Best Coping In The Nicu Podcasts (2025)

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7. Finding Light After Loss: Mahaley Patel on Creating Your NICU Story 59:00

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6d ago59:00

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The NICU journey is full of emotions — joy, grief, gratitude, trauma, and everything in between. For some families, those emotions continue long after discharge, especially when facing loss or long-term medical complexities. In this episode, I’m joined by Mahaley Patel, LMFT, PMH-C — a therapist specializing in perinatal mental health, grief, traum…

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6. The Art of Advocacy in the NICU: How to Build the Right Care Team for Your Baby 37:54

13d ago37:54

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Advocating for your NICU baby doesn’t have to mean conflict — in fact, the best advocacy builds bridges and strengthens your baby’s care team. In this episode, NICU parent and NICU Doula Academy graduate Shayna Abraham shares her practical, compassionate approach to finding the right providers, recognizing when things aren’t working, and making cha…

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5. The Top 5 Things You Should Know About Preemies 20:37

20d ago20:37

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Preemies are incredible — but their journey in the NICU looks very different from that of a full-term baby. From learning how to breathe and eat, to staying warm and conserving energy, every step is a milestone worth celebrating. In this episode of The NICU Translated Podcast, I’m sharing the top 5 things I want every parent and professional to kno…

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4. When Can My Baby Go Home? The #1 Question NICU Parents Ask 21:58

27d ago21:58

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“When can my baby go home?” If you’ve ever been in the NICU, you’ve probably asked it — or thought it. It’s a natural question, but the answer is rarely simple. In this episode, I’m breaking down the key milestones babies need to reach before discharge, what can speed up or slow down that process, and how parents can be actively involved in getting…

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3. From Birth Center to the NICU: A Micro-Preemie Mom’s Journey of Hope and Healing 1:05:13

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When Leilah planned her birth, the NICU wasn’t even on her radar. But an unexpected turn led her to deliver a micro-preemie and face weeks in the hospital — an experience that tested her strength, reshaped her perspective, and revealed the power of mindset in the hardest seasons of motherhood. In this deeply personal conversation, Leilah shares the…

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2. The NICU 101 Crash Course: What Every Parent and Birth Professional Should Know 24:38

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Stepping into the NICU can feel like landing in a completely different world — one with its own language, routines, and cast of characters. In this episode, I’m breaking down the essentials so you can start feeling more confident, informed, and ready to be an active part of your baby’s care team. We’ll cover what the NICU is, who’s on your baby’s c…

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1. Welcome to The NICU Translated Podcast: My Journey from NICU Nurse to NICU Doula 28:57

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When I first stepped into the NICU as a new nurse, I had no idea how much it would shape my life — or how many families I’d meet who felt overwhelmed, out of place, and desperate for clarity. Years later, after becoming a doula and educator, I realized that what families need most in the NICU is a translator: someone who can bridge the gap between …

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The NICU Translated - Official Trailer 1:39

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Welcome to The NICU Translated Podcast, where we break down the complex world of the NICU into clear, relatable insights for families and the professionals who support them. Hosted by Mary Farrelly—a certified NICU nurse, doula, and educator—this podcast is your go-to resource for navigating the NICU with confidence and compassion. Whether you’re a…

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ASD Child in Transition 2:53

2+ y ago2:53

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How to cope with autistic child! Parenting a 6 year old with autism. What are autistic traits in toddlers? Join our parent support podcast on spotify!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/baby-frank-transplant/support

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Do you like Positive Affirmations? 4:59

2+ y ago4:59

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Positive affirmations for mom, dad, grandma and parents of autistic kids with self injurious behavior. This helps lower my anxiety when I am burned out. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/baby-frank-transplant/support

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Morning Daily Routine for Autism Before School 3:58

2+ y ago3:58

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Parenting an autistic boy and coping with ASD transition strategies. Our routine for autism spectrum disorder challenges and how it is structured for our 6 year old son. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/baby-frank-transplant/support

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Listen to bedtime stories online free - Winnie The Pooh Tigger Family Movie Book - Storybook time - Toddler podcast stories 4:55

6y ago4:55

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In this episode of storytime, I read the book, Winnie the Pooh Tigger Family Movie Picture Book. Are you looking for bedtime stories for 1 year old, 2 year old, 3-4 year olds? Are you searching for children's bedtime stories to read online? You came to the right place! Here you can listen to children's books online. This is a free story book podcas…

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Story time — children's bedtime stories for kids. storytime anytime - Nap time stories for toddlers - Free Story Book Podcast 0:32

6y ago0:32

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In this episode of storytime, I provide an introduction on how I recite children's bedtime stories to read online. I record storytelling books for preschoolers, audible stories for toddlers, perform nursery rhymes read aloud and short stories for kids-little red riding hood, bedtime stories for reading. I also have downloadable Dr Seuss books and a…

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Why do babies slap their face and bang head on floor? 5:13

6+ y ago5:13

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Can being in the hospital for long periods of time cause toddlers and young children to create self stimulating, strange behavior? What can parents do for their kids?--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/baby-frank-transplant/support

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Baby Frank learns to sit up 6:00

7y ago6:00

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Frank is home for his first holidays, Christmas, Thanksgiving and New year's day. The challenges of Parenting a special needs child these past four months has been fun but difficult. Luckily we have physical and occupational therapy to help us. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/baby-frank-transplant/support…

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Marriage: Angry, Sad, Happy Times 18:38

7y ago18:38

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Frank's bedtime sleeping routine. What happens in the middle of the night? Crying from drug withdrawals and narcotics, burping his G-tube, rocking him to bed, TV, singing, dancing. Sometimes its frustrating. But dad and mom finally have ideas to help him sleep!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/baby-frank-transplant/s…

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Baby Frank gets discharged from the hospital 5:39

7y ago5:39

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Side effects to drug withdrawal babies and narcotics. Getting into a daily routine at home with Mom and Dad and baby. Trying to get sleep--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/baby-frank-transplant/support

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Baby has surgery and gets a G Tube for Feeding! What's that? 6:06

7y ago6:06

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What is a G Tube for babies? How does this affect their life? After being at Mott Children's Hospital in Ann Arbor Michigan for 10 months, Frank is finally coming home for the first time in his life! As new parents, we are VERY excited! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/baby-frank-transplant/support…

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How many Daily Medications does a Heart Transplant Baby have? 6:07

7y ago6:07

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What is life like for babies with a heart transplant? How many meds do they need to take daily? Narcotics? Blood pressure? Date Night: spending hours drawing up liquid meds with my husband--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/baby-frank-transplant/support

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1 in 100 Babies born with a Heart Condition: Detected in Ultrasound? 8:41

7y ago8:41

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More kids have heart disease than they do cancer. How common is heart failure in kids? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/baby-frank-transplant/support

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How does a Baby Qualify for a Heart Transplant? 12:56

7y ago12:56

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How does an infant or toddler get on the donor list? 7 minimum requirements. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/baby-frank-transplant/support

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Are all Babies obsessed with Mirrors? 4:33

7y ago4:33

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Frank Zillins loves mirrors, especially when he's confined to a hospital crib for the first 6 months of his life. It was one of the few toys he could play with. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/baby-frank-transplant/support

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Heart Transplant Kids: Frank gets a hospital infection 7:01

7y ago7:01

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Heart Transplant kids have weakened immune systems so they catch colds easier and get sick often. Is it deadly? How to deal with the situation?--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/baby-frank-transplant/support

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How does a Sick Hospitalized Baby Gain Weight? 8:26

7+ y ago8:26

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MCT oil in the NICU saved my child's life by helping him gain weight in December 2017. He finally qualified to be on the heart transplant donor at 3 months old, weighing 8 lbs. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/baby-frank-transplant/support

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NICU success stories about Frank's Hospital Room Temperature - Mommy and Me Podcast 4:12

7+ y ago4:12

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CHD (congenital heart disease) Babies with a sick, weak, heart need cold rooms. Why was Frank's hospital room cold? How did his body react to room temperature?--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/baby-frank-transplant/support

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New Parents: Having a Baby in the Hospital for 9 months 13:37

7+ y ago13:37

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What is life like as a mom driving to the hospital for 9 months to see your baby boy? Family visits, Different work shifts, Hand Sanitizer, Driving, Calling Nurses. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/baby-frank-transplant/support

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July 22 Visiting Baby Boy at Hospital 1:39

7+ y ago1:39

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Mom and dad on the road driving to see their son Frank. He's 9 months old. Update on how he's doing at Mott Children's hospital. Family Weekend Routine. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/baby-frank-transplant/support

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Pregnant Delivery Part 4 6:02

7+ y ago6:02

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My first week at the hospital after giving birth to my baby boy. Palliative care shows up and we told them to leave. My husband visits my son in intensive care unit ICU, he is still alive. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/baby-frank-transplant/support

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Pregnant Delivery Part 3 7:19

7+ y ago7:19

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Emergency c section pregnancy. Frank is born, his skin color is purple and blue. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/baby-frank-transplant/support

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Pregnant Delivery Part 2 5:21

7+ y ago5:21

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Nurses said something is wrong with my baby. His heartbeat is 190. Getting transported by ambulance to the hospital. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/baby-frank-transplant/support

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Pregnant Delivery Part I 6:32

7+ y ago6:32

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Here is my story when I went to my 36 week OBGYN check up appointment and how I ended up having an emergency C-section because my child was born with a life threatening heart condition called Cardiomyopathy. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/baby-frank-transplant/support…

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Frank's Oral and I.V. Drugs 5:18

7+ y ago5:18

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What medications does Frank take on a daily basis for his heart transplant? Why does he need these drugs? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/baby-frank-transplant/support

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Toaster Head 3:43

7+ y ago3:43

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Babies with a flat head are called toaster heads! Frank wears a plastic helmet to re-shape his head and make it round. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/baby-frank-transplant/support

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Lifespan of a Heart Transplant 4:22

7+ y ago4:22

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What is the Average survival rate for babies and kids with heart transplants? Will they need a second transplant? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/baby-frank-transplant/support

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What are feeding tubes for babies? 5:02

7+ y ago5:02

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Baby Frank is on feeding tubes in the hospital. Getting fed through the intestines and stomach. How does it work? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/baby-frank-transplant/support

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Baby Frank Heart Transplant intro 2:17

7+ y ago2:17

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Mom, Dad, Baby Frank from Lansing Michigan and our adventure as new parents with a son who had a heart transplant--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/baby-frank-transplant/support

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Importance of Pooping - Podcasts for family road trips 3:37

7+ y ago3:37

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Struggling with your toddler or newborn? What are five things that help a kid POOP? Why? Children born with severe heart conditions need help POOPING when they are in the hospital. My baby boy Frank from Michigan needed weird things to help him poop when he had a bad decaying heart. Download and listen to my family friendly, free audio best parenti…