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Andrea Hickson 6/10/25 Andrea Hickson 6/10/25

45 | Week 26: Jennifer Bernardo’s NICU Journey and Life After

Jennifer shares her experience after welcoming twins at 26 weeks.

Andrea Hickson 5/27/25 Andrea Hickson 5/27/25

44 | Learning to Be a Medical Family and Life After the NICU with Dr. Jessica Allen

Honest insight into life after discharge and what it means to grow into a medical family.

Andrea Hickson 5/6/25 Andrea Hickson 5/6/25

43 | Healing Through Story: Jen Mansfield on Grief After the NICU

Jen shares how storytelling and community support helped her navigate grief after losing her son who was born at 24 weeks.

Andrea Hickson 1/30/25 Andrea Hickson 1/30/25

42 | Honoring a Legacy: Advocacy and Support After the NICU with Misti Staley

In honor of Tube Feeding Awareness Week, we’re thrilled to share our latest episode featuring Misti Staley, founder of FreeArm and advocate for NICU and PICU families.

Andrea Hickson 1/14/25 Andrea Hickson 1/14/25

41 | Preparing for Parenthood After the NICU with Ashli The Mama Coach

Andrea Hickson 12/17/24 Andrea Hickson 12/17/24

40 | I Know Newborns: Advocacy and Support with Chelsea Samms

This episode is packed with practical advice and resources to support families transitioning home from the NICU.

Andrea Hickson 10/5/24 Andrea Hickson 10/5/24

39 | All Things Insurance with Vanessa de la Llama

Dealing with insurance is hard.

Andrea Hickson 9/17/24 Andrea Hickson 9/17/24

38 | Empowering NICU Parents with Nicole Nyberg a NICU NP and NICU Mom

Hear from a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner and Micropreemie NICU Mom.

Andrea Hickson 8/6/24 Andrea Hickson 8/6/24

37 | Family-Centered Care in the NICU and Beyond with Cristal Grogan

Cristal’s story highlights the importance of parent advocacy and education in navigating complex medical and mental health needs.

helpful links

NICU Alumni is proud to serve NICU grads and their families—and we’re not alone. There are amazing groups and organizations that can also support you while you’re still in the NICU, during your transition home, and into the future.