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Parenting Mighty Littles: Parenting from the NICU and Beyond

Mighty Littles•www.mightylittles.com
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Dr. Anna Zimmermann, a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) doctor, talks about life in the NICU with parents, authors, and others. If you or someone you know is heading to a NICU, you are not alone, hear the stories of others that have been through it too.

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Episode 44: Surviving winter virus season with an Infant

We all want to protect our newborns, and we have heard all about hand washing, disinfecting, and limiting sick visitors. But, what about those situations that aren't so clear cut? Join us to get some valuable insight one protecting your littles ones, as well as questions to ask yourself when you are making these first parenting decisions.

Jan 25, 2023•Ep. 44

Episode 43: Jimmie and Alexis Allen share their RSV Story

Jimmie and Alexis tell us their RSV story, sharing what they wish they had known before their daughter was hospitalized with RSV. Check out www.knowingrsv.com for more information and to see more of their story.

Jan 05, 2023•Ep. 43

Episode 41: Early Cervical Opening

Madeline joins Dr. Zimmermannn on the podcast to discuss her preterm delivery at 25 weeks, her NICU journey, and ultimate diagnosis of "incompetent cervix". She is on a mission to change medical language from "incompetent cervix" to "early cervical opening" - removing the language of guilt on the mother.

Nov 03, 2021•Ep. 41

Episode 38: Gretchen's C-section at 23 weeks CGA.

Listening to birth stories is a way to feel empowered for your own birth, as well as to heal from a traumatic birth. Gretchen talks about her emergent delivery by C-section of her son Alex, born at 23 weeks.

Sep 28, 2021•Ep. 38

Welcome Back

The Mighty Littles Podcast is back with new episodes starting in September. Join us for NICU Awareness in September, a discussion of words and labels in October, and Prematurity Awareness Month in November.

Sep 07, 2021

Episode 35: Does My Baby's Head Look Funny. Let's Talk about Craniocynostosis and Plagiocephaly

Dr. Joanna Parga-Belinkie and Dr. Anna Zimmermann talk about baby heads and why infants may have funny-shaped heads. We discuss both craniosynostosis (early fusion of the bones) and positional plagiocephaly. More information and education can be found on Instagram @mightylittles. My favorite Instagram account dedicated specifically to positional plagiocephaly is @babybegin.

Apr 09, 2021

Episode 32: Oh My Quad!

Heather carried quadruplets to 32 weeks. She discusses her pregnancy, NICU experience, and the logistics of taking home 4 babies.

Feb 02, 2021•Ep. 32

Episode 31: Apnea of Prematurity

Apnea of Prematurity is a common problem in the NICU. In this episode we discuss definitions, physiology, treatment and review some common case scenarios.

Jan 19, 2021•Ep. 31

Episode 29: Focus on Words for January 2021

Words are Powerful. They have the power to heal and the power to humiliate. Words can become labels which, while sometimes difficult to swallow, can also bring services.

Jan 05, 2021

Episode 24: Expecting Wonder

A candid conversation between Brittany Bergman, author of Expecting Wonder: The Transformative Experience of Becoming a Mother, and Dr. Anna Zimmermann about pregnancy and motherhood.

Oct 27, 2020•Ep. 24

Episode 22: Practical Parenting - A Focus on Touch in the NICU, Part 1.

In part one of our series on touch, you will meet Kim and find out a little bit about her background and passions. We talk about how Rose Oil can decrease water loss from the skin as well as why it is important to avoid hormonal disruptors in your products. We move on to talk about practical tips for how parents can interact with their infants in the NICU. What type of touch do preemies need? How can you best interact with your baby? When can you touch and interact with your baby? And how to giv...

Oct 12, 2020•Ep. 22

Episode 20: Top 10 Tips for Parents in the NICU.

In honor of NICU awareness month, Neonatologist Anna Zimmermann and 2X Nicu Mom, Taryn Argue chat about 10 important things to know about the NICU. While our experiences and roles within the NICU are very different, we both believe that the NICU is such an incredibly special place, and are so grateful for it. In this episode, we cover everything from who is involved in taking care of NICU babies, what your baby needs to accomplish in order to head home, how to feel supported while you navigate t...

Sep 30, 2020•Ep. 20

Episode 19: Kas_Kares: 22 weeks and 440g at birth.

Marquita had an uncomplicated pregnancy up until she went into preterm labor at 22-weeks. Kas was born weighing 440g. Being born at the edge of viability, she was given the option to “go with it or not” - you don't have time to think about it - you just have to make a decision. Marquita and her family decided to see what Kas would do. He had his misbehaving moments, but it was clear to the family that he was fighting, so they kept fighting for him. How do you survive an 8 month NICU stay with yo...

Sep 22, 2020•Ep. 19
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