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Episode 33: Adoption in the NICU - Kevin's Story Sep 03, 2021

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Having a baby in the NICU can be overwhelming and complicated. Imagine for a minute the added complexities of adopting a NICU baby. Kristy and her husband David adopted their baby, Kevin, and met him for the first time when he was in his isolette in the NICU. During Kevin's 8 week NICU journey, Kristy saw the importance of reaching out for help and interacting with other NICU moms who had similar experiences. Hear more about Kevin's story on our latest episode of NICU Now.

Episode 32: Poetry for the NICU Parent's Soul Aug 18, 2021

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Britney Dehnert describes her NICU experience with the birth of her daughter, how journaling and poetry helped her through her NICU journey, and how different art forms can allow us to participate in self care.

NICU Now Episode 31: JJ Heller's Lullaby for NICU Families Jul 15, 2021

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Nashville-based singer and songwriter JJ Heller joins Kelli to discuss her popular lullaby Hand to Hold and how it is soon launching as a beautifully illustrated children's book.

NICU Now Episode 30: All About RSV Sep 29, 2020

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Kelli and Dr. Gonzalez discuss what RSV is and how to recognize its symptoms. They also talk about when to seek medical attention.

NICU Now Episode 29: Preemies and Diaper Dermatitis Jun 09, 2020

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Kelli and Media discuss what diaper dermatitis is and how it affects premature babies. They talk about the best practices to prevent it, including feeding and diaper changes.

NICU Now Episode 28: A Conversation with Sarah DiGregorio, Author of Early Apr 16, 2020

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Sarah speaks about her NICU journey with her daughter and how that led her to write Early. Kelli and Sarah talk about a NICU parent's response to COVID-19.

NICU Now Episode 27: Processing Emotions During COVID-19 Apr 16, 2020

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Kelli and Lexi discuss the emotions most commonly experienced in the NICU and wow to process them in a healthy way. They also talk about PPD and its symptoms, and how the COVID-19 crisis can bring many of these emotions back to the forefront.

NICU Now Episode 26: Milk is Medicine Feb 10, 2020

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Kelli and Melinda discuss the term "fetal development interrupted" and why nutrition so important for preemies. They talk about how milk can be medicine for newborn babies and how it can aid in a baby's developing gut.

NICU Now Episode 25: Back to Work Feb 10, 2020

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Mia discusses her own NICU experience and her emotions when she eventually went back to work. She talks about how to be transparent at work and in the NICU and the importance of self-care. She also discusses how the NICU trains you to be an advocate and leader.

NICU Now Episode 24: The Risk of RSV Nov 07, 2019

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What is RSV? What are its symptoms and when should you take your child to the hospital? Can RSV be prevented?

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