We're back!! 

A week later than we had intended... two full time nurses and one full time Mum, a house move and all the other things life throws at us.  BUT we're so happy to be back and to be discussing such an important topic.  

As always, we love hearing from so please send us a message on Instagram @thepreemiepodcast or email us at [email protected]

Catriona & Taylor x

Wow, we can't believe we've already finished our first season! 

Thank you all so much for listening and interacting with us.  We will be back in a few weeks with more NICU love. 

Catriona and Taylor x

Wow, we can't believe we've already finished our first season! 

Thank you all so much for listening and interacting with us.  We will be back in a few weeks with more NICU love. 

Catriona and Taylor x

Join us this week for a more informal chat about developmental care and the reasons behind the NICU use certain techniques for your precious preemie babies. 

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Join us this week to find out about DuoPAP and Invasive Ventilation.

We thought it was important to split this up from our Non-Invasive Respiratory Support episode, otherwise your brains would be mush! 

We break down the differences of DuoPAP and conventional ventilation, why babies might need this level of respiratory support and talk through what you can expect if your baby should need these interventions.

As always, we discuss the importance of family centred care throughout the NICU journey and try to make what can be a challenging topic somewhat upbeat.  We hope you enjoy! 

Catriona and Taylor x 

In this episode of The Preemie Podcast, we break down the basics of non-invasive respiratory support in the NICU. From CPAP to high-flow, we explain the hows and whys behind the breathing support options commonly used for premature and unwell babies.

Whether you’re a NICU parent trying to understand what all those tubes and machines are for, or a healthcare professional looking for a fresh take on the fundamentals, this episode delivers clear, compassionate info—served with our usual dose of friendly chat and real-world insight.

In this episode, we reflect on Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week, which took place 5th-11th May 2025.  We discuss the unique challenges that NICU families face and the importance of mental health support during this time. 

We highlight resources available for parents navigating NICU life and hear from previous NICU families who offer some powerful advice. 

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Resources include:

https://www.bliss.org.uk/

https://maternalmentalhealthalliance.org/

https://perinatalmentalhealthpartnership.com/

https://nicuandyou.co.uk/

Join us this week to find out about hypoglycaemia. In this episode we break down what hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar) means for newborns, why it happens, how it’s treated, and how you could be involved as parents as partners in care.

Join us this week to find out about enteral feeding, the different types of milk that can be used and hear some real stories from real NICU parents!

As always, be in touch with your stories via our Instagram page @thepreemiepodcast or send us an email at [email protected]

Catriona and Taylor x

Welcome to episode three of The Premie Podcast, where NICU nurses Catriona and Taylor discuss the essential topic of thermoregulation in the neonatal unit. This episode provides vital information on how to maintain temperature stability for premature and sick infants, crucial for their growth and development.

Learn about the primary ways newborns can become cold—evaporation, conduction, convection, and radiation—and discover how these heat losses can be prevented. Highlighting differences between term and preterm infants, the importance of maintaining a stable body temperature is emphasised to avoid stress and ensure healthy development.

The episode covers methods used in the NICU, including the use of incubators, heated mattresses, and skin-to-skin contact, often referred to as kangaroo care, which supports thermoregulation. Join Catriona and Taylor as they explore various aspects of keeping babies warm, the transitions from incubator to cot, and the crucial involvement of parents in this process.