NICU Heroes Podcast

S6 E42: NICU Flow: Hemodynamics & the Heart ft. Dr. Adrianne Rahde Bischoff, Assistant Professor, Neonatal Hemodynamics Specialist

Guest: Dr. Adrianne Rahde Bischoff Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics-Neonatology Neonatal Hemodynamics Specialist University of Iowa, Stead Childrens Hospital CEU objectives for this episode: Describe two differences between a TNE (Targeted Neonatal Echo) performed by NICU staff and a Cardiac Ultrasound performed by an Echo Tech Explain at least one way that hemodynamic measurements obtained during a TNE might change the clinical management of a baby in the NICU List two or more treatme...

S6 E41: The Power of Curiosity: Trauma-Informed Communication in the NICU ft. Mia Malcolm, CDFT

Guest: Mia Malcolm Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (EDIB) Facilitator NICU Mom CEU objectives for this episode: List two statistics regarding the care of black and brown babies in the NICU Explain one hallmark of good communication Name two things NICU professionals can do to help patients’ families feel seen and heard This episode is eligible for CEUs. Visit https://handtohold.org/resources/podcasts/nicu-heroes/ to complete the questionnaire. It is the sole responsibility of the in...

S6 E40: Rollercoaster Rx: A Doctor’s Guide to the NICU Ride ft. Dr. Jess Daigle

Guest: Dr. Jess Daigle Physician & Postpartum Expert Founder/CEO of Mom & Me MD NICU Mom CEU objectives for this episode: Describe at least one specific technique that NICU professionals can use to manage their emotions and maintain a supportive demeanor when working with families of NICU babies List four practical strategies NICU professionals can implement to support families during medical procedures or to alleviate stressful situations Explain two or more methods for assessing the un...

S6 E39: I Had No Idea Social Workers Did That! ft. Jackie Thomas and Barbara Williams

Guests: Jackie Thomas, LCSW, PMH-C and Barbara Williams, LMSW Social Workers Le Bonheur Childrens Hospital Memphis CEU objectives for this episode: Identify three key psychosocial risk factors that NICU social workers screen NICU parents for during their baby's admission Describe one common misconception that NICU families may have about the role of social workers List three specific ways a NICU social worker provides support to families navigating the challenges of having an infant in intensive...

S6 E38: Redesigning Care: What’s New in NICU Spaces ft. Dr. Bob White

Guest: Dr. Bob White Neonatologist Director of the Regional Newborn Program, Beacon Health System Adjunct Professor, University of Notre Dame CEU objectives for this episode: Name two design elements that were the norm for NICUs 30 years ago. List two ways in which redesigned NICUs are helping improve outcomes of neonates. Explain how NICU design standards are developed. This episode is eligible for CEUs. Visit https://handtohold.org/resources/podcasts/nicu-heroes/ to complete the questionnaire....

S5 E37: Spinal Deformities in Children ft. Dr. Michael Bohl

Guest: Dr. Michael Bohl Neurosurgeon Carolina NeuroSurgery & Spine Associates In this episode: Explain two key differences between an orthopedic spine surgeon and a neurosurgeon List three physical signs that may indicate a patient has a tethered spinal cord in the neonatal period Outline four steps to improve access to specialty care to disadvantaged populations This episode is eligible for CEUs. Visit https://handtohold.org/resources/podcasts/nicu-heroes/ to complete the questionnaire. It ...

S5 E36: Facts, Myths & Truths about Down Syndrome ft. Kandi Pickard

Guest: Kandi Pickard President and CEO, National Down Syndrome Society In this episode: List two examples of preferred language clinicians can use when talking about children with Down Syndrome. Explain three ways a nurse may assist a family after they receive an unexpected diagnosis for their child. Discuss two common myths about Down Syndrome and one fact that dispels common myths about Down Syndrome. This episode is eligible for CEUs. Visit https://handtohold.org/resources/podcasts/nicu-heroe...

S5 E35: Attention NICU Nurses: Take Care of You! ft. Dr. Lisa Davenport

Guest: Dr. Lisa Davenport Director of Nursing, Texas Children’s NICU In this episode: List two changes that have occurred in the last decade related to NICU nurse training and mental health support Explain three ways a nurse can support a NICU family experiencing loss and grief Discuss two strategies to support staff caring for babies and families experiencing loss to reduce trauma Describe two future innovations that may improve family-centered care in the NICU This episode is eligible for CEUs...

S5 E34: When Breastfeeding is Complicated ft. Anna Swisher, IBCLC

Guest: Anna Swisher, IBCLC Board-Certified Lactation Consultant In this episode: Explain how skin-to-skin play can help establish breastfeeding in the NICU List three tools or products that may help a NICU baby breastfeed, or to increase a lactating parent’s milk production Share two ways a nurse can encourage a mom who is having trouble breastfeeding This episode is eligible for CEUs. Visit https://handtohold.org/resources/podcasts/nicu-heroes/ to complete the questionnaire. It is the sole resp...

S5 E33: Palliative Care for Neonates ft. Dr. Elvira Parravicini

Guest: Dr. Elvira Parravicini Neonatologist, Neonatal Comfort Care Program Director, Columbia University In this episode: Explain how neonatal palliative care differs from adult or pediatric palliative care. List three things to refrain from saying to a family with a child that has a life-limiting or life-threatening condition. Name three things a palliative care program might do to honor the life of a child with a life-limiting or life-threatening condition. This episode is eligible for CEUs. V...

S5 E32: PTSD in the NICU: The Trauma is Real ft. Dr. Tiffany Gladdis

Guest: Dr. Tiffany Gladdis Licensed Clinical Psychologist In this episode: Explain what trauma-informed care is. List three signs or symptoms of anxiety/PTSD that might warrant a consultation with a mental health professional. Share how NICU professionals can identify triggers in their patient's family members and how they can acknowledge them. This episode is eligible for CEUs. Visit https://handtohold.org/resources/podcasts/nicu-heroes/ to complete the questionnaire. It is the sole responsibil...

S5 E31: Will This Baby Thrive Outside the NICU ft. Dr. Kristine Tolentino-Plata

Guest: Dr. Kristine Tolentino-Plata Senior Child Development Specialist In this episode: Describe the purpose of the Bayley developmental assessment and at what age(s) it is typically performed after discharge from the NICU. List three ways a NICU follow-up clinic can reduce barriers to care and social needs for families after a NICU stay. Share one area of research that is promising for child development neurodevelopment. This episode is eligible for CEUs. Visit https://handtohold.org/resources...

S5 E30: All the Time You Need: Helping Grieving Patients ft. J.S. Park

Guest: JS Park Chaplain & Author In this episode: Explain how a hospital chaplain's role differs from a pastor or worship leader. List three ways a patient may react to grief or difficult news from a medical professional. Name three things a NICU professional can do to make a family feel seen on a difficult day. This episode is eligible for CEUs. Visit https://handtohold.org/resources/podcasts/nicu-heroes/ to complete the questionnaire. It is the sole responsibility of the individual to veri...

S5 E29: Perinatal Mental Health: How to Start the Conversation ft. Dr. Stephanie Waggel

Guest: Dr. Stephanie Waggel Perinatal Psychiatrist In this episode: List two things that make a patient susceptible to PMADS (perinatal mood and anxiety disorders). Describe two treatment options for PMADS. Explain what makes the drug, Zuranolone, so effective for treating postpartum depression. This episode is eligible for CEUs. Visit https://handtohold.org/resources/podcasts/nicu-heroes/ to complete the questionnaire. It is the sole responsibility of the individual to verify if this credit is ...

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S5 E28: Understanding the Pediatric Heart ft. Dr. Daniel Penny

Guest: Dr. Daniel Penny Chief, Pediatric Cardiology Professor and Chief of Pediatric Cardiology, Baylor College of Medicine Co-Director, Texas Children’s Heart Center Professor and Chief of Pediatric Cardiology, Baylor College of Medicine In this episode: List at least one reason why neonates are more susceptible to congenital heart defects. Name two advancements in pediatric cardiac care in the last decade. Explain the most common symptoms of two of the three heart conditions: PDA, VSD or HLHS....

Episode 27: Preeclampsia, What You May Not Know ft. Dr. David Berry

Dr. David Berry Maternal Fetal Medicine Physician In this episode: Name three signs of preeclampsia Explain what "new sire" syndrome means in relation to preeclampsia List two common clinical signs/symptoms of a baby in the NICU if his/her mom had preeclampsia This episode is eligible for CEUs. Visit https://handtohold.org/resources/podcasts/nicu-heroes/ to complete the questionnaire. Connect with Dr. Berry: Website: https://women.texaschildrens.org/program/maternal-fetal-medicine/locations The ...

Episode 26: Preventing Burnout Among NICU Professionals ft. Dr. Susan Landers

Dr. Susan Landers Neonatologist and Author Disclosure: The speaker in this interview is the author of a book. This affiliation does not influence the presentation's educational content value or impact its CEU eligibility. In this episode: List three characteristics of burned out NICU nurses. Describe two solutions to combating burnout. This episode is eligible for CEUs. Visit https://handtohold.org/resources/podcasts/nicu-heroes/ to complete the questionnaire. Article on medical professional bur...

Episode 25: Somatic Trauma Therapy ft. Parijat Deshpande

Parijat Deshpande Somatic Trauma Therapist Disclaimer: The speaker in this interview discusses various therapy options to treat and heal trauma. These views and recommendations are the speaker's own and should not be considered professional medical advice or endorsement. In this episode: List two things a woman can do to minimize the trauma she might experience during pregnancy, delivery or birth. Describe the somatic trauma therapy cycle This episode is eligible for CEUs. Visit https://handtoho...

Episode 24: Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP), Causes, Treatment & Research ft. Dr. Olachi Mezu-Ndubuisi

Dr. Olachi Mezu-Ndubuisi, MD, OD, Neonatologist & Licensed Optometrist McPherson Eye Research Institute’s Retina Research Foundation Edwin and Dorothy Gamewell Professor; Associate Professor, Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics; Flaum Eye Institute, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Rochester Disclaimer: The speaker in this interview discusses off-label medications and investigational treatments. These views and recommendations are the speaker's own and should not be c...

Episode 23: How To Engage Child Life in the NICU ft. Katie Taylor

Katie Taylor, Co-founder and CEO, Child Life On Call Disclosure: The speaker in this interview is the owner and CEO of a company providing services to NICUs and families. This affiliation does not influence the presentation's educational content value or impact its CEU eligibility. In this episode: Explain at least three ways that the role of a child life specialist differs from a nurse, and when to refer a parent for these services List two activities/strategies a child life specialist might em...

Episode 22: Best Practices for Caring for Preemies ft. Dr. Anup Katheria

Dr. Anup Katheria, Neonatologist, Sharp Community Medical Group and Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns Director, Neonatal Research Institute and the Nemeth NICU Follow-Up Clinic Principal Investigator, several clinical trials In this episode, we: Share several clinical trials being conducted by Dr. Katheria. Describe how Dr. Katheria's research is promoting placental transfusion. Share how some countries are conducting promising research that can improve the long-term outcomes of...

Episode 21: Supporting Dads and Their Mental Health in the NICU

Guests: This is a panel from Hand to Hold's 2022 NICU conference with three dads. In this episode: Three dads share how the NICU impacted their own mental health They offer resources and suggestions on how to care for your partner and yourself during a NICU stay This episode is NOT eligible for CEUs. The NICU is hard. We're here to help. Hand to Hold is a national nonprofit dedicated to providing neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) parents with personalized emotional support, educational resourc...

Episode 20: Communicating with Parents During Stressful Times

Guest: Sue Hall MD, MSW, Retired Neonatologist, My NICU Network-My Perinatal Network Wakako Eklund, DNP, APRN, NNP-BC, FAANP, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Pediatrix Medical Group of TN In this episode: Integrate parents as an essential part of their baby’s care team Operate NICUs in a way that attends to parents as patients, in addition to baby Evaluate how communication with parents impacts their mental health and NICU experience. This episode is eligible for CEUs. Visit https://handtohold.org/...

Episode 19: Tiny Humans, Big Lessons by Sue Ludwig

Sue Ludwig OTR/L, CNT shares more about her book Tiny Humans, Big Lessons: How the NICU Taught Me to Live With Energy, Intention, and Purpose. Through real patient stories, reflection, and practical tools, Ludwig reveals how, by following the lead of those in her care, she found her way to a more vibrant, purposeful, and impactful life than she ever imagined possible―and how you can, too. This episode is not eligible for CEUs. - The NICU is hard. We’re here to help. Hand to Hold® is a national n...

Episode 18: The Benefits of Reading Aloud in the NICU

In this episode: Guest: Dawn Yu Renwick, NICU Nurse, Author/ Illustrator of "Dog Coats What are the benefits of reading aloud in the NICU for your baby? How does reading aloud to your baby in the NICU benefit you as a parent? As a NICU parent, how do I overcome the intimidation of reading aloud in the NICU? Purchase your copy of Dog Coats on Amazon here . More information about read-aloud in NICUs at babieswithbooks.org This episode is not eligible for CEUs. - The NICU is hard. We’re here to hel...

Episode 17: Grief's Tasks

Guest: Becca Van Tassel, LCSW Why Becca decided to specialize in grief and loss in her career as a counselor Why is processing the pain of grief so difficult? The difference between depression and grief What can couples do in order to move through the grief process together? How can parents help their children process grief? How can we memorialize those we have lost? How to deal with the guilt associated with grief This episode is not eligible for CEUs. Content Warning: This episode may cover se...

Episode 16: The Risk of Postpartum Depression (PPD) for Black Mothers

Nakeenya Wilson, of Black Mamas ATX, discusses her own traumatic birth experience and how that led to PTSD and PPD. She talks about how she got involved with Black Mamas ATX and the services the nonprofit offers. She also discusses the statistics surrounding black mothers and PPD. This episode is not eligible for CEUs. - The NICU is hard. We’re here to help. Hand to Hold® is a national nonprofit dedicated to providing neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) parents with personalized emotional suppor...

Episode 15: The Importance of Maternal Mental Health

Kelli welcomes guest, Lexi Losch, MA, LPC, NCC, discuss why maternal mental health matters, and the difference between “baby blues” and PPD. Lexi shares the symptoms of PPD, who is most likely to experience PPD, and the importance of addressing your physical needs as a new mom. In addition, Kelli and Lexi share resources for anyone who may be struggling. This episode is not eligible for CEUs. - The NICU is hard. We’re here to help. Hand to Hold® is a national nonprofit dedicated to providing neo...

Episode 14: The Importance of the Gut Microbiome

In this episode, Kelli and guests discuss the gut microbiome and why it's important. They also talk about pathogenic bacteria and how probiotics can aid the gut, as well as how all of this relates to premature infants.