Best Nicu Terms Explained Podcasts (2025)

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

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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

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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

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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

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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…