On this episode, we have a special guest, Dr. Melinda Elliot helps explain what human milk fortifier is. The three main questions answered are: How does a preemie's nutritional needs differ from a full-term baby's? What is a human milk fortifier and why is it needed? And, what are the differences between nutritional fortifiers made from donor breast milk and those made from cow's milk?

When one thinks of the NICU, it is mostly for premature infants. However, there are times when a full-term baby may need to go the NICU. The top 8 reasons are briefly discussed in the podcast and reassure parents that they go to the NICU for more specialized care.

This podcast discusses the different types of grief that are encountered when parents have their baby in the NICU. There are helpful tips on what to do when a parent is showing a certain type of grief and what not to say when a parent is grieving. There may be cultural, spiritual and emotional considerations when dealing with a grieving parent.

This episode talks about burnout among NICU professionals while providing quality care to premature infants and their families. The podcast discusses different ways to eliminate burnout from exercise to behavioral health support. NICU professionals need to find ways to increase self care activities to perform their best in the NICU.

This episode continues the discussion about birth defects in the NICU and newborn infants. We further discuss the risk factors for a baby having congenital heart defects and how crucial screening is in the NICU or at the pediatrician's office.

This podcast provides and discusses the top 10 birth defects seen in NICU babies. It talks about how prevalent these defects occurs and a short description of each.

This podcast discusses what G6PD Deficiency is in infants/newborns, what is the causes and symptoms of this deficiency. The podcast also talks about what babies are at risk, the signs/symptoms and treatment available for this deficiency

This episode describes what a neurodevelopmental clinic is, which premature infants can go to the clinic as well as, other children diagnosis' that qualify for testing and follow-up.

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This podcast discusses what small things parents can do to find the NICU bearable during the Christmas season.

This episode discusses the advantages of having a baby in the NICU. Believe it, there are some positive aspects of the NICU the parents don't usually think of when their baby is staying there. A great podcast to bring hope to those parents who feel hopeless and stressed by the NICU experience.

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