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Katarina shares pregnancy with type 1, a 54-hour labor, shoulder dystocia, and a terrifying NICU moment—plus pumps, pre-bolusing struggles, and raising three boys along the way. Go tubeless with Omnipod 5 or Omnipod DASH * Dexcom G7 CONTOUR NextGen smart meter and CONTOUR DIABETES app Get your supplies from US MED  or call 888-721-1514 Tandem Mobi  Free Juicebox Community (non Facebook) Type 1 Diabetes Pro Tips - THE PODCAST Eversense CGM Medtronic Diabetes Drink AG1.com/Juicebox Touched By Type 1 Take the T1DExchange survey Use code JUICEBOX to save 40% at Cozy Earth  Apple Podcasts> Subscribe to the podcast today! The podcast is available on Spotify, Google Play, iHeartRadio, Radio Public, Amazon Music and all Android devices The Juicebox Podcast is a free show, but if you'd like to support the podcast directly, you can make a gift here or buy me a coffee. Thank you! * The Pod has an IP28 rating for up to 25 feet for 60 minutes. The PDM is not waterproof. Among all paid Omnipod 5 G6G7 Pods Commercial and Medicare claims in 2024. Actual co-pay amount depends on patient's health plan and coverage, they may be higher or lower than the advertised amount. Source IQVIA OPC Library. Disclaimer - Nothing you hear on the Juicebox Podcast or read on Arden's Day is intended as medical advice. You should always consult a physician before making changes to your health plan.  If the podcast has helped you to live better with type 1 please tell someone else how to find it!  

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Send a textIn this episode, we sit down with Dr. Jessica Shui, attending neonatologist at Mass General for Children, to explore the game-changing potential of Electrical Impedance Tomography (EIT) in the NICU. We dive into her recent paper in the Journal of Perinatology on using non-invasive EIT to identify optimal PEEP in infants with severe bronchopulmonary dysplasia. Dr. Shui explains how this real-time, radiation-free technology allows clinicians to visualize lung mechanics, dynamically titrate ventilator settings, and confidently reduce PEEP without risking atelectasis. Join us as we discuss moving beyond blind adjustments and stepping into the future of personalized 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!

Send a textThe PDA debate has a new data point. TREOCAPA, a phase 3 multicenter European RCT, tested prophylactic acetaminophen in infants born at 23 to 28 weeks. The ductus closed more reliably. Whether that translated into better survival without severe morbidity at 36 weeks is where the conversation gets interesting.Also this week: a large multicenter cohort study puts real numbers on diazoxide use across US NICUs and the pulmonary hypertension risk that has driven so much practice variation. The NeoDry trial tests whether drying very preterm infants before plastic wrapping improves normothermia at admission, with results that are a good reminder of why we run trials. And a retrospective from NYU raises the question of whether standard caffeine dosing in the most premature infants is leaving something on the table.The episode closes with Ben and Eli on Florida's infant formula heavy metal report and why publishing findings without methods may be as much a public health problem as the data itself.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!

Tina Chan connects a refugee childhood, a high-pressure home, and traumatic births to the anxiety that later exploded into panic attacks. We talk through how therapy, practical tools, and a deeper view of God's love shift fear into a steadier kind of freedom.• escaping Vietnam and reaching a Thailand refugee camp through danger and scarcity• early experiences of fear and hyper-independence in an immigrant household• shyness, insecurity, and the pressure of family disapproval while dating Matthew• premature births, NICU stress, and how trauma shapes a vigilant nervous system• first panic attacks, emergency calls, and learning what panic actually is• searching for relief through therapy, supplements, prayer, and cold grounding tools• moving from shame-based faith to assurance through the gospel lens of God's kindness• defining freedom as living authentically before God and other people

Send a textIn this Neo News episode, Ben and Eli dive into the recent controversial announcement from the state of Florida regarding heavy metals and pesticides found in infant formulas. They discuss the implications of releasing testing data without transparent methodology or clinical context, especially for unregulated or recalled brands like ByHeart and Similac Soy Isomil. How should NICU clinicians counsel parents who want to bring their own formulas from home? Tune in as they unpack the regulatory loopholes, the evolving public health initiatives, and the ongoing challenge of navigating unverified reports in neonatal care!----https://www.miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/article314266407.htmlSupport 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 Experience Miracles podcast, Dr. Tony Ebel addresses one of the most emotionally loaded questions he receives: what happens to premature and NICU babies long-term — and what can families do about it? Drawing from both his clinical expertise and his deeply personal experience with his own son Oliver, Dr. Tony walks parents through the neuroscience of why NICU babies get stuck in survival mode, what steroids, vaccines, and medical interventions do to an already-stressed nervous system, and — most importantly — the drug-free, nervous-system-focused path to healing. This episode is equal parts heart, science, and actionable strategy for any family navigating life before, during, or long after a NICU stay.-----Links & ResourcesHow to Best Advocate for Your Child in Medical Decision Making (And High Stress Hospital Visits) [Apple/Spotify]Free Articles on Developmental Delays: https://pxdocs.com/developmental-delays/-----Key Topics & Timestamps00:00 Introduction & What This Episode Covers 05:00 Why He Left the Statistics Out — And Why That Matters for You 08:00 The Three-Factor Perfect Storm Explained 11:00 Oliver's Story: Six Weeks, Two NICUs, Fighting for Every Decision 17:00 The Neuroscience of Fetal Development & the Vagus Nerve 27:00 Why Physical Separation in the NICU Is Neurological Separation 33:00 Chiropractic Adjustments in the NICU: What Dr. Tony Did for Oliver 41:00 Steroids & Vaccines: The Nervous System Science Behind the Concern 47:00 Developmental Milestones: Birthday Age vs. Brain Development Age 55:00 The Four-Step Action Plan for Getting Your Child Out of the Storm 01:02:00 The Closing Truth: Healing Is Possible at Any Age-- Follow us on Socials: Instagram: @pxdocs Facebook: Dr. Tony Ebel & The PX Docs Network Youtube: The PX Docs For more information, visit PXDocs.com to read informative articles about the power of Neurologically-Focused Chiropractic Care. Find a PX Doc Office near me: PX DOCS DirectoryTo watch Dr. Tony's 30 min Perfect Storm Webinar: Click Here

Move over "conscious uncoupling". Divorce is getting a rebrand. This week, Monique Bowley, Stacey Hicks and Amelia Lester unpack Hollywood Actor Lake Bell’s unconventional approach to explaining her split to her kids. So, why is she banning the word ‘but,’ and is she onto something? Plus, Australian influencer Indy Clinton has gone viral for struggling with her sons kindergarten times tables, and honestly? Same. So, is homework still a thing in 2026 or is it time to let kids just be kids? And, a viral post by Jana Barrett has the internet talking about the invisible labor behind every successful man. He got the trophy, she got the school run. It has us asking, do we all deserve a medal for carrying the mental load? And our very own Jessie Stevens and Luca Lavigne are officially parents-of-three after twins Harry and Margot came into the world slightly earlier than planned. Luca checks in from the NICU "baby bubble" to tell us how they’re navigating life as a family of five. Our Recommendations:

 #surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Amanda's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandas.progression?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Amber's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ambereshleman?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== People love to ask surrogates one dramatic question: “How could you give up the baby?” We get why it sounds shocking from the outside, but it also skips the most important part of gestational surrogacy: we're carrying a baby for the intended parents, with a clear purpose and a clear plan for birth, legal parentage, and what comes after.We sit down with Amber and Amanda to talk honestly about attachment in surrogacy, including the part nobody prepares you for. Amanda shares how pumping breast milk, bringing milk to the NICU, and even nannying the newborn for a full month changed the emotional texture of postpartum. Amber explains the mindset many gestational carriers hold from day one, plus what it's like when closure doesn't happen the way you expected and how support can show up later in surprising ways.We also dig into the real-world moments that shape a surrogacy journey: judgment from strangers, explaining the science and the “not biologically related to me” reality, and how kids process “mom has a baby in her belly, but it's not ours.” We talk boundaries, too, including why being labeled “mom” can feel wrong even when it's meant as praise, and how intended parents and surrogates can set expectations early to protect the relationship.If you care about surrogacy education, intended parent support, and the mental health side of the postpartum experience, this conversation will give you language you can actually use. Subscribe, share with someone who still thinks surrogacy means “giving up a baby,” and leave a review telling us what question you want answered next.Send a texthttps://stopsitsurrogate.com

This episode is one you don't want to miss. Host Christin Day had the honor of sitting down with Cheyenne Martinez, a powerful woman from the Hopi Tribe, whose story is the definition of resilience, redemption, and hope. Cheyenne shares her journey from being addicted to meth to becoming a therapist helping others find healing. In May 2025, she graduated with her Master's in Social Work, proving that no matter where you start, your story doesn't have to define where you end up. We talk about the real-life challenges she faced along the way — her two children being raised by her parents on the reservation while she fought for her recovery, becoming pregnant during school, giving birth to a premature baby two months early, and juggling work, internship, and long days in the NICU. Through every obstacle, Cheyenne refused to quit. Today she is almost four years sober and thriving. She now works as a therapist at Imagine Therapy, and she also volunteers with A Place for Hannah, a nonprofit that serves justice-impacted women both inside and outside the prison walls. Her story is raw, honest, and deeply inspiring — proof that no matter how dark the past may be, redemption and purpose are possible.

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You probably already know that exercise, sleep, a good diet, and spending time in nature are the pillars of a healthy life . But what if there's a fifth pillar we've been undervaluing, and in many cases actively cutting? Our guest today argues that the arts belong in that same category. Daisy Fancourt is a Professor of Psychobiology and Epidemiology at University College London, where she heads the Social Biobehavioural Research Group and directs the World Health Organization's Collaborating Centre on Arts and Health. She's one of the most cited scientists in her field, and her work sits at a genuinely unusual intersection: the rigorous, data-heavy world of epidemiology and the seemingly softer world of creative practice. Her new book, Art Cure: The Science of How the Arts Save Lives, makes a case that's hard to dismiss: that engaging with the arts changes your gene expression, slows your biological aging, reduces your risk of dementia, depression, and chronic pain, and actually helps you live longer. She's done the longitudinal studies across 52 countries, and she's lived it personally, watching her premature daughter's vitals stabilize in the NICU as she sang to her. For designers and creative professionals, this conversation raises some genuinely thorny questions about whether creative work counts, what burnout is actually doing to your body, and why the arts budget is always the first thing to cut even when the data says it probably shouldn't be. Bio Daisy Fancourt (born June 1990) is a British Professor of Psychobiology and Epidemiology at University College London (UCL) and Head of the Social Biobehavioural Research Group. She is a leading researcher on the health impacts of arts, culture, and social prescribing. Fancourt previously worked in NHS arts programs, has published over 300 papers, and directed a major study on COVID-19's mental health impacts. *** Premium Episodes on Design Better This ad-supported episode is available to everyone. If you'd like to hear it ad-free, upgrade to our premium subscription, where you'll get an additional 2 ad-free episodes per month (4 total). Premium subscribers also get access to the documentary Design Disruptors and our growing library of books. New premium benefit: get a behind-the-scenes pass to every episode with The Roundup, where each week we bring you insights and actionable tactics from recent episodes. You'll also get access to our monthly AMAs with former guests, ad-free episodes, discounts and early access to workshops, and our monthly newsletter The Brief that compiles salient insights, quotes, readings, and creative processes uncovered in the show. And subscribers at the annual level now get access to the Design Better Toolkit, which gets you major discounts and free access to tools and courses that will help you unlock new skills, make your workflow more efficient, and take your creativity further. Upgrade to paid *** If you're interested in sponsoring the show, please contact us at: sponsors@thecuriositydepartment.com If you'd like to submit a guest idea, please contact us at: contact@thecuriositydepartment.com

For many disability parents, medically complex life begins in the NICU. In those early days, everything feels heightened: the machines, the uncertainty, the helplessness of watching doctors care for your tiny baby while you stand nearby unable to help.In this episode, Alyssa and Madeline unpack the NICU experience through stories from the Rare Life community, covering the shock of having your baby taken away after birth, the grief over early parenting moments you miss, and the emotional toll of leaving the hospital without your child. We also explore why the NICU can feel so uniquely overwhelming: when the future is unclear, it becomes incredibly hard to imagine that anything good could be waiting on the other side. And a big thank you to one of our long-time sponsors MOOG Medical.And a huge thank you to our sponsor, MOOG Medical, for making this episode possible!Links:Visit MOOG's website to see the many ways they support families like ours!Listen to Ep 161: Having a Non-disabled child after their disabled child.Listen to Ep 140: Alyssa's Story.Listen to Ep 26: The NICU Experience with Madeline.Follow us on Instagram @the_rare_life!Join The Rare Life newsletter and never miss an update!Fill out our contact form to join upcoming discussion groups!Donate to the podcast or Contact me about sponsoring an episode.

Send a textIn this episode of Journal Club, Ben and Daphna review a retrospective cohort study exploring the effects of higher caffeine maintenance dosing on BPD and neurodevelopmental outcomes. They discuss the transition from the standard CAP trial doses to higher regimens for infants born at or before 28 weeks gestation. Does an average daily dose of over six milligrams per kilogram reduce severe BPD or improve Bayley cognitive scores at six months? Tune in as they debate the safety, clinical implications, and their own unit's practices regarding caffeine management in the NICU!----Effects of higher caffeine dosing on rates of bronchopulmonary dysplasia and neurodevelopmental outcomes. Fleishaker S, Kazmi SH, Mavrogiannis N, Street H, Ravuri H, Moinuddin T, Pierce K, Verma S.J Perinatol. 2026 Feb 23. doi: 10.1038/s41372-026-02593-1. Online ahead of print.PMID: 41731043Support 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!

Outlouders, your usual Friday dose of Mamamia Out Loud will drop this afternoon but for now, here's a lil' treat from us to you. Enjoy. She’s 10 days on. She’s splitting her time and her heart between home and hospital, and she wants to share her story with you, Outlouders. Our beloved co-host Jessie Stephens gave birth to her boy-girl twins last week, earlier than hoped, and became a mum all over again. There will be so many of you who’ll relate to this story of terror-tinged joy, who will recognise the awe and exhaustion in Jessie’s voice, and who will want to send her so much love as she and her little family find their way through a new normal. Jessie’s rock, her twin sister Clare Stephens as well as Emily Vernem and Holly Wainwright are asking the questions:. How much time did she get “off” before the babies came? What was the first thing that happened when they did? How is Luna? How is Luca? Can she finally eat chocolate again? And how is she staying sane and hopeful? A very special episode. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media What To Listen To Next: Listen to our latest episode: Mia, Female Friendships & The '3-Word' Rule' Listen: A Reluctant Pregnancy Announcement On Live TV Listen: Mia's Diary Note: What I Didn't Expect About Being A Nana Listen: Beckham, Meghan & Jessie's Hospital Voice Note Listen: How To Talk To Absolutely Anyone Listen: Mia Enters The 'Working Mums' Chat Listen: Inside The Fight That Ended Kyle & Jackie O Listen: Love Story Part 2: Jackie O, The Kennedys & That Fight Scene Listen: Uninvited Princesses & The Dating Story We're Yearning For Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here including the very latest episode of Parenting Out Loud, the parenting podcast for people who don't listen to... parenting podcasts. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media Watch Australia's #1 podcast, Mamamia Out Loud: Mamamia Out Loud on YouTube What to read: JESSIE STEPHENS: On being pregnant with twins. As a twin. With twin brothers. CLARE STEPHENS: 'I did everything to avoid a traumatic birth. Then I had one.' 'I was 3 days postpartum and holding my son. Then a nurse said 5 words that broke me.' 'I was home alone when I went into sudden labour. I'll never forget what happened 40 minutes later.' THE END BITS: Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message. Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud and on Tiktok @mamamiaoutloudBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Jeremy C. Park interviews Dr. Mario Ray, Associate Professor of Internal Medicine at UT Health Science Center and Medical Director for the Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit and Federal Detention at Regional One Health, who highlights March of Dimes and the nonprofit organization's efforts to support healthy mothers and babies. Dr. Ray shares how his involvement with March of Dimes started years ago through his fraternity, Alpha Phi Alpha, and discusses the organization's work in research, advocacy, and education. He highlights how prematurity is a leading cause of infant death in Tennessee, with rates higher than the national average in Shelby County. Dr. Ray explains that March of Dimes provides on-site support through staff like Ollie Johnson at Regional One Health in Memphis, offering training and support to families with premature babies in the NICU. He shares a personal story about a young family with premature twins to illustrate the significant impact March of Dimes has on supporting families during challenging times. Dr. Ray presents concerning statistics and grades for the United States and Tennessee on the March of Dimes report card for preterm birth, with Shelby County performing even worse with 13.2% of babies born premature. Dr. Ray emphasizes that community support is crucial, particularly through donations, local and national advocacy, and participating in events, like the upcoming March for Babies Walk event scheduled for Saturday, May 30th at Audubon Park. He explains that the event aims to raise awareness about preventing premature births and supporting healthier babies and mothers, with healthcare providers, local leaders, and community organizations expected to attend. Dr. Ray highlights various ways the community can support March of Dimes, including participating in the walk, making donations, starting teams, volunteering, and advocating for policies that support mothers and babies. He encouraged people to visit marchforbabies.org for more information on how to get involved. Visit https://www.marchofdimes.org to learn more about March of Dimes or visit https://marchforbabies.org to learn more about the March for Babies event taking place on Saturday, May 30, 2026 in Memphis, Tennessee.

Breastfeeding is natural, but that doesn't mean it always comes naturally. In this episode, we chat with Lily's personal boob fairy

This week's guests, perinatal mental health therapists Emily Souder and Mahaley Patel, share the story behind their book Your NICU Story: Reflecting on Your Family's Experience—a guided journal created to help families process the emotional impact of a NICU stay. Mahaley also opens up about her daughter, Sachi, who died after a NICU stay, and how storytelling and narrative healing became a lifeline in her grief. She and Emily talk with Katie about why so many NICU parents carry trauma long after discharge and how writing your story can help families reconnect with what they experienced. They also discuss the emotional weight of making medical decisions during a NICU stay, the importance of compassionate healthcare providers, and why healing sometimes begins months or even years later. If you've ever struggled to process a NICU experience—or wondered how to revisit it in a way that feels safe and meaningful—this conversation offers powerful insight and hope. Emily and Mahaley's biggest message? Your story deserves space, compassion, and time—and reflecting on it can be an important step toward healing. We extend our sincere gratitude to our sponsor for this episode, Gebauer PainEase®. We are pleased to provide more information about this product, and we invite you to learn more by visiting their website. Resources & Ways to Connect: Book: Your NICU Story: Reflecting on Your Family's Experience Available wherever books are sold, including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and local bookstores. Emily Souder, LMFT, PMH-C Website  Instagram Mahaley Patel, LMFT, PMH-C Instagram Connect & Support from Child Life On Call: Subscribe: Never miss an episode on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Visit insidethechildrenshospital.com to search stories and episodes easily Follow us on Instagram for updates and opportunities to connect with other parents Download SupportSpot: receive Child Life tools at your fingertips. Leave a Review: It helps other families find us and access our resources! Medical information provided is not a substitute for professional advice—please consult your care team.   Keywords: NICU trauma, healing after NICU, NICU parent mental health, NICU journaling prompts, birth trauma support, NICU loss support, perinatal mental health therapist, processing NICU experience, life after NICU discharge, NICU storytelling, guided journal for NICU parents, neonatal intensive care support, grief after NICU, NICU parent resources  

Send a textIn this Journal Club episode, Ben and Daphna review the eye-opening results of the NeoDry Trial recently published in JAMA Network Open. They explore the clinical rationale of whether drying very preterm infants before applying a plastic wrap in the delivery room improves rates of normothermia upon NICU admission. While the intervention did not significantly improve temperatures, it unexpectedly revealed an alarming increased mortality risk for the smallest neonates. Tune in as they break down the study's design, discuss the potential causes for this stark safety signal, and highlight the ongoing challenge of maintaining thermoregulation for our most vulnerable preemies!----Drying Very Preterm Infants Before Plastic Wrapping at Birth: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Cavallin F, Doglioni N, Risso FM, Monari CB, Aversa S, Troiani S, Battajon N, Moschella S, Villani PE, Vedovato S, Maiorca D, Frezza S, Lista G, Laforgia N, Mondello I, Sibona I, Staffler A, Pratesi S, Paviotti G, De Bernardo G, Lama S, Miselli F, Bua J, Gitto E, Pesce S, Baraldi E, Trevisanuto D; NEODRY Trial Group.JAMA Netw Open. 2026 Mar 2;9(3):e2556902. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.56902.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 week's podcast episode, we continue Emilee's story as she shares what life looked like after Oakley's diagnosis and their transition home from the NICU. Emilee opens up about navigating the unknowns of Oakley's rare genetic deletion, making decisions about medical interventions like a G-tube and hearing devices, and adjusting to life at home with a medically complex baby. She also reflects on the learning curve of advocating for her son, finding confidence in her voice as a mom, and the ways her own childhood growing up alongside a brother with the same diagnosis has shaped her perspective.Emilee shares vulnerably about the challenges of the early days at home, the importance of celebrating small wins after the NICU, and how she and her husband continue to prioritize their relationship while navigating the realities of medical parenting.As you listen to Emilee's story, we hope it reminds you that both grief and joy can exist at the same time, and that even in the most uncertain seasons, you are capable, resilient, and never alone.To listen to part 1, listen here!  To get connected with DNM:Website | Private Facebook Group | InstagramSupport the show

Ash Ruddy had no reason to think that this would be the day she would go into labor. After all, she was barely past the halfway mark in her pregnancy. But she soon found herself in a world of early labor, NICU, diagnosis, and more. Ash joins AllMomDoes host Julie Lyles Carr to talk about miracles in hard places and how faith held her family together.Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4rWtDmL 

In this episode of the Twiniversity Podcast, Natalie is joined by members of the Twiniversity team for an honest, behind-the-scenes conversation about the reality of raising twins and supporting twin families. From the chaos of everyday twin parenting to the unexpected challenges that come with feeding issues, NICU stays, schedules, and managing life with multiples, this episode dives into the moments that many parents experience but rarely talk about openly. Together, the team reflects on what they've learned from years of working with twin families, the surprising realities of raising multiples, and the importance of community and support for parents navigating twin life. They also share insights from conversations with twin parents across many different situations—from families with newborn twins to parents navigating medical challenges and developmental hurdles. This episode is filled with relatable stories, laughter, and reassurance that no twin parent is alone in the ups and downs of raising multiples. Whether you're expecting twins, raising newborns, or deep into twin parenting life, this conversation will remind you that the chaos is normal and support is always available. EPISODE THEMES

Allyson Felix has 11 Olympic medals, which makes her the most decorated American track and field athlete in history. But here's the thing—most people know her name because of what happened when she got pregnant. After nearly a decade with her sponsor Nike, they offered her a new contract at 70% less than her previous salary. And when she asked for one thing—protected time to recover from childbirth without performance penalties—they said they wouldn't set that precedent for all female athletes. So, Allyson sat in her daughter's NICU room, watched her tiny baby fighting to come home, and decided to risk everything by going public. In this second episode of our Women of Consequence series, Kelly talks with Allyson about integrity, knowing your worth, and understanding that sometimes you speak up not for yourself but so the next woman doesn't have to fight the same battle. This episode has been made possible by a grant from Ingeborg Initiatives, a social impact platform dedicated to improving maternal health and making it easier to raise a family. To learn more, please visit: ⁠https://www.ingeborginitiatives.com⁠ Link to Allyson's New York Times article. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/22/opinion/allyson-felix-pregnancy-nike.html Check out our episode with Linda Villarosa which Kelly mentions in this podcast. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/going-deep-with-linda-villarosa-on-being-seen/id1532951390?i=1000633982048 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Send a textIn this Journal Club episode, Ben and Daphna review a large cohort study from the Journal of Perinatology on the prevalence and safety of diazoxide in the NICU. With neonatal hypoglycemia seemingly on the rise, they discuss off-label use for transient hyperinsulinism and evaluate real-world data from over 340 Pediatrix units. They dive into the rates of concurrent diuretic therapy, respiratory support, and the dreaded risk of pulmonary hypertension. Tune in for a clinical breakdown of when and how this medication is being utilized across centers, plus Ben's echocardiography struggles with cranky term babies on diazoxide!----Prevalence and safety of diazoxide in the neonatal intensive care unit. Collins LC, Daniel KB, Tolia VN, Parikh P, Gray KD, Greenberg RG.J Perinatol. 2026 Feb 3. doi: 10.1038/s41372-026-02568-2. Online ahead of print.PMID: 41634357Support 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!

Have you ever wondered what it would take to go from burned-out corporate climber to grounded, present mom — not because life got easier, but because you finally learned to regulate yourself through the hard stuff?In this episode, I sit down with Michelle Hooey, life coach and author of The Goldie Effect, who shares how her signature 15-Minute Rewrite method was born in the most unlikely place: a hospital room. Michelle opens up about her daughter Goldie, navigating life with a child with "special rights" (we're making the switch to this term and we're not looking back!), and how nervous system regulation for parents isn't just a personal practice — it's what holds your marriage, your identity, and your sanity together when everything is on the line.If you've ever felt like you have nothing left to give, tune in!In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Intro(01:15) Who was Michelle Hooey before?(03:25) Five pregnancy losses and the invisible toll on her body and marriage(04:33) How Frankie's celiac diagnosis accidentally uncovered Michelle's own — and led to Goldie(07:19) Goldie's emergency birth at 33 weeks(11:20) Seizures, five months in the NICU, and learning to survive in uncertainty(17:20) How Michelle started protecting her nervous system in 15-minute pockets of time(18:36) Living without a diagnosis: navigating systems, insurance, and the world with a medically complex child(26:00) The "special rights" movement — and why it needs to come to Canada(28:39) The 15-Minute Rewrite explained: regulate, reflect, reclaim(37:39) How their marriage survived — couples therapy, staggered breakdowns, and hard conversations(43:46) The resentment that came to a head(53:10) The Goldie Effect: Michelle's memoir-meets-self-help book, out March 6th, 2026(55:52)  How can people who don't have family members or children with special rights can be advocate(57:38) What Michelle is still trying to figure outKEY TAKEAWAYYou don't need a dramatic life overhaul to regulate your nervous system, you only need 15 intentional minutes and the willingness to ask yourself what you actually need.About Michelle HooeyMichelle Hooey is a bestselling author, speaker, and guide for women navigating real-life change. After years in corporate leadership, her life shifted with the birth of her second daughter, Goldie, who was born with complex medical needs. What followed wasn't a reinvention. It was a reckoning with capacity, identity, grief, and what it means to stay present when life no longer follows the plan. Out of that season came The Goldie Effect and the 15-Minute Rewrite, grounded ways of turning lived experience into clarity, strength, and forward movement without burning yourself out.Connect with Michelle HooeyWebsite | https://anchorlesscoaching.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/michelle_hooey Linkedin | https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-hooey/ Book - The Goldie Effect | https://amzn.to/46MGlvLAbout Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out:Andrea is a certified career and life coach for parents. Through her coaching, she supports parents in finding better work-life rhythms so they can continue to grow personally and professionally without sacrificing family time.Connect with AndreaWebsite | ⁠https://www.andreabarr.com/⁠  Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredoutandrea | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredout.podcast Listen to All Figured Out

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What happens when life completely rewrites your plans…and you decide to rewrite yourself instead?Michelle Hooey is a mother, author, and QCA-certified coach who has lived more lives in the last three years than most people live in a decade.After spending six months in the NICU with her daughter Goldie, navigating seizures, no diagnosis, palliative care, and deep uncertainty, Michelle didn't collapse into fear.She rebuilt herself.One 15-minute pocket of devotion at a time.From corporate high-achiever to present, grounded mother.From hospital rooms to signing her first coaching clients.|From processing trauma to writing a book that's already creating ripple effects.Michelle shares what it really looks like to navigate plot twists with grace and how the smallest daily ritual can become the foundation of an entirely new identity.In this episode, Ashley & Michelle dive into:

Send a textIn this Journal Club episode, Ben and Daphna review the highly anticipated TREOCAPA trial results exploring the prophylactic use of acetaminophen for PDA closure in extremely preterm infants. They break down the study's tailored dosing regimens, safety outcomes like cholestasis, and discuss why achieving a higher rate of early ductal closure didn't necessarily translate to improved survival without severe morbidity. Plus, they share a nod to recent Neo Conference interviews and the realities of conducting clinical research in private practice. Tune in for a nuanced discussion on individualizing PDA management in the NICU!----Prophylactic Treatment of Patent Ductus Arteriosus With Acetaminophen: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Rozé JC, Cambonie G, Flamant C, Patkaï J, Mühlbacher T, Gascoin G, Rideau Batista Novais A, Tauzin M, Le Duc K, Beuchée A, Joye S, Babacheva E, Bouissou A, Ligi I, Tammela O, Plourde M, Dempsey E, Tosello B, Nguyen K, Vincent M, Andresson P, Binder C, Kruse C, Barcos Munoz F, Kuhn P, Proença E, Bartocci M, Kermorvant-Duchemin E, Nellis G, Lumia M, Giapros V, Rigo V, Sankilampi U, Mendes da Graça A, Rønnestad A, Soukka H, Mondì V, Aikio O, Torre-Monmany N, Rüegger C, Baud O, Zeitlin J, Morgan AS, Baruteau AE, Ancel PY, Carbajal R, Bouazza N, Diallo A, Levoyer L, Kemper R, Hallman M, Alberti C, Ursino M; TREOCAPA Study Group.JAMA Pediatr. 2026 Feb 16:e256150. doi: 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2025.6150. Online ahead of print.PMID: 41697673Support 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 re-released episode of the Awake & Winning Podcast, Kaylor Betts revisits one of the most powerful and controversial conversations the show has ever aired. This episode was too important to leave buried in the archives. Kaylor sits down with traditional birth companion Billie Harrigan to unpack how modern birth became medicalized and what that can mean for mothers, babies, and families. Billie shares her own traumatic first birth story and explains why many women describe hospital birth as a violation of consent, agency, and dignity. Together, they explore when Western medicine is genuinely lifesaving, why the "clock" drives so many interventions, and how calm, family-centered birth environments may support bonding and nervous system regulation. They also discuss common fears around home birth, the role of fathers, and the deeper question: is birth a medical emergency or a physiological process? If you're planning a family, questioning the system, or care about informed consent and sovereignty, this is an episode worth hearing twice.     Episode Highlights: birth trauma, home birth, informed consent, medicalization of childbirth, PTSD postpartum, nervous system regulation, oxytocin and bonding, c-sections and "failure to progress", induction timelines, father's role in birth, neonatal breathing support basics, Western medicine in true emergencies     Takeaways: Birth is usually a physiological process, not automatically a medical event Interventions can create cascades that lead to more intervention and more trauma Trauma is often linked to violation, loss of agency, fear, and helplessness A calm environment may support bonding and nervous system regulation after birth Fathers can be a stabilizing anchor by staying connected, calm, and present Having a transfer plan can reduce fear without defaulting to hospital-first thinking Parents feel stronger when they understand options, risks, and consent boundaries     If this episode lit a fire under you, don't keep it to yourself. Screenshot it, throw it up on Instagram, and tag @thekaylorbetts or @bettsnation so we can share the love. And hey, if you're vibing with the show, take 30 seconds to drop us a 5-star review, it helps us reach more freedom-loving legends like you.   _____________________________   RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:   Instagram |  https://www.instagram.com/billieharrigan/ | https://www.instagram.com/birthtraumaontario/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/billieharriganconsulting |  https://www.facebook.com/birthtraumaontario/ Websites  |  https://billieharrigan.com/  |  https://birthtraumaontario.ca/  |  https://thehivecollective.life/     _____________________________   SPONSORS: Truly Tallow | https://www.trulytallow.com/ Use code "SUNNYBALLS10" at checkout for 10% off your order _____________________________   IMPORTANT UPDATES:   Join the Betts Nation | https://bettsnation.ca/biz-kb/  Follow Kaylor on Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thekaylorbetts/ Follow Betts Nation on Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/bettsnation/  Join Kaylor's Newsletter | https://awakeandwinning.lpages.co/optin/  _____________________________   CHAPTERS: 00:03 – Meet Billie Harrigan & the "awakening" story 01:03 – First birth: coercion, fear, and medical pressure 03:28 – The moment the system shows its true face 05:53 – NICU separation + the aftermath 08:26 – When Western medicine is actually needed 10:16 – Birth as normal physiology (not a procedure) 13:03 – Why many women describe birth as violation 16:57 – Nervous system, oxytocin, bonding, and baby temperament 21:02 – "Birth is the last to go" (indoctrination + history) 35:43 – Birth pools, privacy, and comfort tools 39:16 – Father's role: presence, safety, intimacy 43:19 – Vitamin K + newborn injection questions 54:43 – Why the system defends itself + closing links  

What if learning how to be happier isn't about fixing your circumstances, but shifting your perspective? In this honest conversation, Mandi Winkleman shares how she navigated NICU stays, motherhood overwhelm, and everyday chaos with self-compassion and humor. We talk about personal growth and development in real life, daily habits that support emotional resilience, and how to stop being a perfectionist when everything feels out of control. If you're craving personal development that feels grounded, gentle, and practical — especially as a mother — this episode will remind you that self improvement often starts with allowing yourself to feel… and then choosing to move forward. Listen to the full episode here: https://www.aboutprogress.com/blog/https:%2F%2Faboutprogress-com%2Flaugh-mandi-winkelman%2F Sign up as a Supporter to get access to our private, premium, ad-free podcast, More Personal. Episodes air each Friday! More for Moms Conference use code “LISTENER” for $20 off Leave a rating and review Check out my ⁠workshops⁠! Follow About Progress on YOUTUBE! Book Launch Committee Full Show Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Send a textLive from the NEO Conference in Las Vegas, Ben and Daphna sit down with Dr. Tarek Nakhla to discuss his new book, Saving Babies Behind the Doors of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Moving beyond standard medical textbooks, Dr. Nakhla shares how chronicling nearly 30 years of challenging patient encounters and complex family dynamics can serve as an essential guide for new trainees. The conversation highlights the therapeutic power of narrative medicine for clinicians and the profound impact of non-clinical staff on the family experience. Discover why capturing the human side of neonatology is just as critical as the clinical science.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 a textHow can a database tracking 20% of all US NICU admissions change the way we practice neonatology? Live from the NEO Conference, Ben and Daphna sit down with Dr. Veeral Tolia to discuss his groundbreaking work with the Pediatrix Clinical Data Warehouse. Dr. Tolia dives into the power of leveraging decades of observational data to supplement randomized trials—from analyzing the 50-fold increase in Precedex usage to studying natural experiments like the vitamin A shortage. The group also looks ahead to the Newborn Express dataset, exploring how socioeconomic metrics like the Child Opportunity Index might help us understand the alarming rise in neonatal vitamin K refusals.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 today's episode of The Birth Trauma Mama Podcast, Leslie shares the story of her daughter Cora born via emergency C-section after a full-term pregnancy and the unimaginable grief of losing her shortly after birth. She also opens up about secondary infertility, pregnancy after loss, a traumatic COVID birth, and the long road of healing that followed.This episode is a powerful reminder that grief and trauma can coexist and that both deserve care.

Naomi Rosenkranz is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in grief and reproductive mental health, including perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, infertility, perinatal and infant loss, birth trauma, and pregnancy after loss. She earned her B.A. in Biology from Yeshiva University, along with an M.S. in Neuroscience and an M.S.Ed. in Marriage and Family Therapy, both from the University of Miami. Naomi has facilitated support groups for families who have suffered perinatal and infant loss through Postpartum Support International and The Children's Bereavement Center, as well as a general grief support group for Temple Beth Am. Additionally, she provides bereavement care consultation for volunteers working with NICU families.   Naomi has also served as the lead Florida coordinator for Postpartum Support International. Currently, Naomi runs a private practice in Miami, where she continues to support families through her expertise in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, infertility, and bereavement care. CONNECT WITH DVORA ENTIN: Website: https://www.dvoraentin.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dvoraentin YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@misconceptionspodcast  

Episode 267: From Tap Shoes to Tattoos: Navigating Midlife with Moxie Are you still hauling around a wedding dress from 1995? Or perhaps you're wondering if that cute hip tattoo is eventually going to look more like Ursula the Sea Witch than the Little Mermaid? You are not alone! In this episode of the Life Coach BFF Show, host Heather Pettey, CPC, and the fabulous Dr. Carol Lynn dive into the hilarious (and sometimes stressful) realities of midlife. From the "million-dollar wedding" industrial complex to the literal shifts in our skin, we're talking about how to simplify, repurpose, and bring back some classic Southern vocabulary. In This Episode, You'll Learn: The Midlife Revival: Why tap dancing, the triangle, and the tambourine are the creative outlets you didn't know you needed. The Wedding Dress Dilemma: Creative ways to reuse your gown (hello, rehearsal dinner restyling!) and an incredible charity called the Angel Gown Foundation that turns gowns into bereavement suits for NICU families. Weddings: Then vs. Now: A nostalgic look at cake-and-punch receptions versus today's "drive a Tesla off a cliff" price tags. The Public Service Announcement on Tattoos: What happens to that hummingbird tattoo when gravity takes over, and the medical "ink-sights" Dr. Carol Lynn has seen in the OR. Word of the Week: Why we are officially bringing back the word "Reckon" and how to use it in your daily life (even if you're listening from Singapore!). Key Moments & Midlife Realities [02:15] Forming the "Life Coach BFF Band" (Tambourine, Triangle, and Tap Shoes). [08:42] The 1990s wedding experience vs. the modern "Milan for a dress" production. [12:30] What our Facebook community is actually doing with their old wedding dresses. [16:15] The "Angel Gown" project: A beautiful way to donate your gown for a higher purpose. [21:00] Why midlife balance makes wearing high heels a contact sport. [25:10] The "Hummingbird" Warning: A cautionary tale about aging skin and ink. Connect With Us! We want to see your "big hair" wedding photos! Instagram: @OurMidlifeMoxie Facebook: Join our private Midlife Moxie group to join the conversation and tell us: Do you still have your dress? Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. Heather Pettey is a certified coach; Dr. Carol Lynn is a licensed physician. Please consult your own doctor for personal medical advice.

Send a textCan groundbreaking neonatal research thrive outside of academic medicine? Live from the NEO Conference, Ben and Daphna sit down with Dr. Kaashif Ahmad, Vice President of Research at Pediatrix. Dr. Ahmad shatters the myth that community NICUs can't drive clinical science, discussing how everyday documentation in systems like Baby Steps quietly fuels hundreds of publications. He also unveils "The Parent Network," a revolutionary initiative designed to partner with family-led organizations from day one to establish comparative effectiveness trial priorities. Tune in to discover how private practice clinicians are successfully balancing bedside care with robust, meaningful research.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 a textHow will artificial intelligence fundamentally change the way we chart, teach, and monitor patients in the NICU? Live from the NEO Conference, Ben and Daphna sit down with Dr. James Barry to explore the critical need for "AI literacy" among bedside clinicians. Dr. Barry draws parallels between driver's education and safe AI use, highlighting the hidden dangers of automation complacency with AI scribes. They also discuss the exciting potential of computer vision in respiratory monitoring and how the CONCERN early warning system is quantifying nursing intuition. Join us as we navigate the guardrails of neonatology's technological future.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 a textConversations with Big Rich welcomes fabricator, racer, and shop owner Cameron Chin—an off-road lifer who broke stereotypes to build a career around cars. Born and raised in Houston, Cameron cut his teeth on a rough '67 Mustang, studied studio art at UT Austin, and dove headfirst into off-roading by co-founding the Longhorn Off-Road Club. After early shop experience and the dot-com bust, he launched Crawltex (2006), helping grow Texas' wheeling scene with everything from bolt-ons to axle and engine swaps.Cameron shares first desert race memories supporting a Hooters-backed team at the Baja 500, a white-knuckle Rally America win as a co-driver, and candid thoughts on King of the Hammers. A move to Las Vegas for his wife's NICU career led to Nefarious Customs, where he expanded into high-end restomods and desert builds. Now back in Texas, Cameron juggles shops in Vegas, Austin, and the Houston area, focusing on frame-off Scouts, a tube-chassis LS-swapped Porsche Targa for his dad, classic Chevy and Camaro builds, and more—while nurturing his kids' budding interest in motorsports Support the show

Patrick shares concrete insights on plenary indulgences, the unique role of infant cuddlers, and the necessity of intention in Catholic prayer. He moves from mothers’ emotional bonds to manuscript history and the Dead Sea Scrolls, never shying away from discussing grief, spiritual confusion, or the reality of maintaining faith in a tech-driven age. Guidance flows, resources surface, and questions on the confessional seal touch nerves most would overlook. Patrick continues his conversation with Mary from the end of the last hour about receiving plenary indulgences (00:50) Greg - Last week you had someone on talking about baptisms in a NICU. Volunteers need to hold babies. People can be infant cuddlers. (03:20) Kathleen - If you fulfill the requirement for a plenary indulgence, but you are not aware of it, do you still receive it? (05:36) Patrick shares some emails in response to the audio we played in the first hour from the young man talking about the importance of having a mom. It was so good, we played the audio again: https://x.com/eveforamerica/status/2029028891243798647 (08:21) Nicole – Where are the original manuscripts for the Gospels are kept? (14:11) Robin - My brother died by suicide 15 years ago. On a Catholic retreat, they said I had a bond to him that kept him from moving forward. Is this real? (23:03) Yolanda - If I want to teach systematic theology to children and teens, what books should I read? (28:37) Joyce - Is the requirement for the indulgence the intention of the Holy Father? (39:46) Bob - Our priest broke the seal of Confession with my daughter. What do I do? (43:12)

Ashley Adynah is a wife, mom of four boys (one bonus son and three birth stories of her own), and the creator behind The Parenting Strategy. She went into her first birth aware of the gap in Black maternity care, spoke up, and was assured by her team that she would be well taken care of. But Ashley's induction ended in a traumatic C-section compounded by a uterine infection, infected incision, passing out at home, and needing a home nurse. She was dismissed and not believed over and over again. 9 months later, Ashley became pregnant again, and knew she wanted a VBAC. She educated herself, switched providers at 38 weeks after being told she'd need another C-section for a “big baby,” labored at home, and was 8cm when she got to the hospital. She had a pain-free, unmedicated VBAC, delivering her 9 lb 6 oz son with no tears!Her third pregnancy brought new fears when her placenta grew into her previous C-section scar, aka placenta accreta. Lily, Paige, and Ashley dive into what placenta accreta is and what it means for birth. After meeting with lots of specialists and facing the possibility of serious complications, she leaned hard into her faith. During her cesarean, it was confirmed that her accreta had grown into her first C-section scar (and this is why preventing primary cesareans and having the option to VBAC matters!). But Ashley's placenta detached on its own, she was able to have a horizontal incision, and keep her uterus. Her little boy was 4lb, 11oz and spent 11 days in the NICU. Ashley is incredibly resilient, strong, and so inspiring! Keywords: Black maternal health gap, traumatic C-section, postpartum infection, VBAC story, unmedicated VBAC, placenta accreta, NICU, birth trauma healing, maternal advocacy, birth after cesareanVBAC Certified Doula FinderThe VBAC Link Supportive Provider ListThe Ultimate VBAC Prep Course for ParentsOnline VBAC Doula TrainingSubmit Your VBAC/CBAC StorySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-vbac-link/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Send a textHow does individualized medicine shape both patient trust and neonatal careers? Live from the NEO Conference, Ben and Daphna catch up with Dr. Zubin Shah, Clinical Ambassador for Pediatrix. The team explores the power of tailoring bedside conversations to individual babies—whether discussing targeted hemodynamics or framing RSV prevention with nirsevimab—rather than relying solely on generalized trial data. Dr. Shah also sheds light on the evolving landscape of neonatal recruitment, emphasizing how peer mentorship and direct networking can help new physicians find practices that balance rigorous clinical care with research and quality improvement.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 a textWhen parents fundamentally disagree on life-saving interventions in the delivery room, how do clinical teams decide the next step? Live from the NEO Conference, Ben and Daphna sit down with Dr. Mark Mercurio, Executive Director of the new Center for Pediatric Bioethics at Boston Children's Hospital. Dr. Mercurio dissects a highly complex ethical case regarding parental disagreement over resuscitation at the border of viability. Emphasizing the distinction between parental "preference" and parental "judgment," he explores the necessity of clinical humility, the hidden margins of error in gestational age dating, and how admitting our own medical uncertainty is the first step toward honest family counseling.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 week's podcast episode, Emily shares Part 1 of her son Oakley's unexpected NICU journey, a story marked by emergency decisions, a rare genetic diagnosis, and a powerful full-circle moment within her own family.After a healthy pregnancy, Emily delivered Oakley six weeks early via emergency C-section when she noticed decreased movement in the middle of the night. What began as low blood sugar and a short NICU stay in their small Colorado town quickly turned into a transfer to Children's Hospital, where Oakley was diagnosed with a rare genetic deletion on his X chromosome called UBE2A.In an emotional twist, Emily's family soon discovered that her older brother, who had been diagnosed with cerebral palsy his entire life, shares the exact same genetic deletion.In this conversation, Emily shares the moment she knew something wasn't right, the whirlwind of those early NICU days, and what it was like to receive an uncertain diagnosis. She also reflects on growing up alongside a medically complex sibling and how the strength her parents modeled now shapes the way she and her husband parent Oakley.Emily's story is one of resilience and unexpected hope in the middle of the unknown. We hope it reminds you that even in moments of uncertainty, you are capable, you are supported, and you are never walking this road alone.To get connected with DNM:Website | Private Facebook Group | InstagramSupport the show

Send a textJoin Ben and Daphna live from the NEO Conference as they welcome the 2026 Legends in Neonatology Award recipient, Dr. Waldemar "Wally" Carlo. In this inspiring conversation, Dr. Carlo discusses the driving forces behind his enduring passion for clinical care and the critical need for robust bedside research. They explore how full-time clinicians can actively shape the research agenda by turning everyday diagnostic uncertainties into innovative trials. Dr. Carlo also offers a preview of his highly anticipated lecture on neonatal oxygen targets, revealing why it remains one of the most rigorously studied—yet complex—areas in modern medicine.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 a textDoes our fear of necrotizing enterocolitis do more harm than good? In this live episode from the Neo conference, Ben and Daphna sit down with Dr. Ariel Salas to challenge the "culture of fear" surrounding neonatal nutrition. Dr. Salas argues that while we obsess over ill-defined NEC risks, we may be sacrificing the proven benefits of early feeding on sepsis reduction. From the emotional weight of "wasted" breast milk to the "illusion of control" provided by strict protocols, this conversation urges neonatologists to move toward a family-centered, evidence-based approach that prioritizes human milk over clinical hesitation.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 today's Hour 2 of The Patrick Madrid show, Margie asks about the way a Baptist minister baptized her granddaughter in the NICU, can you be baptized with Root Beer, also, does mint and/or cough drops break the Communion fast, and more questions about Baptism. (9:37) Margie - Baptism in the NICU: My granddaughter was baptized in the NICU by a Baptist minister. Was it legitimate? Break 1 (21:33) Where does Baptism of desire fit in with a mis-baptized person? (Can I be baptized with Root Beer?) (25:10) Theresa - I put a mint or cough drop in my mouth to avoid coughing at Mass. Did that break the fast? (27:37) Email – Anonymous – We have a daughter in her mid 20’s who moved out of state to be with he boyfriend. We have believed that they are living together. How can we talk to her? Break 2 (32:48) Hazel - I became Catholic after I got married. I used to be Presbyterian, was my presbyterian baptism valid? (38:53) Lisa: First communion and receiving under both species. I felt like something was missing just receiving Communion under the form of the bread. Is there any benefit to having both species for first communion?

Send a textLive from the Neo Conference in Las Vegas, Ben and Daphna sit down with Dr. Zach Anderson from Winnie Palmer Hospital to demystify the integration of Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) in the NICU. Moving beyond the intimidation of complex cardiac scans, Zach explains why starting with "pinch points" like vascular access or bladder volume can revolutionize bedside decision-making. From the SAFER protocol to managing the agitated infant on ECMO, this episode explores how POCUS serves as a powerful problem-solving tool that bridges the gap between clinical mystery and immediate intervention.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 a textIn this live episode from the Neo Conference in Las Vegas, we welcome back Dr. Souvik Mitra to unpack the evolving landscape of PDA management in extremely preterm infants. We dive into the recent AAP guidelines recommending against early medical treatment and explore potential unintended consequences, including rising transcatheter closure rates and delayed intervention. Dr. Mitra shares his institution's approach using the SMART-PDA criteria, highlighting the importance of treatment timing and proper patient selection. Join us for a nuanced discussion balancing large pragmatic trial data with bedside clinical judgment for our most vulnerable babies.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!