Cold and flu season, pandemic, RSV oh my! On this week’s episode, we are sharing a replay of an episode we recorded in season 4 where we had the opportunity to sit down with a very well-known and respected pediatrician in the Fargo Moorhead area, Dr. Stephanie Hanson with Sanford Health. Dr. Hanson has 11 years of pediatric experience, and in her practice has seen many NICU grads come through her clinic. Cold and flu season is a scary topic for any new mother, but for many NICU mothers there is an added element of fear as their babies may have compromised immune systems. Add on the pandemic, and this time of year can be very anxiety inducing. So today we wanted to take the opportunity to share some practical information regarding cold and flu season from a licensed and experienced medical professional!

Throughout the episode, we talk about:

• Why is cold and flu season picking up so early this year?
• What are some basic practices a NICU mom can do to protect her child’s immune system during cold and flu season?
• What can our response be when well-meaning friends and family say things like “Don’t live in fear… they have to build their immune system sometime!”
• Words of encouragement for NICU families who are sending their kids to daycare and school

We hope that this episode eases some of your fears, gets you away from those midnight google searches, and reminds you that you are your baby’s best advocate. You can do this mama!

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