Sue Ludwig, certified neonatal occupational therapist and founder of the National Association of Neonatal Therapists, joins the Mighty Littles Podcast to discuss some of the themes in her new book. Energy, baggage, joy, and the energy-sucking myth of balance are prime among our topics. Join us as we discuss how lessons learned from babies in the NICU can teach us about living life with energy, intention and purposee.
Read MoreJoin the podcast for the second half of my conversation with Lelis Vernon, discussing her NICU advocacy work.
Read MoreLelis delivered her twins at 25 weeks. In this two part series, I talk with Lelis about her NICU journey. This episode is part 1. We go through the details of her NICU journey.
Read MoreWe all want to protect our infants when they come home. But there is some added stress when you bring home a winter baby. We know to wash hands, limit sick contacts, and disinfect surfaces. But what about family? Daycare for siblings? Travel? We talk about some of these circumstances and more. Join us!
Read MoreCountry music star Jimmie Allen and his wife Alexis share their RSV story. Their 6-week-old daughter Zara was hospitalized with RSV in 2021 and they are sharing their story to raise awareness for RSV. Visit www.knowingrsv.com for more information.
Read MoreNew episodes of the Mighty Littles Podcast are back in 2023! Join us as we discuss transitioning home with a newborn and life at home after the NICU.
Read MoreMadeline joins Dr. Zimmermann to discuss her preterm labor, 91 day NICU journey, and her desire to change medical terminology away from terms that place blame and guilt on mothers.
Read MoreDr. Zimmermann discusses the importance of words and labels in medical terminology. Let us stop placing blame and shame on women during their pregnancy and motherhood journey.
Read MoreGretchen continues her story this week with the details of Alex’s NICU stay, and the effects the NICU stay and the pandemic had on her parenting after their NICU journey.
Read MoreBirth stories are important. Hearing real birth stories is an important step in feeling prepared for your own birth, and equally important, healing from a delivery that didn’t go as planned. While every birth is unique and different, there are commonalities that births share - and through listening to stories, you can feel empowered and connected with other mothers.
Here at Mighty Littles, we want to share birth stories of mom’s whose infants have gone to the NICU, normalizing this experience, and sharing stories that help you with your healing. Birth has so many unknowns, and we can never prepare fully for what might occur. On this episode, Gretchen relays her birth story, discussing what happened when she went into labor at 22 weeks, away from home, away from family while on a training trip for her job with the coast guard.
Read MoreDr. Zimmermann discusses Who’s Who in the NICU. A good place to start listening to understand who you will see while your baby is in the NICU.
Read MoreJen shares the story of her twin pregnancy, complicated by placenta percreta.
Read MoreDr. Zimmermann is back with new episodes of the Mighty Littles Podcast.
Read MoreCarl MacDonald's twins were born at 27 weeks. He has started telling his story on his blog and through social media, discussing the NICU from a Dad's perspective.
Read MoreA report detailing the levels of toxic metals in baby food last week, and headlines have scared parents. In this episode (and the accompanying blog post) we review the report, the background, and research available about heavy metals in food, recommendations for next steps, and my takeaways. .
Read MoreHeather discusses her quadruplet pregnancy, NICU experience, and the logistics of taking home 4 babies.
Read MoreJoin Dr. Anna Zimmermann and Dr. Joanna Parga-Belinkie for an honest discussion about apnea of prematurity and the “brady countdown” at the end of the NICU stay that can feel like torture. We discuss definitions, physiology and give practical examples of what may (or may not) qualify as a bradycardia significant enough to warrant an additional 5-7 day stay in the NICU.
Read MoreRebecca Lee, a speech and language pathologist joins Mighty Littles to discuss the benefits of baby sign language and practical tips for starting this with your mighty littles.
Read MoreWord have power, and Mighty Littles is going to Focus on words this month.
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