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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.

Nicole Nyberg 9/19/24 Nicole Nyberg 9/19/24

William's Journey: Strength, Hope, and Purpose in Empowering NICU Parents

The NICU journey, which I once knew from the perspective of a healthcare provider, became deeply personal when William was born at 23 weeks.

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.

Andrea Hickson 5/28/24 Andrea Hickson 5/28/24

36 | The Baby Steps Program: A Transition of Care Model Supporting Families After the NICU

The Nurse Led Baby Steps model provides critical support to families during the acute period of transition from NICU to home - a time that is often filled with excitement AND overwhelm for caregivers.

Andrea Hickson 4/23/24 Andrea Hickson 4/23/24

34 | Tube Feeding After the NICU and Transitioning to Oral Feeds with Darla Vazquez

Darla talks about her work in helping families transition their children from G-tube feeding to oral eating, providing resources and guidance for parents in similar situations.

Darla Vazquez 4/23/24 Darla Vazquez 4/23/24

From Tube Feeds to Oral Feeds: Where to Start

How to create memorable, positive experiences during mealtimes.

Andrea Hickson 3/15/24 Andrea Hickson 3/15/24

Your Child’s Developmental Milestones: What to Expect and How to Cheer Them On

Let's talk about developmental milestones—those little markers that tell us our kiddos are growing and learning like champs.

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.