Episodes 52
Avg. Duration 37m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (5)
Since Oct 2022
Latest Episode Feb 2026

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Welcome to the NICU Alumni Podcast. Your baby has graduated from the NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit), and you're finally home! Now what? We know that the end of the NICU journey is the start of a whole new experience. So, we're dedicated to supporting families as they navigate life after the NICU. We're so glad you're here!

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The Vital Role of Early Intervention with Kids L.A.B. Therapy

Feb 17, 2026 38m

In this episode of the NICU Alumni Podcast, Andrea speaks with Samantha Vaquerano and Karen Rodriguez from Kids Lab Therapy about the importance of early intervention for children who have graduated…

Your NICU Story: A Guide for Reflecting on Your Family’s Experience

Sep 30, 2025 42m

In this episode of the NICU Alumni Podcast, host Andrea Hickson is joined by co-authors Emily Souder and Mahaley Patel to talk about the lasting impact of NICU experiences on families.Together, they…

From Discharge to Home: Insights for Providers and Families - Part 2

Sep 23, 2025 43m

This is the first episode in a two-part podcast series, From Discharge to Home: Insights for Providers and Families, brought to you in collaboration with AngelEye Health. This series was created to…

From Discharge to Home: Insights for Providers and Families - Part 1

Sep 09, 2025 59m

This is the first episode in a two-part podcast series, From Discharge to Home: Insights for Providers and Families, brought to you in collaboration with AngelEye Health. This series was created to…

While I Breathe: Susan Reynolds on Parenting, Loss, and Advocacy After the NICU

Jul 08, 2025 31m

In this episode of the NICU Alumni Podcast, we speak with Susan Reynolds, author of While I Breathe, about her journey as a NICU mom to her son Ryan, who was born prematurely and diagnosed with Down…

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

Jun 10, 2025 31m

In this episode of the NICU Alumni Podcast, we welcome Jennifer Bernardo, author of Week 26. Jennifer shares her story of having twins born at just 26 weeks and their four-month NICU stay. We explore…

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

May 27, 2025 42m

In this episode of the NICU Alumni Podcast, Andrea is joined by Dr. Jessica Allen, a gerontologist, and proud adoptive mama. Jessica shares her family’s NICU experience after her daughter was born…

Healing Through Story: Jen Mansfield on Grief After the NICU

May 06, 2025 39m

In this episode of the NICU Alumni Podcast, host Andrea Hickson speaks with Jen Mansfield, a licensed professional counselor and mother, who shares her profound journey through the NICU and the loss…

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

Feb 04, 2025 50m

In this heartfelt episode of the NICU Alumni Podcast, Misti Staley shares her profound journey as a mother who faced unimaginable challenges with her son Freeman, who spent significant time in the…

Preparing for Parenthood After the NICU with Ashli The Mama Coach

Jan 14, 2025 31m

In this episode of the NICU Alumni Podcast, host Andrea Hickson speaks with Ashli Daly, a registered nurse and baby coach, about her journey from working in the NICU to supporting families as they…

I Know Newborns: Advocacy and Support with Chelsea Samms

Dec 17, 2024 30m

In this episode of the NICU Alumni Podcast, host Andrea Hickson sits down with Chelsea Sams, MSN, RN, CPST, perinatal nurse educator, and founder of I Know Newborns.  With over eight years of NICU…

All Things Insurance with Vanessa de la Llama

Oct 08, 2024 40m

In this episode of the NICU Alumni Podcast, Andrea Hickson speaks with Vanessa de la Llama, a licensed mental health counselor, about the complexities of navigating insurance and healthcare for…

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

Sep 17, 2024 42m

Nicole Nyberg is the proud mother of a former 23-weeker and a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner. With her unique perspective as both a clinical expert and a micropreemie mom, she’s dedicated to sharing her…

Family-Centered Care in the NICU and beyond - Cristal Grogan

Aug 06, 2024 47m

Cristal Grogan shares her experience of her son's NICU stay overseas in Spain and the challenges they faced. She discusses the language barriers, socialized medicine, and lack of family-centered care…

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

May 28, 2024 34m

Dr. Danielle A. Cierak and Flor Tena discuss their work in the NICU and the challenges families face after leaving the hospital. They developed the Baby Steps transition of care model to support NICU…

Making a Difference: From Patient to Advocate - Rita Mirabelli

May 07, 2024 41m

In this conversation, Andrea and Rita discuss their experiences with the NICU and the challenges they faced. They talk about the emotional impact of the NICU stay, the difficulties of bonding and…

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

Apr 23, 2024 37m

Darla Vazquez shares her journey as a NICU parent and the challenges she faced raising her son, who was born prematurely and spent 203 days in the NICU. She discusses the importance of advocacy and…

Dear NICU Mama - Ashley and Martha

Mar 19, 2024 41m

We had the best conversation with Ashley and Martha of Dear NICU Mama! Vilma shares how she became connected to DNM and then later went on to become a founding board member of NICU Alumni.Quick…

Families Healing Together and Giving Back - Bricen & Ila

Mar 05, 2024 32m

Bricen Urquidi is a stay at home mom of 3 kids. She has been involved with ICU baby (a local nonprofit in Miami that is very near and dear to us at NICU Alumni) for over 8 years and is a volunteer at…

Family Centered Care, Mental Health Advocacy, NICU Parent Network - Keira Sorrells

Feb 13, 2024 35m

After giving birth to triplets at just 25 weeks 5 days gestation and losing one of her daughters at 14 months old, Keira Sorrells was propelled into maternal-infant health out of a deep-seated desire…

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How many episodes does NICU Alumni Podcast have?

NICU Alumni Podcast has published 52 episodes since October 2022, covering topics in Kids & Family, Parenting.

Is NICU Alumni Podcast still active?

NICU Alumni Podcast is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 37m.

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