Empowering NICU Parents' Podcast
Nicole E Nyberg
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Are you wondering what in the heck is a small baby unit or kangaroo care? Why do NICUs use donor breast milk and what on earth does RDS, BPD, IVH, NEC, ETT, CPAP, HFNC, UVC, UAC, po, ng, NEC, ABG, CBG, CBC, and CMP stand for? Are you asking yourself how will we ever get through this, what questions should I even ask, and when will my baby come home?
If you are a NICU parent who is scared, nervous, unsure, and full of questions, then hit the subscribe button so you do not miss another show!
Welcome to the "Empowering NICU Parents Podcast" where we will answer ALL of these questions and SO MUCH more! Your host, Nicole Nyberg is a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner with years of NICU experience - but she also brings her unique perspective to this podcast as a mother of a 23-weeker.
Along with sharing answers to the NICU medical questions you have, Nicole addresses and supports you through the incredibly difficult emotional struggles that only a NICU parent can understand.
She provides you with knowledge plus tangible tips to guide, educate, empower, and support you through your baby's NICU journey and once they are home. Tune in to hear from someone who knows exactly what you're going through, another NICU Mama.
Check out all of our show notes and additional information at empoweringnicuparents.com
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Beyond the NICU: How Small Moments Shape a Developing Brain
Beyond the NICU: How Small Moments Shape a Developing BrainHow early experiences and neuroprotective care shape brain development and long-term outcomesWhat happens in the NICU does not end at…
The Why Behind Empowering NICU Parents
In this episode, the roles are reversed. Nicole Nyberg steps out from behind the microphone and into the guest seat as she joins Martha Sharkey on the NICU Today Podcast to share the story behind…
From NICU Experience to Nonprofit Mission: A Family’s Journey to Today Is a Good Day
An unexpected delivery at 23 weeks turned Martha Sharkey into a NICU parent overnight when her identical twin daughters were born far too soon. What followed was a journey through extreme…
The Lifelong Journey and Impact of Premature Birth: What Families Should Know
Premature infants are incredibly resilient—but their journey can involve long-term health, developmental, and behavioral challenges that many parents aren’t told about. This episode explores these…
Wave of Light: Finding Light After Loss
October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month — a time to remember and honor the babies gone too soon and the families who carry their memory every day.The loss of a child changes everything —…
Culture, Belief, and a Committed Team: The University of Iowa NICU Redefines What’s Possible
Born at 21 0/7 weeks’ gestation, Nash Keen is recognized as the youngest infant ever to survive. In this powerful follow-up to Episode 74, where his mother, Mollie, shared their family’s journey,…
Hope Against All Odds: Nash Keen’s Journey as the Most Premature Infant to Survive
Born at just 21 0/7 weeks and weighing only 285 grams, Nash Keen entered the world with odds that were essentially nonexistent. Yet from his very first breath, he showed a will to live that defied…
Feeding with Confidence: Practical Strategies to Support Families in the Hospital and Beyond
In this episode of Empowering NICU Parents' Podcast, Elisa Doherty and Lisa Kleinz share practical strategies that care teams can use to promote breastfeeding during the “breastfeeding window”—along…
Bridging Gaps, Building Connections: The Infant Feeding Journey
In this episode of Empowering NICU Parents, we dive into the critical role of infant feeding with Elisa Doherty and Lisa Kleinz. We explore the importance of truly listening to families about their…
The Powerful Impact of Parental Engagement and Proper Nutrition in the NICU with Dr. Elliott
What if one conversation could completely change how you advocate for your baby in the NICU? In this episode of the Empowering NICU Parents Podcast, NICU mom and Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Nicole…
Lived Experience, Lasting Purpose: A NICU Father’s Story with Dr. Michael Hynan
What happens when the person trained to understand trauma suddenly becomes the one living it?In this powerful episode, Dr. Michael Hynan—clinical psychologist, author, and NICU father—shares his…
Intentional Care, Meaningful Outcomes: A Conversation on Feeding and Family Support in the NICU
What does intentional care really look like in the NICU—and how does it shape outcomes for both infants and families?In this episode, we explore the importance of safe feeding practices,…
HIE Beyond the Diagnosis: Navigating the NICU and Its Lifelong Impact
In this powerful episode honoring HIE Awareness Month, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Jessica Fulton shares the raw and emotional story of her son Bo’s birth — a delivery marked by unexpected…
Understanding Cerebral Palsy: Guidance for NICU Families
A Cerebral Palsy diagnosis can bring a wave of emotions—especially for families who have already been through the NICU. In honor of Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month, this episode is dedicated to…
Parenting Through Grief: A NICU Family's Journey Through Loss, Love, and Healing
Jodie and Steve’s world shattered when they lost their son, Henry, while his twin, Adam, fought for survival in the NICU. Grieving in isolation due to COVID-19 restrictions, Jodie was separated from…
Forced Apart: A NICU Family’s Heartbreaking Reality
Torn apart by hospital restrictions, a family faced the unthinkable—choosing which baby to stay with, while knowing one might not survive.When Jodie and Steve Marks welcomed their twin boys in March…
Navigating Life After the NICU: The Lasting Effects of Prematurity
In this heartfelt and eye-opening episode of the Empowering NICU Parents Podcast, host Nicole Nyberg dives deep into the profound and often unspoken challenges of prematurity. From the critical…
Stronger Together: Nicole Nyberg on NICU Challenges and Family
I’m honored to share a replay of my guest appearance on Mary Coughlin’s Care Outloud Podcast.Together, we dive deep into the personal and professional impact of my journey as a NICU parent after the…
Cooper's Legacy: Supporting NICU Families Through the Cooper Steinhauser Foundation
In this episode, we sit down with Edward Steinhauser to discuss his son Cooper's 82-day journey in the NICU and how that experience inspired the creation of the Cooper Steinhauser Foundation. Edward…
Cooper's NICU Journey: Honoring a Courageous Life Bolstered by Parental Strength
Join us for a deeply moving and heartfelt episode as we welcome Edward Steinhauser to share his extraordinary journey of parenthood. Edward and his wife Haley, are the proud parents of their daughter…
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Empowering NICU Parents' Podcast has published 80 episodes since February 2021, covering topics in Health & Fitness, Kids & Family.
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