Tap the link in bio and stories to order your copy today.When Helen decides to have a baby on her own, she welcomes Jack Bird into the world through IUI with the help of her friend, Aaron. But when Jack is born and needs extra care in the NICU, Aaron and his partner, Blake, fall in love with Jack, too. Together, the three join forces to raise Jack, proving that family isn't about how you start—it's about how you grow.Order yours now at https://www.infertileafgroup.com/booksFor bulk orders of 10 or more books at 20% off, go to https://www.infertileafgroup.com/bulk-order-requestFERTILITY RALLYIG: @fertilityrallywww.fertilityrally.comNo one should go through infertility alone. Join the Worst Club with the Best Members at fertilityrally.com. We offer 5 to 6 support groups per week, three private Facebook groups, tons of curated IRL and virtual events, and an entire community of more than 500 women available to support you, no matter where you are in your journey.Join today at link in bio on IG @fertilityrally or at www.fertilityrally.com/membershipSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/infertile-af/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Turn online alignment into an offline community — join us at TheWayFwrd.com to connect with like-minded people near you. It's the best way to support this podcast and the movement we're building together: https://thewayfwrd.com/join/ Kristen Nagle joins Alec for a conversation on her journey from environmental scientist to NICU nurse to outspoken birth advocate. She shares how experiences in the NICU exposed gaps in nursing education, revealed overlooked vaccine reactions, and shifted her view on home birth. They discuss the tension between professional training and maternal instinct, the value of questioning medical norms, and how faith and intuition can guide families toward empowered health choices. For more details, links, timestamps and resources mentioned in this episode, visit our website: https://thewayfwrd.com/content/ Kristen's Links: Website: www.kristennagle.caInstagram: @kristen_nagleReclaiming Birth Conference: www.reclaimingbirthconference.com – Use code THEWAY15 for 15% off tickets.   The Way Forward podcast is sponsored by: New Biology Clinic: Experience individually tailored terrain-based health services with virtual consults, practitioner livestreams, movement classes, and more. The New Biology Clinic's motivation is to make you healthy and keep you that way. Visit https://NewBiologyClinic.com and enter code TheWayForward for $50 off your activation fee. Members of The Way Forward get the full activation fee waived. Become a member of The Way Forward here: https://thewayfwrd.com/membership-sign-up/ ————————— RMDY Collective: Dedicated to making homeopathy accessible with high-quality remedies and hands-on training. Discover how this holistic approach supports natural healing and empowers you to take charge of your wellness.  Enroll in RMDY Academy at https://rmdyacademy.org/?bg_ref=MKho6KZowa Explore more at RMDY Collective at https://rmdycollective.org/?bg_ref=MKho6KZowa