In this episode of The Feeding Pod, hosts Brianna Miluk and Tovah Feehan sit down with the incredible Dr. Louisa Ferrara-Gonzalez, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, CNT, CLC, NTMCT, who is practicing at the top of her license and conducting meaningful research that is helping to shape the future of feeding therapy in the NICU and beyond! Join us as Dr. Ferrara-Gonzalez shares insights on challenges in NICU culture, ways to improve clinical skills, and bridging gaps in care as babies transition from the NICU to home. Whether you’re in the NICU or exploring pediatric feeding therapy, this conversation is packed with valuable takeaways you won’t want to miss! We hope you enjoy!

Resources Mentioned:

CNT: https://neonataltherapycertification.com/

Dr. Brown’s Medical: https://www.drbrownsmedical.com/

Catherine Shaker: https://shaker4swallowingandfeeding.com/

NANT: https://neonataltherapists.com/

Dr. Britt Pados article: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33676453/

Caring Essentials: https://www.caringessentials.net/

Caring OutLoud: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/care-outloud/id1694961557

Dr. Katlyn McGrattan article: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31650190/

Dr. Lisa Newman article: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11731633/

Dr. Lousia’s website: https://infantfeedingspecialists.com/dr-louisa-ferrara-gonzalez?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjws-S-BhD2ARIsALssG0b4MzqnQIIPz_G9ML6-YaoGmRKCq4gr9lapCbXYu5-5xeD2BqVQEzkaAvk1EALw_wcB