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Send us a textThis week on Journal Club, we review five important studies with direct implications for your work in the NICU. First, we examine the newly released third-generation Fenton growth charts—how do they differ from previous versions, and what do they reveal about how we may have underestimated early growth trajectories in preterm infants? Next, we evaluate the association between retinopathy of prematurity and structural brain abnormalities on term-equivalent MRI—can ROP severity serve as a marker for broader neurologic vulnerability? We also look at a randomized trial assessing the safety and effectiveness of using 100% oxygen during deferred cord clamping in extremely preterm infants. Does this strategy safely reduce early hypoxemia without increasing the risk of hyperoxia? Then, we explore early neurodevelopmental outcomes following autologous cord blood stem cell infusions in preterm infants—what signals are emerging, and how close are we to bedside applications? Finally, we unpack two diaphragm-focused investigations: one challenging the long-held practice of using rib counts on chest radiographs to estimate lung volumes, and another showing how even short-term sedation can induce measurable diaphragmatic dysfunction. These studies raise important questions—how should we adapt our practice in light of this data? 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 textLeaving bedside nursing doesn't mean leaving your calling—it might just mean rediscovering it in a way that better fits your life. In this episode, Sarah shares how burnout and long shifts pushed her to reimagine her career and create a path that supports her values, passions, and most importantly, her work-life balance.About Sara FungSara has been a registered nurse since 2007. Her expertise is in maternal child health, with clinical experience in obstetrics and the NICU. She has worked in academic and community hospitals and home health as a bedside nurse, educator, advanced practice nurse, and professional practice specialist. She is making a difference through healthcare advocacy as a keynote speaker with the National Speakers Bureau, former cohost of the Gritty Nurse Podcast, and #1 bestselling author of the Wisdom of Nurses.Sara is the founder and CEO of The RN Resume, a career support service for nurses, specializing in remote and non-bedside jobs. Her company helps nurses with resumes, cover letters, career coaching, interview coaching, and LinkedIn profiles, through 1:1 help, group coaching, and digital products.Today on the Savvy Scribe Podcast:How Sarah transitioned from bedside to business during the pandemicWhy remote work helped her reclaim time and reduce burnoutThe importance of creating a “worst-case scenario” plan before leaving your jobCommon fears nurses face when considering non-traditional rolesHow to find time for career building—even with long shifts and busy schedulesThe truth about remote nursing jobs (they're not all call centers!)Tips to identify your transferable skills and passionsWhy work-life balance should be part of your career plan, not an afterthoughtHow portfolio careers can offer flexibility and financial stabilityThe value of mentoWelcome to the Savvy Scribe Podcast, I'm so glad you're here! Before we start the show, if you're interested, we have a free Facebook group called "Savvy Nurse Writer Community"I appreciate you following me and listening today. I would LOVE for you to subscribe: ITUNESAnd if you love it, can I ask for a

On today's episode, Ali is joined by Kati Cattaneo—Los Angeles real estate agent, influencer, storyteller, and IVF warrior—for a convo that blends heart, humor, and resilience. Kati opens up about the real and sometimes awkward parts of trying to conceive (“I kinda got crazy with my husband about timing things… and he was like, ‘What the heck—sex is supposed to be fun!'”), navigating her diagnosis of hydrosalpinx, pivoting to IVF, and going through her second egg retrieval on January 7—the very same day the Palisades wildfire destroyed her home. Kati -- who has a big following on IG and TikTok — talks about why she's sharing her infertility journey on socials in real time, what it felt like to lose their home in the LA wildfires (and if they'll rebuild), and where she is now in her family building journey (hint: It's not over yet). Follow on IG: @katicattTOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: TTC; ART; IVF; Los Angeles wildfires; Palisades fires; hydrosalpinx; timed intercourse; egg retrieval; frozen embryosEPISODE 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

The Intermountain Medical Center in Murray lost power on Thursday and it's reported 5 women in labor as well as 6 babies in the NICU were transferred to other community hospitals. Jess Gomez, Spokesperson for Intermountain Health joins the show to discuss more into what happened.

In this episode, my ATL Loss Mama friend, Lara, tells us about her sweet 1st son Malek who passed at 28 weeks. She has since had her 2nd son Sami who is turning 1. Lara has a rare autoimmune disorder which could possibly play a part in her pregnancies. However, there just isn't much research or information out there. We discuss warning signs, not knowing what they were, lack of information during pregnancy and what that means for subsequent ones. We hope this shines some light for anyone dealing with similar disease and wanting to bring home living babies. Find Lara on IG at @lara.aqel Find your loss posse on LossLink.com! *************************************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!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/ 

summaryIn this conversation, Dr. Tali Lando shares her journey as a pediatric ENT and a mother of three daughters. She discusses the challenges of balancing a demanding medical career with motherhood, the importance of support systems, and the evolution of parenting dynamics as children grow. Dr. Lando reflects on her experiences with burnout, the role of passion projects in rejuvenating her career, and the lessons learned from her journey through cancer treatment. She emphasizes the significance of honesty in parenting and the power of anecdotes in medicine, providing valuable insights for working parents in the medical field. In this conversation, Tali Lando shares her deeply personal journey through medical challenges, including her experience as a mother in the NICU and her battle with breast cancer. She discusses the emotional toll of these experiences, the impact on her family, and how writing became a therapeutic outlet. Tali also reflects on her return to work after treatment and the process of writing her upcoming book, 'Breathless,' which aims to provide insights from her medical career and personal experiences.takeawaysDr. Tali Lando is a pediatric ENT with a busy practice.She had her first child during her chief year of residency.Balancing motherhood and a demanding career is challenging but rewarding.Support systems play a crucial role in managing work and family life.Quality time with children is more important than quantity.The dynamics of parenting evolve as children grow older.Burnout is a common issue among medical professionals.Passion projects can rejuvenate a career and provide fulfillment.Experiences during cancer treatment inspired her writing.Honesty with children about career sacrifices fosters understanding. Tali's experience in the NICU highlighted the emotional toll on parents.The transition from being a doctor to a patient is profound and challenging.Writing became a therapeutic outlet for Tali during her cancer journey.The importance of family support during health crises cannot be overstated.Tali's father's glioblastoma diagnosis added another layer of complexity to her journey.Navigating treatment options for cancer can be overwhelming and confusing.The impact of cancer on family dynamics is significant and often heartbreaking.Tali's writing process was influenced by her personal experiences and desire to help others.Returning to work after treatment requires careful consideration of one's health.The upcoming book 'Breathless' aims to share valuable insights from Tali's medical career.keywordspediatric ENT, work-life balance, motherhood, residency, surgical training, parenting, career fulfillment, burnout, passion projects, breast cancer, medical challenges, NICU experience, cancer diagnosis, family dynamics, writing, coping mechanism, health, career, book release, personal journeyENT Connect with Moms of Medicine:- Instagram @moms_of_medicine- Momsofmedicine@gmail.comConnect with Dr. Tali Lando:- Instagram @drtalilando- Preorder her upcoming book Breathless- Drtalilando.comSupport the show

Type of loss: Incompetent Cervix, StillbirthMore about Michaela's story: In this episode, Tracy and Julie talk with Michaela about the loss of her son, Jackson James. Late in her pregnancy, Michaela received a diagnosis of incompetent cervix (IC), but only after her high-risk specialist caught it during an ultrasound that was performed just a few days too late for an emergency cerclage, and a few days too early for Jackson to be saved in the NICU.Michaela shares the shock of learning about IC so late in her pregnancy and the devastation of realizing how narrow the window was to save her baby boy. She opens up about the silence surrounding IC losses, the emotional toll of feeling overlooked by the healthcare system, and the grief journey she has walked since saying goodbye to Jackson.In Jackson's memory, Michaela is passionate about raising awareness for incompetent cervix losses, advocating for earlier detection and proactive care so other families don't experience the same heartache.More about Emma's Footprints:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.EmmasFootprints.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: @EmmasFootprintsInstagram: @EmmasFootprints

Today on Yoga | Birth | Babies we're diving into the relatable and often challenging topic of helicopter parenting. Joining me is Dr. Susan Landers, a neonatologist, breastfeeding expert, and author- who brings over 30 years of experience working in the NICU. Dr. Susan and I share an honest conversation, in which we cover how to recognize the signs of helicopter parenting, ways to set expectations with your child without hovering, and most importantly, how to foster independence- for both you and your child. Get the most out of each episode by checking out the show notes with links, resources and other related podcasts at: prenatalyogacenter.com Don't forget to grab your FREE guide, 5 Simple Solutions to the Most Common Pregnancy Pains HERE  If you love what you've been listening to, please leave a rating and review! Yoga| Birth|Babies (Apple) or on Spotify! To connect with Deb and the PYC Community:  Instagram & Facebook: @prenatalyogacenter Youtube: Prenatal Yoga Center Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Adam Dakin, President and CEO of Keriton.Adam's entrepreneurial journey starts with selling hats and t-shirts in college before building multiple venture-backed startups and leading health tech investments at DreamIt Ventures. When Keriton's investors seek new leadership, Adam steps in with a plan to stabilize finances, restructure the team, bring sales and marketing in-house, and close key enterprise healthcare deals. His approach pays off, securing major wins like a 32-hospital Intermountain Healthcare partnership that doubles the company's size. Adam reflects on the challenges of selling into complex healthcare systems, the importance of trust and customization in enterprise sales, and why patient safety leaves no room for “good enough” in medical software.Adam explains the critical safety issues hospitals face when tracking and delivering the correct mother's milk or formula to vulnerable infants. A single mix-up can lead to disease transmission, allergic reactions, or other severe complications, triggering months of testing and follow-up. Keriton's platform eliminates these risks by tracking every bottle's location, contents, ownership, and expiration date, preventing misfeeds and expired milk from reaching patients. Adam shares how his personal experience with a child in the NICU and hearing passionate feedback from nurses deepened his commitment to the mission.Explore Adam Daikin's mission to merge business savvy with infant safety in this episode of The First Customer!Guest Info:Keritonhttps://www.keriton.comAdam Daikin's LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/adamdakin/Connect with Jay on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jayaigner/The First Customer Youtube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@thefirstcustomerpodcastThe First Customer podcast websitehttps://www.firstcustomerpodcast.comFollow The First Customer on LinkedInhttp://www.linkedin.com/company/the-first-customer-podcast/

Am ras, am aflat SECRETE, in cea mai SINCERA discutie! Bella si Nicu, viata lor o comedie romantica #229Acest material poate conține mesaje publicitare și plasare de produse. Unele dintre produsele, serviciile sau brandurile menționate sunt promovate prin parteneriate comerciale, iar prezentarea acestora reprezintă o reclamă.Opiniile exprimate de gazde și invitați sunt personale și nu reflectă neapărat poziția oficială a sponsorilor sau partenerilor noștri. Încurajăm publicul să efectueze propria cercetare înainte de a lua decizii bazate pe informațiile prezentate în acest podcast.

Today's witnesses are from a website called ThoughtCatalog.com. (CLICK HERE for article) It is a list of several miracles that happened to different people. I do not know any of the people who wrote in with these miracles. Dr. Dakota Fox wrote the article. I hope you enjoy them as much as I did.1.) My father once was traveling along a country highway. It was early morning and he was at the front of a long line of traffic. Along his way he spotted a hitchhiker with a hiking backpack and being the kind person he was, he stopped for them and lost his place at the front of traffic. The guy seemed really friendly, dad chatted with him about his family and work, told the guy how he wanted to have a kid, the guy was super friendly and nice and supportive.All of a sudden he asked my dad to drop him off. Dad was confused as this was right next to a field in the middle of nowhere. The guy said don't worry about it and got out which weirded my dad out. My dad turned to leave and noticed the guy left his bag and went to let the guy know but he was gone. Nowhere to be seen. Dad says he searched for him but it made no sense where he went or how he could hide. Upon getting back in the car he looked in the bag to find it to be empty. Also weird. He decided to continue on his way and joined back in traffic. He came to the first set of lights eventually and noticed an accident had happened to the car that was behind him in the line of traffic originally and he realized had he not picked this guy up he would've been in that accident. That guy saved him.2 weeks later his wife was pregnant with me. My dad still has the bag and carries it with him in his car at all times hoping to eventually run into the guy and thank him.TLDR: dad was saved by weird guardian angel hitchhiker guy. Still has momento from occasion. Doesn't understand what happened to this day.2.) My wife and I tried having a baby for a couple of years with no luck. Got to the point of IVF, which is what finally worked. We both were excited that it was actually happening, and made it the point where you can see a heartbeat flicker.Shortly after she bled to the point where she passed what looked bigger than a clot and was assumed to be the baby. We went to the doctor and they confirmed no more heartbeat, come back in a couple days to check if all passed or if surgical removal was necessary.Started checking her out and the tech called the doctor in the room, turns out they saw flickering again that they didn't before. Everything appeared to back in order but threatened that a miscarriage could still happen. Fast forward to 30 weeks, wife's blood pressure rises and gets diagnosed with preeclampsia. She wasn't allowed to leave the hospital until the baby was out.After a week and a half they move her to a different floor because she's stable. The morning after the move she has a seizure and an emergency c section is needed. Baby was born and taken to the NICU, which she started out strong. The second or 3rd day her lungs were collapsing and needed chest tubes to expand the lungs. 45 days later after learning to eat from a bottle she came home at 5lbs.Now she's almost 3 and other than being skinny you couldn't tell what she went through other than 2 scars and respiratory colds taking a little more effect on her.3.) My grandfather had a heart attack while driving and crashed into a tree. He was without oxygen to his brain for 25 minutes. The hospital did everything they could to revive him, actually trying to revive him for 3+ hours because it was a veterans hospital and he was a decorated green beret.I was called to this hospital and was told he was brain dead. he was without oxygen for too long. I cried and cried, and all the while my family was around his bedside talking to him. The doctors told them that he might be able to hear them.They were going to take him off of life support that night but my uncle for San Diego missed his flight and couldn't come until morning so they decided to wait. Well, good thing.A few hours later I was next to my grandpa and his hands started twitching. I called the nurse in and she told us that these were just spasms, and that its normal. The twitches kept getting more severe and more frequent.After a while, the doctors started to get a little concerned and checked his vitals, they seemed shocked. After a while, he opened his eyes. We were all in shock. Complete disbelief. They told us he was brain dead and we were going to take him off of life support. He couldn't talk for hours, but asked for a pen and notepad to write something. The first thing he wrote was “energizer” and “bunny”. It took him about 2 days before he could speak and now 4 years later, he is a fully functioning 62 year old man.4.) I was 18 and driving down the 5 (freeway) towards San Diego. I was on the far right lane going about 65 and there was an old chinese driver who was going about the same speed as be on the lane to my left. There was a bunch of other cars around us going at a steady pace. He didn't realize that I was right next to him and tried to merge into my lane, I freaked out and I swerved to my right, my car (96 Accord) broke out and I ended up doing two 360's through 4 lanes and I stopped facing the on coming traffic.There were absolutely no cars around me when it happened and when I stopped the cars were a really good distance from me, it was as if something pushed all of them back when my car broke out. I didn't hit anyone and after I stopped I was shocked, took a second to catch my breath and pulled off to the right lane.Then I bawled like a baby and called my mom.5.) Had cancer that was slow to respond to even Red Devil chemo. The doctor switched me to Ibrance plus a hormonal drug. I took it for three months and the tumor went from being the size of a very large grapefruit to one too small to be measured. The doctors never saw anything like it.After 3 months, I needed a refill on the hormonal drug. I called the oncology nurse, named the drug. She said it was never prescribed for me. The MD prescribed something else.The records indicated the drug I was on was one no one gave me. But it was the combo that tamed the tumor. No one knows where that prescription came from. They were joking that well, there's a blind study we can't discuss.6.) My dad was in a bad car accident around 1994 and had to walk with a cane because of herniated discs. The doctors did back surgery on him and fused part of his spine with titanium rods. He was bed ridden a good amount of the time. I was really little and believed that Jesus would heal him if we would just go to one of those places on TV I saw (Benny Hinn crusades).My mom heard that a local church was bussing people to one of them and she called and got us seats. We were seated in the nose-bleed section and it came to the part of the night where people started walking on stage and reporting that they were healed. I looked at my dad and said “don't you want to be healed? You should go down there.” At that time my little sister said the same thing to him (she was around 5 years old).My dad gave my mom his cane and wobbled out of the row of seats. There were at least 6 flights of stairs to get to the bottom of the arena. My dad took the first step down without his cane and I thought he was going to fall down the stairs. He took the second step and the next thing I remember, we were racing each other down the stairs to the bottom. When we got to the bottom, a lady grabbed my dad by the shoulder and said “God told me to wait for you.”She took his hand and lead us straight to the side of the stage. One of the ushers started asking him what God had done for him and he quickly told him what had happened. The next thing I knew we were on the stage and my dad was running back and forth with no cane (something I hadn't seen my dad do for over 6 years at the time). The rest was a blur.Long story short, my dad has been walking fine ever since, 16+ years. He went back to the doctors afterwards and they couldn't explain what happened. Even though that happened when I was younger, it's hard to not have doubts as an adult that some people are phonies when it comes to those types of church programs. At least for my dad (one confirmed case) it was 100% real. Jesus literally healed my dad and there is real life evidence to show for it. Crazy.After all these years of listening to my dad's homilies about the miracles that have happened in my family and all these years of participating in Witness Wednesdays, I am still surprised by the miraculous ways God works in our lives. I am not sure if I am surprised or just in awe of the miraculous ways He works. I wish everyone knew that he was still working today as He did back in the day of the apostles. If you are in need of a miracle, keep asking, keep believing, and keep hoping! Your miracle could be right around the corner! www.findingtruenorthcoaching.comCLICK HERE TO DONATECLICK HERE to sign up for Mentoring CLICK HERE to sign up for Daily "Word from the Lord" emailsCLICK HERE to sign up for my newsletter & receive a free audio training about inviting Jesus into your daily lifeCLICK HERE to buy my book Total Trust in God's Safe Embrace

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In this deeply moving episode, we speak with Hannah, a midwife and lactation consultant from the Southern Highlands, who shares her profound journey through two very different birth experiences. Hannah takes us through her first pregnancy with daughter Beatrix, including the unexpected discovery of a breech presentation, her decision to pursue vaginal breech birth at Westmead Hospital, and the challenging NICU journey that followed. She then courageously shares the story of her son Alby, whose life was tragically cut short at 17 months due to complications from congenital CMV - a preventable condition that Hannah is now passionate about raising awareness for. This episode is both heartbreaking and educational, highlighting the importance of CMV screening in pregnancy and the incredible strength of families navigating complex medical journeys.__________ Australia's trusted baby sleepwear brand ergoPouch has launched the Drift Home Baby Monitor and Smart TOG Guide—the only monitor combining real-time environmental insights with evidence-based sleepwear recommendations. Drawing on 15+ years of safe sleep expertise, this device integrates monitoring with their globally trusted What to Wear guide, helping parents dress babies appropriately based on room temperature for confident, calm bedtimes. Exclusive ABS Offer: Purchase the Drift Home and entire ergoPouch range exclusively at ergopouch.com.auABS listeners get 20% off sitewide with code AUBS — valid until 11:59 p.m. on 18th August 2025 (exclusions apply). Plus, ergoPouch is launching something new and elevated next week!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This ASPEN podcast is on the process and tools used for Neonatal Nutrition Assessment for Malnutrition Awareness Week 2025. This podcast features Dr. Stephanie Merlino Barr and focuses on the nutritional status and requirements for infants in the NICU. This podcast has been supported by Mead Johnson Nutrition. Business Corporate by Alex Menco | alexmenco.net Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US August 2025

Send us a textPicture this: You're caring for a 22-week infant, uncertain whether survival is even possible—and yet you remember that someone like Dr. Ed Bell has been quietly tracking cases just like this for decades.In this episode of The Incubator Podcast, we welcome Dr. Edward Bell, Professor of Pediatrics and Associate Vice Chair for Faculty Development in Neonatology at the University of Iowa. A leader in the care of extremely preterm infants, Dr. Bell shares the origins of the Tiniest Babies Registry, his views on how viability has shifted over the decades, and why institutional culture—not just technical capability—makes all the difference in outcomes for the smallest patients.We talk through the evolution of care for infants born at the edge of viability, what defines success at 21–22 weeks, the growing segmentation of neonatology into subspecialties, and how consistency in care delivery plays a vital role. The episode closes with practical advice for young neonatologists entering the field today.A grounded, no-nonsense conversation with someone who has shaped—and continues to influence—the trajectory of neonatal medicine.Listen on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. 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!

Today, we explore the intersections of cutting-edge science, compassionate care, and the future of pediatric and maternal health with Dr. Melinda Elliott, MD, FAAP, a leading neonatologist and the Chief Medical Officer at Prolacta Bioscience. Dr. Elliott has dedicated her career to advancing the care of our most vulnerable patients, premature and medically fragile infants, through both clinical excellence and research-driven innovation. Dr. Elliott earned her medical degree from West Virginia University School of Medicine. She went on to complete her residency in pediatrics and her fellowship in neonatal-perinatal medicine at the University of Florida, where she also served as chief resident and a faculty member, helping to train the next generation of pediatricians and neonatologists. Throughout her clinical and leadership career, Dr. Elliott has been deeply involved in advancing evidence-based care in the NICU, improving nutritional strategies for preterm infants, and advocating for human milk as a therapeutic intervention in neonatal health. Her work with Prolacta Bioscience supports NICUs around the globe in providing 100% human milk–based nutrition to reduce complications such as necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), a devastating condition that disproportionately affects preterm infants. Please join me in welcoming Dr. Melinda Elliott, a champion for babies and a voice for innovation in neonatal medicine. Dr. M

Today, Ali joined by the multifaceted Erica Cobb—TV host, podcaster, and self-proclaimed “eternal optimist”—as she shares her raw and powerful journey through infertility, IVF, and surrogacy. Erica opens up about the challenges she's faced so far, including a tumor on her pituitary gland, blocked fallopian tubes, and the emotional toll of hearing, “You're pregnant, but not pregnant enough.” Through it all, Erica remains steeped in gratitude and grounded in intention. We talk about spirit babies, manifestation, navigating roadblocks, and the incredible woman currently carrying her baby as a gestational carrier. Her story is still unfolding-- so make sure to listen in and follow along for what happens next. For more, go to www.comeback.tvFollow on IG: @ericacobbTOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: TTC; ART; IVF; pituitary gland tumor; blocked fallopian tubes; spirit babies; manifestation; navigating roadblocksEPISODE 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/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Apusul secolului Iliescu: de la adulația maselor la o înmormântare amplificată de televiziuni, dar fără tracțiune publică (Libertatea) - Măsurile de austeritate ne-au distras atenția de la taxele locale. Cât va crește impozitul pe locuință (Adevărul) - SURSE Rusia, suspectată că a contaminat intenționat o cantitate mare de petrol azer destinată României și altor țări europene (G4Media) - Tineri români și basarabeni coordonați din Rusia hărțuiesc și produc conținut în care-i spală pe Stalin și Kim Jong-un. Atmosferă de sectă: „Nu ești om până nu ești în colectiv” (PressOne) Apusul secolului Iliescu: de la adulația maselor la o înmormântare amplificată de televiziuni, dar fără tracțiune publică (Libertatea) Înmormântarea lui Ion Iliescu (decedat la 95 de ani și patru luni), sursă de dispută politică și de controverse în societate, a trecut mai degrabă ca neobservată pentru masele care cândva îl adulau. La Cimitirul Ghencea III, unde a fost depus sicriul acestuia, au venit până în 150 de oameni. A fost liniște, căldură și mult praf ridicat pe o stradă cu gropi care arăta mai degrabă a drum comunal uitat de lume.   Ce ar trebui să știe generația care nu l-a cunoscut pe Ion Iliescu / Alina Mungiu-Pippidi, despre „păcatul care nu îi poate fi iertat” fostului președinte (HotNews) Funeraliile naționale pentru Ion Iliescu nu pot șterge ruptura lăsată în societate, spune profesoara de științe politice Alina Mungiu-Pippidi. Într-un interviu pentru publicul HotNews, ea vorbește despre „tăcerea vinovată” a fostului președinte și despre cum violența anilor '90 a lăsat României o rană nevindecată: „Învrăjbirea societății rămâne păcatul care nu îi poate fi iertat.” Întrebată despre reacţiile politice care au însoţit decesul fostului preşedinte Ion Iliescu, profesoara de științe politice Alina Mungiu-Pippidi apreciază că poziționările actorilor sunt pragmatice. PSD are nevoie ca Iliescu să fie respectat, pentru că, fără el, ei nu existau. Partenerii de coaliție și primul ministru au nevoie de majoritate parlamentară, și nu de scandal, deci aduc și ei omagii. Iar USR face nițel scandal, că totuși există un mare electorat anti-PSD, care i-a ales pe ei. Nicușor Dan s-a poziționat bine.  Ion Iliescu a adus mai multe contribuții fundamentale, dar cele mai multe rele. Cea bună e că a făcut cu Stănculescu (generalul Victor Atansie Stănculescu – n.r.) o înțelegere ca armata să îl dea jos pe Ceaușescu. Am fost singura revoluție din Est care a plătit cu o mie de morți schimbarea care venea de la Gorbaciov oricum.  Îngroparea adevărului de la început a dus la acuze de revoluție furată și a minat tranziția democratică românească, începută de fapt în 1996.  Măsurile de austeritate ne-au distras atenția de la taxele locale. Cât va crește impozitul pe locuință (Adevărul) Tăvălugul măsurilor de austeritate abia intrat în vigoare ne-au distras atenția de la noile creșteri de taxe anunțate în urmă cu mai mult timp de Guvern, printre care și impozitul pe locuință. De la 1 ianuarie, impozitul pe proprietate va fi mai mare, pentru că va fi calculat în funcție de valoarea de piață a locuinței și nu de cea veche, înregistrată la primărie și neactualizată de ani de zile. La Guvern se lucrează în aceste zile la dezvoltarea aplicației E-Proprietatea, care va centraliza datele despre prețurile reale de tranzacționare ale proprietăților imobiliare. Informațiile vor ajunge într-un sistem controlat de Ministerul Finanțelor. Se va lucra cu hărți digitale, coordonate GPS, date cadastrale, imagini din satelit și detalii despre autorizațiile de construcție. Fiecare proprietate va avea un ID unic, asociat CNP-ului sau CIF-ului proprietarului. Experții spun că se poate ajunge la dublarea sau chiar triplarea lor. SURSE Rusia, suspectată că a contaminat intenționat o cantitate mare de petrol azer destinată României și altor țări europene (G4Media) Statul român ia în calcul scenariul ca Rusia să fi contaminat intenționat, printr-o operațiune de tip război hibrid, o cantitate mare de petrol azer livrat în România pentru rafinăria Petrobazi a OMV Petrom, au declarat pentru G4Media surse oficiale. Petrolul a fost livrat printr-o conductă pe traseul Azerbaidjan – Georgia – Turcia, de unde a plecat spre România cu un petrolier. Concentrația de clorină din petrolul contaminat era suficient de mare pentru a avaria serios rafinăria prin corodare, ceea ce ar fi provocat o criză de combustibil în România, potrivit informațiilor G4Media. O cantitate din petrolul contaminat a ajuns deja în Italia. Compania ENI a anunțat că a detectat țiței contaminat într-una din rafinăriile sale, potrivit Reuters. Și compania cehă Orlen Unipetrol ar fi urmat să utilizeze în rafinării petrolul contaminat, dar a oprit orice operațiune. Tineri români și basarabeni coordonați din Rusia hărțuiesc și produc conținut în care-i spală pe Stalin și Kim Jong-un. Atmosferă de sectă: „Nu ești om până nu ești în colectiv” (PressOne) Trei studenți din Iași coordonează, sub sigla „Comunism Științific”, mai multe canale social media prin care atacă stânga „mic-burgheză” din România (feministă, pro-LGBT, pro-Palestina) și prin care spală dictatori comuniști precum Stalin și Kim Jong-Un.  „Comunism Științific” face parte dintr-o rețea marxist-leninistă internațională cu origini rusești, „Paradigma Muncitorească”. Fondatorul acesteia, Șahban Mammaev, și ucenicul său din Republica Moldova, Pavel Buranov/Filipenco, au legături cu Partidul Comunist al Federației Ruse - formațiune care susține în termeni expliciți invazia rusă din Ucraina.  Filiala locală a „Paradigmei Muncitorești” recrutează în mod activ tineri studenți din România în vederea formării unui partid comunist care să pună mâna pe putere. Liderii ei actuali cultivă o atmosferă de sectă în grupurile interne de chat. Celor care preferă genuri muzicale occidentale li se cere să asculte muzică folclorică, clasică sau revoluționară. Cei care dorm sau se relaxează prea multe ore pe zi sunt puși la zid și numiți „leneși”. Femeile care pun prea multe întrebări sau le contestă modul de interpretare a marxismului sunt numite „târfulițe universitare” sau „prostituate politice”.

Happy Wednesday, Women of Strength! Today we are joined by our friend, Nichole, from Nevada who shares her SEVEN birth stories. Nichole has had a wild ride when it comes to birth. Every story is so different and so unique. This episode is jam-packed with things like placental abruption, NICU time, preeclampsia, a surprise HBA2C, induced VBA2C, changing providers, and two VBA3C stories. Her last birth, a 2VBA3C, sparks an important conversation about how interventions can sometimes be a necessary part of a successful VBAC. Knowing the general pros and cons of interventions is just the first step. We all then have to apply what we've learned to our specific situations, adapt, and do what feels best to us!Needed Website: Code VBAC20 for 20% OffCoterie Diapers - Use code VBAC20 for 20% OffThe Ultimate VBAC Prep Course for ParentsOnline VBAC Doula TrainingSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-vbac-link/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

PSD face apel la decență, dar cine s-a lepădat de fapt de Ion Iliescu? Cum l-au executat fără jenă „tovarășii de drum” din Kiseleff (HotNews) - Motivul real pentru care PSD refuză să mai participe la ședința coaliției, acuzând USR de ”lipsă de respect” față de Ion Iliescu (G4Media) - Moartea lui Ion Iliescu şi momentul de singurătate al României. De ce marile ţări nu au trimis niciun mesaj de condoleanţe, cu excepţia Ambasadei Federaţiei Ruse (Ziarul Financiar) Ultima „oprire” la Cotroceni a lui Ion Iliescu: scandal politic, reticență și nostalgie după primul președinte postcomunist (Libertatea) Ion Iliescu rămâne un fost președinte care continuă să dividă societatea și clasa politică și după moarte. Funeraliile sale au dus la un scandal politic monstru, în timp ce unele personalități publice au ales să-i cinstească memoria, în frunte cu Emil Constantinescu și Traian Băsescu, iar alții au absentat, fie din reticență politică, fie din alte motive. Totodată, pe la catafalcul fostului președinte au trecut nu doar numeroase grupuri de social-democrați, ci și oameni simpli. Primul mare fost demnitar care a venit să-și ia adio de la fostul șef de stat a fost Emil Constantinescu, ex-președinte în perioada 1996-2000. Fără a spune un cuvânt, Constantinescu a mers în sala Unirii, apoi a plecat cum a venit. În tăcere. Au urmat câțiva reprezentanți ai Guvernului, în frunte cu Ilie Bolojan (PNL) și Cătălin Predoiu (vicepremier), alături de Petre Florin Manole și Alexandru Rogobete, ultimii fiind miniștri PSD. De altfel, Bolojan și Predoiu au fost singurii liberali prezenți, pe lângă primarul interimar al Capitalei, Stelian Bujduveanu. În perioada în care a fost deschis accesul pentru exprimarea condoleanțelor, printre cei care nu au venit au fost Klaus Iohannis (fost președinte), Petre Roman (fost premier), Theodor Stolojan (fost premier), Adrian Năstase (fost premier) sau Călin Popescu Tăriceanu (fost premier). Poate cea mai importantă absență a fost cea a Ninei Iliescu, soția lui Ion Iliescu timp de 74 de ani. Nu în ultimul rând, nu a venit nici președintele în exercițiu Nicușor Dan. Spre deosebire de funeraliile pentru regele Mihai, în cazul lui Ion Iliescu, numărul celor care au vrut să treacă să-și ia „adio” de la primul președinte al României de după 1989 a fost infinit mai mic. Coada din fața Palatului Cotroceni, la intrarea Leu, nu depășea mai mult de 50 de metri, oamenii fiind grupați mai ales doi câte doi. PSD face apel la decență, dar cine s-a lepădat de fapt de Ion Iliescu? Cum l-au executat fără jenă „tovarășii de drum” din Kiseleff (HotNews) Ion Iliescu este purtat, după moartea sa, ca o icoană făcătoare de minuni de liderii PSD. În viață, le-a fost indiferent în ultimii 15-20 ani și au încercat, pe cât au putut, să se delimiteze de el. Lipsa de identitate, de valori și principii solide, prăbușirea noului PSD în sondaje, îi obligă pe Sorin Grindeanu, Marcel Ciolacu sau Victor Ponta să se lipească de imaginea unui fost președinte cu care nu au împărțit vreo idee, cu care nu au mai nimic în comun.  În Kiseleff, într-o adevărată procesiune de ipocrizie, liderii PSD lansează mesaje elogioase în care se feresc să vorbească despre crimele și victimele de la Revoluție, Mineriade sau vreo pată care ar putea să întineze imaginea lui Ion Iliescu. Pentru trei zile, fostul președinte de onoare redevine „Patriarhul” de la sediul central, așa cum era alintat când puterea sa era de necontestat. Mort sau retras cum a fost în ultimii ani nu mai reprezintă un pericol. Pe 27 noiembrie 2014, la câteva zile după ce Victor Ponta a pierdut alegerile prezidențiale în fața lui Klaus Iohannis, cine îi declară război lui Ion Iliescu? Sebastian Ghiță. Nu uitați, la acel moment, Iliescu nu mai era parlamentar, nu avea funcții în partid, era doar un președinte de onoare.  „La 84 de ani, Iliescu nu mai poate să fie simbolul PSD. În patru ani, la fiecare moment important, Ion Iliescu a venit și s-a așezat lângă președintele PSD. Ce credeți că înțeleg oamenii de 25 de ani că stă lângă noi și decide lucruri?”, a intervenit Sebastian Ghiță, la Digi24. A fost primul gest. Au urmat și altele. EXCLUSIV Motivul real pentru care PSD refuză să mai participe la ședința coaliției, acuzând USR de ”lipsă de respect” față de Ion Iliescu (G4Media) Motivul real pentru care PSD refuză să mai participe la ședința coaliției, care ar fi trebuit să aibă loc ieri la ora 11, este refuzul baronilor pesediști de a ceda 6 posturi de prefecți și subprefecți, împărțirea a 60 de agenții guvernamentale și stabilirea datei alegerilor pentru Primăria București, au declarat pentru G4Media.ro multiple surse din coaliție. Potrivit acestora, la ședință ar fi trebuit tranșată împărțirea posturilor în administrația locală, precum și celelalte funcții din agenții. Moartea lui Ion Iliescu şi momentul de singurătate al României. De ce marile ţări nu au trimis niciun mesaj de condoleanţe, cu excepţia Ambasadei Federaţiei Ruse (Ziarul Financiar) La 24 de ore de la anunţul oficial al decesului fostului preşedinte, Ion Iliescu, o singură ambasadă, cea a Federaţiei Ruse, transmisese un mesaj de condoleanţe. Nicio delegaţie străină nu şi-a anunţat prezenţa la funeraliile fostului preşedinte. Ion Iliescu a fost o personalitate politică controversată şi în ochii celor din ţară şi în ochii celor de afară. Dar a fost preşedintele României, totuşi. Şi, formal, aceste mesaje ar fi trebuit să existe. Şi nu sunt. Tăcerea este de înţeles, dar doar într-un anumit fel. Ion Iliescu a murit la o vârstă înaintată (95 de ani) şi i-a îngropat pe mulţi, aşa că cei cu care s-a cunoscut nu au mai putut să reacţioneze. Primul şef de stat care a vizitat România după căderea lui Ceauşescu a fost preşedintele francez Francois Mitterand, în 1991. Acum Mitterand nu mai este. Nu mai este nici Gorbaciov (cu care Iliescu s-a întâlnit la Moscova în 1990) a cărui sfaturi le-a urmat. Papa Ioan Paul al II-lea, care a pus umărul serios la prăbuşirea comunismului, şi pe care Iliescu l-a întâlnit de cinci ori la Vatican a murit în 2005. Elisabeta a II-a pe care a întâlnit-o la Londra, în 2004, a murit în 2022. Fostul premier italian, Silvio Berlusconi, cu care s-a întâlnit în 2004, s-a stins şi el acum trei ani. Mai sunt în viaţă Vladimir Putin cu care s-a întâlnit la Moscova în 2003, dar care este acum ocupat cu războiul, fostul cancelar german Gerhard Schroeder (care a venit la Bucureşti în 2004), fostul prinţ Charles, actualul monarh al Marii Britanii, George al III-lea sau George W. Bush, preşedintele american pe care Iliescu la întâlnit atât la Washingron cât şi la Bucureşti (în 2002). De trei luni de la schimbarea puterii, nicio delegaţie străină nu a vizitat Bucureştiul. Nici la nivel de miniştri, cu atât mai puţin la nivel de prim-miniştri sau preşedinţi. Nu este, aparent, nicio legătură între cele două situaţii. Dar rămâne sentimentul unei singurătăţi: nu te caută nimeni nici când ţi-e bine nici când ţi-e rău.

Today on Yoga | Birth | Babies we have one of my favorites: a community birth story. My guest today is Allie Dunbar. Allie is an Actor, writer, producer and entrepreneur from Toronto, Canada. She lives in New York City with her husband Hamish and their amazing baby boy Monty. Allie's story is full of twists and turns: deciding to go to Canada to give birth, life in the NICU, and the transition into motherhood sooner than expected. I hope you enjoy our conversation. Get the most out of each episode by checking out the show notes with links, resources and other related podcasts at: prenatalyogacenter.com Don't forget to grab your FREE guide, 5 Simple Solutions to the Most Common Pregnancy Pains HERE  If you love what you've been listening to, please leave a rating and review! Yoga| Birth|Babies (Apple) or on Spotify! To connect with Deb and the PYC Community:  Instagram & Facebook: @prenatalyogacenter Youtube: Prenatal Yoga Center Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Licensed therapists Mahaley Patel and Emily Souder share their personal and professional insights on NICU trauma, infant loss, and healing through writing and storytelling. Learn about their upcoming book Your NICU Story and how it helps families process grief and trauma after the NICU experience.

Tara Sundem took the first steps on her journey to co-founding Hushabye Nursery while working as a neonatal nurse practitioner in neonatal intensive care units.  She would help care for babies suffering from neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS), what used to be referred to as babies born addicted to various drugs.  The truth is that these babies are born dependent on these drugs but not addicted.  NAS is the term for those babies going through the withdrawal process, just like anyone else stopping exposure to drugs.  These babies would sometimes have to stay 30 days or more in the NICU without parents there.  Tara began to realize that there had to be a better way.  She wanted to give the babies a voice. After several encounters with parents who wanted to stay with their babies, she tried to calm a baby that was on the verge of getting a dose of morphine, the common treatment for babies in the NICU for NAS to prevent them from having a seizure.  She took the baby to a dark, quiet room and began to rock the baby while deeply breathing to calm herself like in yoga class.  This environment proved to be exactly what this baby needed, avoiding the need for morphine.  Tara had a new mission. In this episode of the Major Pain podcast, Tara shares her unique approach to neonatal abstinence syndrome. She co-founded Hushabye Nursery 5 years ago with the goal of helping babies be ok, helping parents care for those babies, and helping the family stay together.  She realized that Hushabye could meet families where they are, that opioid addiction is not a moral failing and that helping the family is helping the baby.  These babies are in danger of having multiple early adverse childhood experiences (ACE's) very early in life that will put them at risk of many physical and mental health challenges later in life.  In this episode of the Major Pain podcast Tara shares how Hushabye has made it their mission to help babies with NAS get the help they need while keeping families together. Learn more about Hushabye Nursery on their website: https://hushabyenursery.org/ PlayWatch the episode on YouTube or Spotify, listen on your favorite podcast platform or here on our website.

Comunistul care a dus România în NATO: Ion Iliescu (DW) - VIDEO Cum i-a trimis Ion Iliescu pe mineri să „reocupe” Piața Universității și le-a mulțumit pentru „înalta disciplină civică” după măcelul din 13-15 iunie (HotNews) - Justiția îl mai scapă o dată pe Ion Iliescu: ceremoniile funerare naționale echivalează cu relativizarea răului făcut (SpotMedia) - George Simion, singurul lider politic fără nici o reacție la moartea lui Ion Iliescu. Liderul extremist nu a avut nici o postare în 12 ore (G4Media) - Dacă un bunic sau un părinte v-a lăsat moştenire un apartament de 60.000 euro, un hotel, un cont cu câteva milioane de euro, să ştiţi că asta i se datorează lui Iliescu: Cum a ajuns ca un comunist să aibă cea mai mare contribuţie la împroprietărirea românilor pe gratis (apartamente, acţiuni), la formarea capitalului privat şi la dezvoltarea Bursei (Ziarul Financiar) Comunistul care a dus România în NATO: Ion Iliescu (DW) Ion Iliescu, primul președinte postcomunist al României și singurul care a avut trei mandate, a încetat ieri din viaţă la vârsta de 95 de ani. Fusese internat cu două luni în urmă suferind de cancer pulmonar. În timpul ultimei sale președinții 2000-2004, România a fost primită în NATO și a încheiat negocierile de aderare la Uniunea Europeană. Dar orientarea lui nu a fost de la început pro-occidentală, așa că s-a grăbit imediat după instalarea la putere să semneze un tratat bilateral cu URSS, cu doar câteva luni înainte de căderea Uniunii Sovietice, tratat care bloca pentru 15 ani aderarea României la alte alianțe politico-militare. Intrarea pe orbita Moscovei a avut loc, însă, chiar în perioada tulbure a căderii puterii comuniste, în zilele fierbinți dinaintea condamnării lui Nicolae Ceaușescu: atunci Ion Iliescu a cerut sprijin militar de la Moscova, potrivit unor documente descoperite 20 de ani mai târziu. A fost ultimul președinte, dacă nu chiar ultimul politician autohton bine ancorat ideologic în lumea războiului rece, probabil cel din urmă care a vrut să rămână „sărac și cinstit” și singurul acuzat de crime împotriva umanității pe care sistemul juridic a vrut să-l protejeze până la capăt.  Cum i-a trimis Ion Iliescu pe mineri să „reocupe” Piața Universității și le-a mulțumit pentru „înalta disciplină civică” după măcelul din 13-15 iunie (HotNews.ro) S-a intamplat la mai puțin de o lună de la primele alegeri de după Revoluție, la care Ion Iliescu fusese ales cu 85%. În dimineața zilei de 13 iunie 1990, poliția intervine brutal și evacuează manifestanții rămași în Piața Universității. Iliescu îi numise golani pe protestatari. În jurul prânzului muncitorii de la IMGB sunt și ei implicați în operațiunea Poliției. Balconul Pieței se redeschide. În dimineata zilei de 14 iunie, aproape 10.000 de mineri din Valea Jiului ajung la București, înarmați cu bâte, lanțuri și topoare. Minerii ajung în Piața Victoriei de unde Ion Iliescu îi trimite către Piața Universității, cu ordinul să o „reocupe”. Minerii îi bat sălbatic pe toți cei care le ies în cale, devastează Universitatea și Facultatea de Arhitectură, precum și sediile partidelor și redacțiile ziarelor. Poliția nu intervine, dimpotrivă participă alături de mineri la violențe. Potrivit datelor oficiale, șase persoane au murit, peste 1.000 au fost rănite și sute de persoane au fost arestate în acele zile. Cu toate acestea, asociațiile victimelor mineriadelor susțin că numărul persoanelor decedate s-ar ridică la peste 100 de persoane. Justiția îl mai scapă o dată pe Ion Iliescu: ceremoniile funerare naționale echivalează cu relativizarea răului făcut (SpotMedia) Moartea lui Ion Iliescu lasă României o moștenire care continuă toxicitatea uzurpărilor din 1989, când pactul de protecție reciprocă făcut cu oameni din fosta Securitate și din fosta nomenclatură a obligat țară la decenii de deturnări instituționale, sărăcie, polarizare și o hemoragie de resurse umane peste granițe, , comentează jurnalista SpotMedia Magda Grădinaru. Funeraliile de stat pentru Ion Iliescu arată eșecul moral al României politice din ultimii 35 de ani, consideră ea. Tergiversările din justiție, intenționate o bună parte din drum, impunitatea pe care a transmis-o justiția, cu dosarele Revoluției și Mineriadei, au devenit, pe măsură ce timpul dreptății s-a scurs, un eșec moral. Mie Ion Iliescu mi-a luat 10 ani din viață (Republica) Dacă România este astăzi cum este, asta e și datorită, și din cauza lui Ion Iliescu, scrie la rîndul său jurnalistul Florin Negruțiu. Co-fondatorul Republica și-i amintește pe unii bucureșteni fanatici ai lui Ion Iliescu, național-comuniști demni predecesori ai georgiștilor de azi, care le pupau mâinile minerilor care tocmai despicaseră țestele golanilor din Piața Universității. Sau care maimuțăreau partidele istorice și pe Coposu, care făcuse pușcărie politică.  „Nu ne vindem țara!” strigau din toți bojocii românii în 1990. Din patriotism, le-am dat țara pe tavă securiștilor și comuniștilor strâns uniți în jurul lui Ion Iliescu. Împreună au făcut „democrația originală” sau „capitalismul de cumetrie”, Sistemul corupt care dăinuie și azi. Adio lui Ion Iliescu: Arhitectul viclean al democrației Frankenstein din România” (Contributors) Un comunist neîmpăcat și un președinte care a sabotat democrația, așa arată Ion Iliescu în prespectiva istoricului britanic Tom Gallagher, un cunoscător de talie al României și al evoluțiilor din ultimii 50 de ani din societatea și politica noastră. Fiind un cameleon politic desăvârșit și un intrigant împătimit, este puțin probabil ca moartea lui Ion Iliescu să provoace o revărsare masivă de durere națională. Cele mai puternice rezerve vor fi exprimate de către cei care cunosc bine modul în care el a sabotat șansa României de a se integra în Occidentul democratic într-o manieră comparabilă cu cea a Poloniei sau a țărilor baltice. Ultranaționaliștii din noul val, cum sunt cei din AUR, împreună cu suveraniștii pentru care Călin Georgescu este un paravan convenabil, vor rămâne probabil reținuți sau chiar critici față de omul care a ordonat execuția Conducătorului ce adusese România pe culmile zelului național-comunist. Însă tot datorită manipulării neobosite a lui Iliescu a fost creat, în anii '90, un sistem politic cu structuri de putere, mentalități, peisaj mediatic și intelectual din care dușmanii libertății profită enorm și astăzi. George Simion, singurul lider politic fără nici o reacție la moartea lui Ion Iliescu. Liderul extremist nu a avut nici o postare în 12 ore (G4Media) George Simion, președintele partidului extremist AUR, e singurul lider al unui partid al majorității etnice care nu a avut nici o reacție la moartea lui Ion Iliescu în 12 ore de la decesul fostului președinte. Simion în mod normal postează zilnic în ritm alert. Marți, după moartea lui Ion Iliescu, liderii PSD, PNL, USR, președintele Nicușor Dan și foștii președinți ai României au avut mesaje publice prin care s-au poziționat față de primul președinte post-Revoluție. Nici partidul AUR nu a avut vreo comunicare oficială legată de fostul președinte, mort la 95 de ani, inculpat în cele două dosare majore soldate cu mii de morți și răniți – dosarul Revoluției din 1989 și dosarul Mineriadei din iunie 1990. G4Media reamintește că mai mulți lideri ai partidului extremist AUR au avut constant ieșiri publice în care au lăudat regimul comunist și epoca dictatorului Ceaușescu, făcând apel la electoratul nostalgic. Dacă un bunic sau un părinte v-a lăsat moştenire un apartament de 60.000 euro, un hotel, un cont cu câteva milioane de euro, să ştiţi că asta i se datorează lui Iliescu: Cum a ajuns ca un comunist să aibă cea mai mare contribuţie la împroprietărirea românilor pe gratis (apartamente, acţiuni), la formarea capitalului privat şi la dezvoltarea Bursei (Ziarul Financiar) Istoria noastră consemnează că Ion Iliescu (a fost singurul preşedinte pregătit să fie preşedinte, pentru că ceilalţi au ajuns preşedinţi printr-o conjunctură, iar ulterior s-au calificat la locul de muncă). Istoria ar trebui să mai consemneze că el, un comunist, cu şcoala de la Moscova, un comunist cu faţă umană, un socialist, un adept al perestroikăi lui Gorbaciov, un neocomunist, a fost cel mai mare preşedinte capitalist pe care l-a avut România. Ion Iliescu, un om de stânga, sărac dar cinstit, a fost omul, preşedintele care a avut cea mai mare contribuţie la împroprietărirea românilor după căderea comunismului, care, sub semnătura lui, a creat capitalismul din România, care a susţinut transformarea economiei.

In this deeply moving episode, Dr. Tony Ebel interviews Megan Stafiej, a mother whose daughter Harper's life was transformed through pediatric chiropractic care. Harper was born at 26 weeks and spent 97 days in the NICU, struggling with respiratory issues, failure to thrive, and multiple health challenges that left doctors without answers. After six weeks in the hospital with no improvement, Megan's desperate Facebook plea led her to discover pediatric chiropractic care. What followed was a miraculous transformation - Harper went from being labeled completely deaf and having seizure-like activity to responding to her name just hours after her first adjustment. This episode celebrates Harper's joyful spirit, her love for Chuggington trains and Florida beaches, and how her story continues to inspire families worldwide. Megan shares her journey from feeling unheard in the medical system to becoming a powerful advocate for other families, while honoring Harper's legacy of hope and healing.Key Topics & Timestamps([00:06:00]) - Harper's Difficult Beginning: Born at 26 Weeks and 97 Days in the NICU([00:11:00]) - The Facebook Plea That Changed Everything: Discovering Pediatric Chiropractic([00:16:00]) - The First Adjustment: Two Minutes of Peace and the Miracle of Harper Responding to Her Name([00:20:00]) - Harper's Transformation: From Diagnosis to Personality - Living Life to the Fullest([00:26:00]) - From Victim to Advocate: How Harper's Story Empowers Megan to Fight for Other Families([00:30:00]) - Harper's Lasting Legacy: How Her Story Continues to Save Lives and Build Community-- 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 HereSubscribe, share, and stay tuned for more incredible episodes unpacking the power of Nervous System focused care for children!

In this powerful episode, Dr. Stuart Fischbein—renowned OBGYN, midwifery ally, and co-host of the Birthing Instincts podcast—unpacks the truth behind modern obstetrics, the rise in unnecessary interventions, and what it really means to trust your body during birth. We explore my own C-section experience, why breech births aren't inherently dangerous, and how to prepare for a VBAC, twins, or a home birth—even when everyone around you says you're “high-risk.” This is not just about birth. It's about reclaiming our autonomy, questioning a broken system, and remembering that pregnancy is not a disease. It's a sacred biological process. WE TALK ABOUT:  08:10 – The truth behind rising C-section and NICU rates 11:55 – Choosing your birth team like you would buy a house 15:30 – Why midwifery care is essential, even if you choose a hospital birth 19:10 – What really causes the cascade of interventions 27:50 – My breech baby experience: Navigating fear, pressure, and a last-minute C-section 33:30 – Why doctors rarely ask if you want more kids after your first C-section 43:50 – VBACs: What the data actually says about risks and scar rupture 51:30 – The misleading “scar thickness” test and why some doctors weaponize it 56:20 – What hospitals don't want you to know about twin births and VBACs 1:01:20 – The outdated rituals of hospital birth and what to ask instead 1:07:30 – How the hospital environment sabotages labor 1:14:30 – Educating our daughters (and sons) to break the cycle 1:30:15 – Red flags to look out for in your OB care SPONSORS: Swap restless nights for real recovery with Magnesium Breakthrough by BiOptimizers (code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY) — the full-spectrum formula I trust for calmer nerves, balanced hormones, and deep, restorative sleep. RESOURCES: Trying to conceive? Join my Baby Steps Course to optimize your fertility with biohacking. Free gift: Download my hormone-balancing, fertility-boosting chocolate recipe. Explore my luxury retreats and wellness events for women. Shop my faves: Check out my Amazon storefront for wellness essentials. Dr. Stuart Fischbein's Birthing Instincts website and Instagram The Birthing Instincts podcast LET'S CONNECT: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music

In Episode 94 of Nursing Uncharted, host Ann sits down with Ashley White, a NICU travel nurse, to explore the heart and soul of nursing: advocacy. This episode takes a deep dive into the unique challenges and rewarding experiences of NICU nursing, where patient advocacy is not just a skill but a lifeline. Ashley shares compelling personal stories that highlight the barriers nurses face when speaking up for their patients and the critical role of effective communication with physicians.The conversation also uncovers the power of teamwork in healthcare, the importance of self-awareness in building professional relationships, and the courage it takes to ask for help—especially in the ever-changing world of travel nursing. Whether you're a seasoned nurse or just starting your journey, this episode is a powerful reminder of the vital role nurses play in ensuring patient safety and the strength it takes to have a voice in the healthcare system.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Guest Background03:05 Passion for NICU and Patient Advocacy05:50 The Importance of Nurse-Physician Communication08:54 Challenges in Advocacy and Real-Life Experiences12:08 Navigating Barriers in Nursing15:04 The Role of Teamwork in Nursing18:09 Travel Nursing Experiences and Adaptability20:54 Self-Awareness and Professional Relationships23:28 The Importance of Asking for Help26:30 Patient Advocacy and Safety29:26 The Two Challenge Rule in Healthcare32:22 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Celebrate Nurses Month with us on Instagram @AMNNurse! About AnnAnn King, a seasoned travel nurse with a remarkable 14-year track record, has dedicated the past 13 years to specializing in Neonatal ICU. Ann has been traveling with AMN Healthcare for 4.5 years, enriching her expertise with diverse experiences. Currently residing in San Diego, Ann not only thrives in her nursing career but also serves as the host of the Nursing Uncharted podcast, where she shares invaluable insights and stories from the world of nursing. Connect with Ann on Instagram @annifer05 No Better Place than CA! Book your assignment in the Golden State Today! Level up your career today! Find your dream travel assignment! Support for every step. Learn more about AMN Healthcare's EAP Program. Share the opportunity and refer a friend today! Ready to start your next travel assignment in the Golden State? Browse CA Jobs! Episode Sponsor:We're proudly sponsored by AMN Healthcare, the leader in healthcare staffing and workforce solutions. Explore their services at AMN Healthcare. Discover job opportunities and manage your assignments with ease using AMN Passport. Download the AMN Passport App today! Join Our Communities: WebsiteYouTubeInstagramApple PodcastsSpotifyLinkedInFacebook Powered by AMN Healthcare

Kylee shares how she transitioned from NICU nurse to full-time travel blogger and business owner without a perfect plan or overnight success. If you're a nurse feeling stuck, burnt out, or craving a non-traditional career path, this episode breaks down the mindset shifts and real-life steps it took to walk away from the hospital and design a life on her own terms.   Grab my travel nurse course I mentioned below: The Ultimate Travel Nurse Bundle - https://www.passportsandpreemies.com/product/album/   Join our monthly newsletter for updates on travel, nursing, and wellness - https://astounding-writer-222.ck.page/9de8c9fcc0  Follow us on Instagram @life_beyond_the_bedside & @passportsandpreemies Follow Kylee on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@passportsandpreemies Follow Kylee on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@passportsandpreemies Check out our nurses only group trips on Instagram at @beyondthebedside Check out the website www.passportsandpreemies.com    

In this episode of The Running Wine Mom, host Samantha Cieslinski sits down with the incredible Kristin Revere — founder of Gold Coast Doulas, co-author of Supported: Your Guide to Birth and Baby, and a fierce advocate for maternal health.Kristin shares her powerful journey from political fundraising to full-time doula work, building a values-driven business, and navigating the early parenting years with both compassion and grit. From birth plans and NICU surprises to pandemic pivots and postpartum advocacy, this conversation is both eye-opening and heartwarming.Whether you're a new mom, a mom-to-be, or just need to hear someone say “you're doing better than you think,” this one's for you.

Los artículos que se tratan en el episodio de hoy están listados aquí: Associations of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia and Infection with School-Age Brain Development in Children Born Preterm.Kim C, Ufkes S, Guo T, Chau V, Synnes A, Grunau RE, Miller SP.J Pediatr. 2025 Jun;281:114524. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2025.114524. Epub 2025 Feb 27. PMID: 40023219.Active Treatment vs Expectant Management of Patent Ductus Arteriosus in Preterm Infants: A Meta-Analysis.Buvaneswarran S, Wong YL, Liang S, Quek SC, Lee J.JAMA Pediatr. 2025 May 27:e251025. doi: 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2025.1025. Online ahead of print.PMID: 40423988 Occurrence and Time of Onset of Intraventricular Hemorrhage in Preterm Neonates: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Individual Patient Data.Nagy Z, Obeidat M, Máté V, Nagy R, Szántó E, Veres DS, Kói T, Hegyi P, Major GS, Garami M, Gasparics Á, Te Pas AB, Szabó M.JAMA Pediatr. 2025 Feb 1;179(2):145-154. doi: 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2024.5998.PMID: 39786414  Bienvenidos a La Incubadora: una conversación sobre neonatología y medicina basada en evidencia. Nuestros episodios ofrecen la dosis ideal (en mg/kg) de los más recientes avances para el neonato y para las increíbles personas que forman parte de la medicina neonatal. Soy tu host, Maria Flores Cordova, MD. Este podcast está presentado por los médicos neonatólogos Dani de Luis Rosell, Elena Itriago, Carolina Michel y Juliana Castellanos. No dudes en enviarnos preguntas, comentarios o sugerencias a nuestro correo electrónico: nicupodcast@gmail.comSíguenos en nuestras redes:Twitter: @incubadorapodInstagram: @laincubadorapodcast Creado originalmente por Ben Courchia MD y Daphna Yasova Barbeau MD http://www.the-incubator.org

Cum să învingem populismul ? Iată o întrebare care-i preocupă în cel mai înalt grad pe strategii și comentatorii politici din întreaga lume. Și iată că, pentru comentatorul ziarului britanic Financial Times, un exemplu de bună practică vine chiar din România. ”Insurgenții ating coarda sensibilă a electoratului din întreaga lume. Dar România a ripostat”. Iată titlul articolului aparținând comentatorului ziarului Financial Times, Alec Russell: Pe întreg continentul, partid după partid mainstream își pierd relevanța și încrederea, condamnate de propria lor automulțumire. Și nu este vorba doar despre Europa. Donald Trump este pe val. Din Chile până în Japonia, în moduri diferite, chemarea de sirenă a populismului atinge coarda sensibilă. Așadar, cum să răspundem? La nivel global, liberalii sunt deprimați. Dar pentru cei înclinați să-și piardă curajul, avem un răspuns: mergeți la București, capitala  retro-șic a României. Acolo puteți urma un curs de perfecționare despre cum să-i țineți la distanță pe populiști. Așadar, într-o regiune cu o istorie de naționalism profund și coaptă pentru exploatarea de către roboții ruși, nu a fost o surpriză faptul că populiștii au fost în cursa pentru alegerile din acest an - până când au dat peste un creier tăcut, cu o istorie în a face lucruri. Nicușor Dan, profesorul de matematică și fostul primar al Bucureștiului, care a fost ales președinte în mai, ezită când i se cere sfatul pentru colegii centriști. Dar el și performanța sa întruchipează o serie de lecții relevante pentru Sir Keir Starmer, prim-ministrul britanic aflat în impas, și pentru alți lideri dezorientați de valul populist. Prima este credibilitatea, pierdută în Marea Britanie după o serie de promisiuni neîndeplinite de-a lungul anilor. „În România, oamenii i-au susținut pe populiști pentru că nu au încredere în stat, în autorități”, spune Dan. „Văd corupție, nedreptate... Singurul scop este să recâștigem încrederea oamenilor.” Soluția sa este o veche realitate politică: îndepliniți sarcinile plictisitoare ale guvernării, iar alegătorii s-ar putea să vă țină minte pentru asta. Ca primar al Bucureștiului, s-a ocupat de dezvoltatorii imobiliari în numele oamenilor de rând și a supervizat o modernizare a sistemului de încălzire al orașului: obiective simple, dar neprețuite. Apoi, este tonul. „Chiar dacă societatea este polarizată, am încercat să fiu civilizat cu ceilalți”, spune Dan. „Încerc să am dialog. Oamenii au simțit că nu sunt luați în considerare.” Președintele vorbește atât de încet încât trebuie să te străduiești să-l auzi, dar știe cum să-și apere poziția, ca în dezbaterea preelectorală în care a demolat promisiunile  nesustenabile ale adversarului său.   Și apoi, există utilizarea strategică a tăcerii. Așteaptă faimoasele 15-20 de secunde înainte de a răspunde la unele întrebări. A fi prea meticulos cu megafonul ar fi o greșeală: cei care stăpânesc media digitală, cum ar fi Trump și Farage, sunt cei care fac profit. Dar reflexivitatea sa este un contrast valoros cu zgomotul dușmanilor săi. România manifestă, de asemenea, lecții mai puțin edificatoare de democrație. JD Vance avea dreptate să critice intervenția instanțelor în interzicerea campaniei prezidențiale a lui Călin Georgescu, naționalistul favorit de atunci. Acest lucru a stat la baza unui articol pe care l-am scris în luna mai, sub titlul „Cum să nu combatem populismul: o lecție din România”, amintește autorul. Acum pot să-mi scriu propria replică. Luna de miere a lui Dan se va termina în curând. Dar lecțiile pe care le oferă în prezent rămân: faceți lucrurile să se întâmple, arătați respect, nu dansați pe muzica populiștilor și amintiți-vă de puterea tăcerii strategice.   Ascultați rubrica ”Eurocronica”, cu Ovidiu Nahoi, în fiecare zi, de luni până vineri, de la 8.45 și în reluare duminica, de la 15.00, numai la RFI România

România guvernată prin crize. E posibilă o reformă reală a clasei politice? ANALIZĂ (Adevărul) - Paradoxal, în timp ce România este în cea mai proastă situaţie fiscală din ultimii 15 ani, românii înregistrează cea mai mare acumulare de capital, de avere din toată istoria (Ziarul Financiar) - România părăsită: 1,2 milioane de case goale în sate. Unele comune, chiar dacă sunt lângă Capitală, au un sfert din locuințe părăsite (Europa Liberă) -  Eroare de strategie. De ce era nevoie de Nicușor Dan sau Ilie Bolojan la Broșteni (SpotMedia) La Broșteni, Suceava, deși Guvernul României a reacționat rapid, a trimis forțe masive de intervenție în zonă, sprijin material, logistic, hrană, apă, absența președintelui sau a prim-ministrului a creat un vid de autoritate ocupat rapid de propaganda Rusiei. Toată promovarea politică, de un cinism înfiorător, făcută de George Simion și de Călin Georgescu, profitând de suferința celor afectați de tragedie, a fost posibilă pentru că președintele și prim-ministrul, cei care aveau autoritatea publică și morală să arate sprijin pentru cei aflați la necaz, nu au fost prezenți. Poate absența lor a fost justificată, poate au considerat că o astfel de deplasare ar putea fi interpretată ca fiind populistă, poate că s-au ferit să transforme o tragedie într-un eveniment politic. Toate acestea, în opinia jurnalistului SpotMedia, sunt raționamente valabile, de bun simț și decizii logice într-o situație normală. Dar dacă ne uităm în jur, România gâfâie și scârțâie din toate balamalele ca să păstreze aparența de normalitate. Rusia trage spre țara noastră cu toate armele războiului hibrid. Simion și Georgescu sunt folosiți la maximum pentru a crește neîncredere în democrație, instabilitatea economică și socială, pentru a provoca o serie de crize politice. România guvernată prin crize. E posibilă o reformă reală a clasei politice? ANALIZĂ (Adevărul) Cabinetul condus de Ilie Bolojan se înscrie într-un șir mai lung de guverne care au debutat cu scandaluri legate de membri săi încă din prima lună. În ultimele 3 echipe guvernamentale 9 miniștri au plecat ca urmare a unor presiuni publice. Astfel de scandaluri arată că România are nevoie și de politicieni, iar partidele trebuie să găsească mecanismele de promovare necesare pentru a aduce la vârf oamenii potriviți, spune profesorul Radu Carp. Citiți mai mult în ziarul Adevărul. Paradoxal, în timp ce România este în cea mai proastă situaţie fiscală din ultimii 15 ani, românii înregistrează cea mai mare acumulare de capital, de avere din toată istoria (Ziarul financiar) Toată România este cuprinsă de febra ajustărilor fiscale-bugetare, creşterea TVA şi a altor taxe, restructurarea bugetară, pensiile speciale, etc. Toată lumea a auzit că România are cel mai mare deficit bugetar din Uniunea Europeană - 9,3% în 2024, toată lumea a auzit că guvernul trebuie să reducă deficitul bugetar şi de aceea trebuie puse în aplicare pachetele fiscale 1,2,3, şi câte or mai fi. Guvernul este cu spatele la zid, suntem într-un mare derapaj fiscal, cresc taxele şi impozitele, dar înregistrăm cea mai mare acumulare de capital, chiar de la cel mai sărac român până la cel mai bogat român. De unde vine asta: 1. Averea imobiliară a românilor, formată din apartamente, case, terenuri, clădiri de birouri, spaţii logistice, creşte de la an la an odată cu creşterile de preţuri de pe piaţa imobiliară. Conform estimărilor, averea imobiliară a depăşit 500 de miliarde de euro şi se îndreaptă către 550 de miliarde de euro, dacă nu chiar mai mult. 2. Depozitele bancare ale românilor, persoane fizice sunt la un maxim istoric – 389 de miliarde de lei. 3. Titlurile de stat. Soldul titlurilor de stat vândute către populaţie în lei şi valută a depăşit 46 miliarde de lei. Integral în ZF. Creșterea TVA la locuințe pune capac la șansa familiilor tinere de-a-și cumpăra o casă și presează în sus prețul chiriilor: de ce au explodat prețurile în ultimii 4 ani? Programul „Noua Casă”, tot mai inaccesibil (CursDeGuvernare) Majorarea cotei de TVA de la 9% la 21%, la achiziția unei locuințe noi, de la 1 august, va avea un impact puternic asupra pieței imobiliare, deja afectată de scumpirile generate de inflația ridicată la materialele de construcții din ultimii trei ani. Până acum, livrarea de locuințe noi cu o suprafață până la 120mp și o valoare de maxim 600.000 lei (exclusiv TVA) realizate către persoane fizice beneficia de cota redusă de TVA de 9%, dacă sunt îndeplinite condițiile și formalitățile prevăzute în Codul Fiscal. Această facilitate fiscală a fost esențială pentru sprijinirea accesului la o locuință, în special pentru tinerii care accesau programul „Prima Casă”. Trecerea la cota unică de TVA de 21%, reprezintă în practică o majorare cu 133% a cotei de TVA. Programul Noua Casă lansat în 2009 este unul dintre puținele programe guvernamentale care s-a bucurat de un real succes. Până la finele lunii decembrie 2024, au fost 334.048 de beneficiari, fiind acordate garanții în valoare de 31,6 miliarde lei, care au susținut credite totalizând peste 64 miliarde lei. Însă ca urmare a creșterilor de prețuri, numărul locuințelor finalizate a scăzut de la un vârf de 73.338 în 2022 la 60.787 în 2004, ceea ce reprezintă o reducere de 17,3% în doar doi ani. România părăsită: 1,2 milioane de case goale în sate. Unele comune, chiar dacă sunt lângă Capitală, au un sfert din locuințe părăsite (Europa Liberă) Un sfert din totalul locuințelor din România sunt nelocuite: mai exact 2,5 milioane de case. Iar aproximativ jumătate dintre acestea sunt la țară. Satele părăsite nu sunt doar în zone greu accesibile din munți sau Delta Dunării. Sunt comune care sunt și la 50 de kilometri de București și care au 25% dintre case neocupate. Europa Liberă a vizitat trei dintre ele: Răsmirești, în județul Teleorman, la 70 de kilometri de București, comuna Ciocârlia, județul Ialomița, și satul Valea Unghiului, din județul Prahova, unde pe străzi, nu e nimeni. Nici nu prea mai are cine să fie. Dacă la sfârșitul secolului al XIX-lea aici erau 320 de oameni, în 2022 mai locuiau 79. Statul român, eșec lamentabil în atragerea de bani europeni pentru cele mai poluate județe (PressOne) România are la dispoziție 2,13 miliarde de euro, fonduri nerambursabile de la Uniunea Europeană, prin Programul Național Tranziție Justă (2021–2027), pentru înverzirea a șase județe: Gorj, Hunedoara, Dolj, Galați, Prahova și Mureș, unde funcționează unii dintre cei mai mari poluatori industriali. Potrivit PressOne, la aproape trei ani de la aprobarea programului, România nu a accesat aceste fonduri. Programul este blocat, atrage atenția Eliza Barnea, expertă Bankwatch și membră în Comitetul de Monitorizare care supraveghează implementarea. Printre prioritățile Proiectului Tranziție Justă sunt crearea de locuri de muncă, reconversia profesională, atragerea de investiții verzi, reducerea amprentei de carbon, precum și reducerea impactului social și economic al tranziției către neutralitate climatică. „Statul nu face din sport o prioritate”. David Popovici a tras un nou semnal de alarmă la revenirea din Singapore (Golazo) „Sportul e cel mai bun ambasador al unei țări”. David Popovici (20 de ani) a revenit în România din Singapore, după Campionatele Mondiale de natație la care a reușit să câștige două medalii de aur, la 100m și 200m liber. A fost întâmpinat cu aplauze din partea celor prezenți și a primit și un buchet de flori. Golazo a consemnat declarațiile înotătorului. „Una dintre dorințele mele este să încerc să ajut să se realizeze ceva”.   „Bazinul din Complexul «Lia Manoliu» trebuie renovat. Am vorbit despre asta când? Acum un an, după Jocurile Olimpice de la Paris, când am avut multe camere în față și o s-o fac din nou”.

"I'm excited, and also a little freaked out!" Jess Movold is a running and strength coach who lives in Austin, TX, with her husband and their son, Battle. Battle is appropriately named: He was born at just 26 weeks and 2 days, and spent 167 days in the NICU. Today, he's a happy, healthy three-year-old, and he's getting promoted to Big Brother this fall. In this episode, Jess talks about making it to the third trimester, and celebrates being "the most pregnant she's ever been!" She reflects on a pregnancy loss, and talks about how she's feeling on the run, at Hyrox, and in this new-to-her phase of life. Plus: The Hunting Wives, celebrity crushes, and so much more. SPONSOR:  New Balance: Click here to get your hands on the just-released Rebel v5! Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!

Today, Ali sits down with a true powerhouse in the infertility community: Rebecca Flick, Chief External Affairs Officer at RESOLVE, who has spent the past 20 years advocating for fertility patients nationwide. Rebecca opens up about her own deeply personal infertility journey, including her diagnosis of premature ovarian failure (and how that language has evolved), discovering she carries the MTHFR gene (and what that really means), and navigating IVF. She shares her experience of transferring three embryos, welcoming her son (now a teenager), and conceiving her daughter years later—without ART. Rebecca also reflects on the power of advocacy, how RESOLVE has grown, and the ways the infertility landscape has transformed over the past two decades.For more, go to www.resolve.orgFollow on IG: @resolve TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: TTC; ART; IVF; MTHFR gene; premature ovarian failure; embryo transfer; advocacy 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/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/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ever wondered why some adults struggle with anxiety, depression, or feeling overwhelmed even in safe situations? The answer might trace back to something as common as being left to cry it out as a baby. In this mini episode, Dr. Aimie dives deep into the biology behind how early childhood experiences, including seemingly normal parenting practices, can program our immune cells for danger and create lasting brain inflammation, explaining the long-term effects of crying it out on mental health. Responding to a listener's question about brain inflammation in babies, Dr. Aimie reveals what's actually happening inside tiny brains when they're left to cry it out, and how this creates the anxiety and depression we see later in life. You'll discover how your body's own biology might be perpetuating nervous system dysregulation from experiences you don't even remember. In this episode, you'll learn: How stress in early childhood creates “primed” microglia in the brain Why these primed immune cells can trigger brain inflammation, anxiety, and depression later in life The difference between stress and trauma (and why babies are especially vulnerable) Why common experiences like birth trauma, NICU stays, and “crying it out” can rewire your stress response for life The link between microglia activation, brain fog, decision fatigue, and emotional overwhelm Practical steps for healing brain inflammation from childhood trauma and calming your nervous system Whether you're working on your own healing or helping others who still feel stuck after therapy, this episode will help you understand why your body can still feel anxious and overwhelmed even when you know you're safe. Plus get simple tools to help your brain's immune system begin to heal!  

Dr. Tony Ebel shares a comprehensive 5-step framework for advocating for your child in hospital and medical intervention settings. Drawing from his personal experiences with his son Oliver's 6-week NICU stay and recent emergency room visits, Dr. Tony provides practical strategies for parents to navigate medical decisions with confidence. He emphasizes the importance of slowing down, asking the right questions, trusting parental instincts, and thorough documentation when facing medication decisions, surgeries, or medical interventions.The episode covers the paradox of modern medicine - its life-saving emergency capabilities versus its role in chronic illness - and empowers parents to take control of healthcare decisions for their children. Dr. Tony provides real-world examples and teaches parents how to avoid being "upsold" unnecessary medical interventions while still receiving appropriate care.Key Topics & Timestamps[00:01:00] - Introduction to the 5-Step Advocacy Framework [00:04:00] - Oliver's NICU Story and Medical "Upselling" [00:06:00] - Step 1: Slow Down the Decision [00:11:00] - Step 2: Ask for Full Explanation (Risks, Benefits, Alternatives) [00:13:00] - Step 3: Get Clarity on Urgency [00:18:00] - Step 4: Trust Your Gut and Seek Second Opinion [00:20:00] - Step 5: Document Everything [00:27:00] - Bonus Step 6: Bring an Advocate-- 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 HereSubscribe, share, and stay tuned for more incredible episodes unpacking the power of Nervous System focused care for children!

Send us a textWhat happens when a tiny heart warrior inspires a movement of love and advocacy? In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Haley Graham, whose daughter Emberly Dawn was born with multiple heart defects, including a rare Taussig-Bing anomaly. Haley takes us through the emotional journey from that first concerning ultrasound to the founding of Embers of Love, a nonprofit that's changing lives across Manitoba.Haley shares the raw truth of those early days—the quiet car ride home after receiving concerning news at her 41-week ultrasound, being flown from Winnipeg to Edmonton for emergency treatment just days after Emberly's birth, and the month spent in a hotel across from the children's hospital. Her story captures both the inherent isolation of receiving a CHD diagnosis and the profound community support that emerged to sustain them.The name "Embers of Love" came from a touching observation made during Emberly's hospital stay—that this tiny baby somehow "spreads embers of love to everyone she meets." What began with handmade keychains and candles has blossomed into a significant advocacy organization that's participated in over 35 initiatives since 2023. From donating sound machines to the NICU to organizing craft kits for Heart Camp campers, Haley shows how personal experience can transform into meaningful community action.Most moving is Haley's reflection on how Amberlee has become "the flame to our family fire," completely shifting their perspective on what matters in life. Her story reminds us that even in our most vulnerable moments, we can find purpose, create lasting change, and spread those precious embers of love to others walking similar paths.Ready to get involved in supporting the CHD community? Visit www.heartsunitetheglobe.com to learn how you can join our volunteer team and make a difference in the lives of heart warriors and their families.Links:Embers of Love: https://www.embersoflove.ca/World's smallest pacemaker story: https://tinyurl.com/TinyPmakerFascinating article about the history of the Taussig-Bing Anomaly. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2801930/Wholesome TV Picks: Stop Wasting Time, Start Watching Shows You TrustFamily-friendly TV & movie recs from a parent, not a critic. 10-min episodes every Wed.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showAnna's Buzzsprout Affiliate LinkBaby Blue Sound CollectiveSocial Media Pages:Apple PodcastsFacebookInstagramMeWeTwitterYouTubeWebsite

In a world that often sweeps trauma under the rug and expects survivors to simply “move on,” Lindsay Jepperson's story is a clarion call for honesty, healing, and hope. On a recent episode of Crafting a Meaningful Life, Lindsay sat down with the host to share her journey from a childhood marked by abuse and addiction to a life anchored in faith, service, and purpose. Her message is clear: no matter the storm, you can adjust your sails and chart a new course. She gives Mary the most powerful lessons from her story, offering actionable advice and in-depth insights for anyone seeking to overcome adversity, support others, or simply live more meaningfully.  Key Lessons and Ideas: The Power of Resilience:    Lindsay's early life was marked by significant challenges, including being a NICU baby, experiencing childhood sexual abuse, and navigating the foster care system. Despite these hardships, she emerged stronger, showing us that resilience is not about avoiding difficulties but about facing them head-on and growing through them. Faith and Recovery:    Lindsay's journey through heroin addiction to recovery is a powerful reminder of the importance of faith and daily commitment. She emphasizes that recovery is a daily choice, supported by grounding habits like prayer, journaling, and the Miracle Morning routine. Using Your Voice:    One of the most profound messages from Lindsay is the importance of using your voice to overcome adversity. She shares how speaking out about her experiences has not only helped her heal but also empowered others to share their truths and seek help. The Impact of Small Wins:    Simple daily actions, like making your bed, can set a positive tone for the day and contribute to a sense of accomplishment and control. These small wins are crucial in maintaining mental and emotional well-being. Breaking Generational Curses:    Lindsay's commitment to being a different kind of mother, wife, and community member highlights the importance of breaking negative cycles and creating a positive legacy for future generations. Finding Joy in Simple Moments:    Lindsay finds immense joy in spending time with her children and engaging in activities that nurture her inner child. This serves as a beautiful reminder to cherish the simple, everyday moments that bring us happiness. Curiosities and Insights: Adjusting Your Sails:   Lindsay's book, Adjusting Your Sails: Anchoring to God in the Storms of Life, is a profound exploration of how to navigate life's challenges with faith and resilience. It's available on Amazon. Lindsay's Website: https://www.lindsayjepperson.org/ MaryCraftsInc.com

Send us a textIn this episode of Beyond the Beeps, siblings of NICU babies share their personal experiences and insights on navigating life with a sibling in the NICU. They discuss the challenges, emotions, and responsibilities they faced, as well as the lessons learned about patience, awareness, and resilience. The conversation emphasizes the importance of support from parents and healthcare providers, and the need for open communication about the realities of having a sibling in the NICU. The siblings also reflect on their hopes for the future and the unique skills they have developed through their experiences.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 textThe Kim B. Davis Show featuring Dr. Angela Celeste May, a clinical, organizational, and forensically trained psychologist, President and Co-founder of A.M. May and Associates, Inc., President and founder of Celeste Productions, Inc., Author, Editor, former columnist, Musician, and 2023 President's Distinction Award winner from the Michigan Psychological Association Foundation discusses, America's Obsession/Entitlement with Black Bodies. We talk about Adriana Smith, a brain dead woman who gave birth to a baby boy named Chance who is in NICU and we examine J. Marion Sims, the father of gynecology and the story of Henrietta Lacks whose cells were kept alive and used without her family's knowledge. The story continues on join in on the conversation.The Kim B. Davis Show is a conversational platform that engages issues around mental health, well-being, and political engagement. You can also email me at Kimberly@kimberlybatchelordavis.comSupport the showThank you for tuning in to the Kim B. Davis Show. You can visit KimBDavis.com to learn more about me as an author and you can find me on FaceBook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, TikTok, and LinkedIn. You can see this show on YouTube.com/KimberlyBatchelorDavis. Thank you again for your support and always remember, Be Magnificent.

Today's guest is sharing her story as a survivor of postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, and birth trauma caused by random placental abruption. She is also a NICU mama who learned to balance parenting with the start of her psychotherapy practice to bring therapy to a rural area. Her story has multi-faceted, beautiful parts, and we are honored to have her here. Beth Partain is a licensed clinical social worker and the mother of three beautiful children. She founded Flourish Counseling and Consulting in 2020 to empower women and bring specialized perinatal expertise to an area where it was previously inaccessible. Her passion stemmed from her experience with the local hospital as she struggled through PPD, PPA, and birth/NICU trauma. Beth is the first mental health provider in Owensboro, KY, and the western Kentucky area to have a perinatal mental health certification. She serves on the new Maternal Health Council at her hospital and is a Blue Dot Ambassador, working in advocacy with the Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance. She has led two PSI Climbs in Owensboro. Beth works hard to help train local healthcare workers and therapists to identify PMADs from a trauma-informed care focus.  Show Highlights: Beth's story: Her first pregnancy was normal until a random placental abruption at 34 weeks forced an emergency C-section, a three-week NICU stay, and almost zero mental health support. Placental abruption: what it is, how it is detected, and the results Beth's shock and surprise at how quickly things changed and progressed to an unexpected birth, and navigating a NICU stay for her baby Looking back at the mental health struggles for Beth and her husband, with no support Beth's realization that she had postpartum depression and anxiety, but did not have access to help Finding help and starting therapy (as a therapist) Making the difficult decision to have another child and grow their family further Beth's commitment to bringing perinatal care to her rural area and training more providers in the care that she wished she could have had Making connections and partnering with PSI Great strides of progress and encouraging outcomes in changing the PNMH climate in Beth's area of Kentucky Resources: Flourish Counseling and Consulting Connect with Beth Partain: Facebook Call the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline at 1-833-TLC-MAMA or visit cdph.ca.gov Please find resources in English and Spanish at Postpartum Support International, or by phone/text at 1-800-944-4773. There are many free resources, like online support groups, peer mentors, a specialist provider directory, and perinatal mental health training for therapists, physicians, nurses, doulas, and anyone who wants to be more supportive in offering services.  You can also follow PSI on social media: Instagram, Facebook, and most other platforms Visit www.postpartum.net/professionals/certificate-trainings/ for information on the grief course.   Visit my website, www.wellmindperinatal.com, for more information, resources, and courses you can take today! If you are a California resident looking for a therapist in perinatal mental health, email me about openings for private pay clients! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What does it look like to raise a toddler on a farm, manage multiple Ag businesses, and find your footing again after a traumatic postpartum experience?Tune into Mariah's honest conversation with Shelby Watson-Hampton, fourth-generation farmer, writer, Ag leader, and creator of The Farmed Life, to explore the many layers of modern rural motherhood. From redefining what community means to embracing a more grounded rhythm after the birth of her son, Shelby shares her story with vulnerability, humor, and a whole lot of insight.They also talk about what it's like to become mothers later in life, why the term geriatric pregnancy needs a rebrand, and how our generation is bringing back village-making - not in the traditional sense, but in a way that truly honors who we are as modern mothers and business owners.This episode is for any mama who's doing things differently, who's building a life outside the box, and who believes community is essential, not optional.In This Episode, You'll Hear:• Why community (both online and in real life) is essential for moms in business• What rural motherhood actually looks like behind the highlight reel• How Shelby juggles family, farming, and work outside of her vineyard• Her experience with postpartum complications, NICU time, and navigating early motherhood during the formula shortage• The vision behind The Farmed Life and how she's using her voice to connect and uplift rural women• A conversation about age, ambition, and the layered decisions women face around timing, pregnancy, and careerConnect with Shelby:• Purchase her book: Grace, Grit & Lipstick• Website: thefarmedlife.org• Instagram: @the_farmed_lifeWays to Connect Outside the Podcast Follow CEO & Founder on Instagram: @mariahstockman Follow Made for Mothers on Instagram:@madeformothers.co Join the Virtual Village: A community and monthly membership for business owning mamas! Special promo for our podcast listeners, get 20% off your first quarterly enrollment with code TWENTYOFF at https://www.madeformothersco.com/membership SHOP CEO MAMA MERCH designed just for business-owning mamas https://shopmadeformothers.com/

It's World IVF Day! Today, Ali is talking to her friend and former Infertile AF guest, Emily Patel, about The Hopeful Families Collection, Emily's new initiative to bring books into public and school libraries to celebrate the many ways families are created, including assisted reproductive technology (ART), adoption, surrogacy, and donor conception, while helping all children learn that every family is built with love and hope. Emily talks about why she created this movement, some of the books that will be included (including Ali's books, Work of ART and Beautiful Bird!) and how listeners can help support the mission. "The goal is to bring awareness," Emily says. "Even with our family, we're a bi-racial couple with donor-conceived children from two different donors, which is not a very traditional story. "It's wanting to allow those families that are unique to be represented in books, and making sure that other families can educate their children from a very early age that it's ok that you have friends who have families that look different from you, that came together differently than you. We can celebrate our differences, because it's truly just love that creates a family." For more, go to www.hopefulmamafoundation.orgFollow on IG: @hopefulmamafoundationTOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: TTC; ART; IVF; IUI; surrogacy; embryo adoption; adoption; single mom by choice; single parent by choice; donor conception 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

 “The tears legitimately just turned to curiosity—and she wanted to play.” – Mary Jenner, BSN and Founder of the Butterfly Pig Meet Mary, a former pediatric oncology nurse turned full-time entrepreneur and founder of The Butterfly Pig. In this heartfelt episode, Mary opens up about how play transformed her bedside care, her daughter's unexpected NICU stay due to HIE, and how she's now helping families and clinicians reduce pediatric medical trauma through imaginative medical play tools. Listen in to discover how Mary's passion is revolutionizing how we empower kids and parents in healthcare.

Send us a textIn this episode, David McCulley and Betsy Crouch interview Dr. Benjamin Fensterheim, a neonatology physician scientist, who shares his journey through medical training, the inspiration behind his immunology research, and the importance of bridging the gap between basic science and clinical neonatology. The conversation delves into the challenges faced by physician scientists, the evolving landscape of neonatal care, and the need for innovative therapies in the NICU. Dr. Fensterheim emphasizes the significance of community and mentorship in supporting early-career researchers and advocates for the value of science in improving healthcare outcomes for 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!

Send Kiona a Text Message!Katie dives into the details of the birth she experienced with her son Zion, and talks about how rough postpartum was for her after the traumatic birth she experienced, especially since Zion was diagnosed with Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy in addition to the discovery that he has optic nerve hypoplasia. birthasweknowitpodcast.com/89Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes only with no intention of giving or replacing any medical advice. I, Kiona Nessenbaum, am not a licensed medical professional. All advice that is given on the podcast is from the personal experience of the storytellers. All medical or health-related questions should be directed to your licensed provider.  Tune in to episode 65-Angela Roberts-IVF-Miscarriage-Cesarean-Endometriosis-Preeclampsia-HELLP-Micro Preemie-NICU-Bennett to hear another parent speak about their journey through medical diagnosis. Resources:Perinatal Support of Washington: https://perinatalsupport.org/ Postpartum Support International: https://www.postpartum.netDefinitions:Neonatal hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE)Optic Nerve Hypoplasia Support the showThank you so much for tuning in to this episode! If you like this podcast, don't hesitate to share it and leave a review so it can bring the podcast to the attention of others. If you want to share your own birth story or experience on the Birth As We Know It™️ Podcast, head over to https://birthasweknowitpodcast.com/ or fill out this Guest Request Form. Support the podcast and become a part of the BAWKI™️ Community by becoming a Patron on the Birth As We Know It Patreon Page! And don't forget to join in on the fun in the Private Facebook Group!

On this expert minisode, Dylan Morgan of Cascade Cryobank, a sperm bank based in Washington, talks about innovations and recent happenings in the world of sperm donation. Cascade Cryobank was founded in response to the need for safe, high-quality donor sperm that has emerged in recent years. Their mission is to recruit outstanding donors and to produce frozen sperm of exceptional quality for use by families and individuals pursuing assisted reproductive care. Dylan talks about how Cascade Cryobank is implementing video calls between potential donors and recipients, and how AI is being incorporated into the fertility and sperm donation world, making it potentially easier for intended parents and donors. For more, go to cascadecryobank.com Follow on IG: @cascadecryobank TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: TTC; ART; sperm donation; innovations in sperm donation; intended parents; AI and fertilityEPISODE 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

This week on Barely Famous, Kail chats with Cori Broadus - entrepreneur and daughter of Snoop Dogg about growing up in fame, living with lupus, surviving a stroke, and becoming a first-time mom to a NICU baby. Cori opens up about her mental health journey, her faith, and building her beauty brand, Choc Factory. It's a raw and powerful convo about resilience, identity, and healing.To purchase Choc Factory Click HereFor full video episodes head to patreon.com/kaillowryThanks for supporting the show by checking out the sponsors!Shopify: Start your one dollar a month free trial period at shopify.com/famousSearch for your newest home on apartments.comBoll And Branch: Now's your chance to change the way you sleep with Boll and Branch. Get 15% off, plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at bollandbranch.com/barelyfamousHERS: start your initial free visit at forhers.com/barelyfamous.IndaCloud: If you're 21 or older, get 25% OFF your firstorder + free shipping at IndaCloud with code Barelyfamous at https://inda.shop/BarelyfamousSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Meet Keri Croft, an infertility, child loss and surrogacy advocate who went through 16 years of infertility. On today's ep, Keri tells Ali all about her family building journey, which includes having her son, and also the devastating loss of her first girl, Angel, who was missing part of her cerebellum. "It was a horrible, horrible decision to have to make, and I wouldn't wish it on anybody," Keri says of undergoing a TFMR (Termination for Medical Reasons). Keri talks about how a balanced translocation affected their fertility journey, and also how she navigated IUI and IVF. "I tried everything. And of course that takes a toll on your marriage. It was an absolute clusterfuck," she says. Keri also shares how she lost two other girls, Hope and Jade, how she and her husband decided to pursue surrogacy, and launching her workshop, Find Your Dream Surrogate. "After years of fertility treatments, loss, and heartbreak, I eventually had my daughter via a surrogate — a journey I navigated completely independently, without an agency," Keri says. "It was beautiful and brutal and eye-opening in ways I never expected. When it was all said and done, I kept thinking: Why the hell isn't there a better roadmap for this? So I built one."For more, go to www.kericroft.comFollow on IG: @thekericroftshowTOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: Pregnancy; TFMR; trying to conceive; pregnancy loss; baby loss; IVF; IUI; balanced translocation; surrogacy; ART; 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/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=INFERTILEAFAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacySupport this podcast at https://redcircle.com/infertile-af/donationsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/infertile-af/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!The Jonas Brothers arrived in the SOG studio carrying 20 years of wisdom about surviving fame, failure, and brotherhood in the music industry. Kevin, Nick, and Joe open up about their darkest moments - from Kevin losing 90% of his wealth in bad business deals to Nick's daughter spending months in the NICU to Joe navigating public heartbreak while performing eight shows a week. Their vulnerability was striking as they revealed how hitting rock bottom individually made their reunion even more meaningful. The brothers share hard-earned lessons about balancing perfectionism with presence, choosing authenticity over approval, and building sustainable businesses that don't depend on chart success. Anyone building something with family members, recovering from public failure, or learning to prioritize what truly matters will find their story both inspiring and practical.New album, Greetings From Your Hometown, coming Friday, August 8 – pre-order/pre-saveTheir North American tour will be kicking off in New Jersey at MetLife Stadium on August 10 – tickets are on sale nowListen to their latest single “No Time To Talk”, out nowIn this episode you will learn:The one question Joe asks every young artist that reveals whether they're pursuing fame for the wrong reasonsHow Kevin lost 90% of his wealth in bad business deals and what he learned from hitting financial rock bottomWhy Nick writes "What do you want them to feel?" on his backstage mirror before every performanceThe Disney character rule about hugging that Nick uses as life advice for his daughtersWhy their six-year breakup happened and the core family issue they had to resolve to reunite stronger than everFor more information go to https://www.lewishowes.com/1794For more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960More SOG episodes we think you'll love:Teddy Swims  – greatness.lnk.to/1611SCZedd – greatness.lnk.to/1713SCJon Bon Jovi – greatness.lnk.to/1608SC Get more from Lewis! Get my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Get The Greatness Mindset audiobook on SpotifyText Lewis AIYouTubeInstagramWebsiteTiktokFacebookX