S6 E101: Rehabilitating Your Pelvic Floor After Birth ft. Dr. Rebecca Maidansky
Release Date: 05/01/2024
S10 E139: What I Wish I Knew About…My Pediatrician ft. Dr. Mona Amin (@PedsDocTalk)
NICU Babies Parent Support
In this episode, pediatrician and creator Dr. Mona Amin (@PedsDocTalk) shares her path into medicine, why patient connection is important to her and how she built a meaningful presence on social media. Dr. Amin opens up about her own emotional NICU journey, sharing what she wishes she had known as a new parent and how that experience transformed the way she supports families today. Together, we explore everything from NICU guilt, milestones, and medical overwhelm to what truly empowers parents as they advocate for their babies—both in the hospital and long after they go home. 💚...
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S10 E138: What I Wish I Knew About…Birth Trauma & Advocacy ft. HeHe Stewart
NICU Babies Parent Support
Giving birth trauma a voice. Doula and advocate HeHe Stewart explores the emotional journey of NICU parents and the unseen wounds of traumatic birth experiences in this episode. From redefining advocacy to helping families find healing even in survival mode, HeHe shares powerful insights, personal stories, and practical support for those navigating life after the NICU. Whether you're a parent, partner, or professional, this conversation sheds light on the resilience, grief, and hope that shape the path to recovery. 💚 Connect with the host, Kathryn Whitaker | ...
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S10 E137: What I Wish I Knew About…Parenting Special Needs Children ft. Kelly Mantoan
NICU Babies Parent Support
Special needs mom, Kelly Mantoan, a mother of five and advocate for families raising children with disabilities, gives some solid advice to parents. Two of her children have spinal muscular atrophy and she candidly shares the challenges, surprises, and moments of grace from her early NICU and diagnosis days, offering wisdom on friendship, confidence, faith, and what she wishes she’d known at the start. 💚 Connect with the host, Kathryn Whitaker | | 💚 Connect with the guest, Kelly Mantoan | | | ...
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S10 E136: What I Wish I Knew About…Medical Billing ft. Jules Nowak
NICU Babies Parent Support
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by a medical bill, this episode is for you. Jules Nowak—NICU parent and founder of The Medical Bill Academy—talks about the often-overlooked financial side of a NICU stay. From surprise bills to navigating insurance denials, Jules shares her personal journey through a 73-day NICU experience and the lessons that inspired her to help other families protect their financial health. 💚 Connect with the host, Kathryn Whitaker | | 💚 Connect with the guest, Jules Nowak | 🔗 to resources : What...
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S10 E135: What I Wish I Knew About…Child Loss & Grief ft. Amber Smith
NICU Babies Parent Support
In this deeply moving episode, Amber Smith, wife to Granger Smith, shares her journey through unimaginable loss after the passing of her son River and how she found light in the midst of profound grief. We talk about honoring River’s memory, navigating marriage and parenting through sorrow, and what healing really looks like—beyond clichés and expectations. Amber’s honesty offers comfort, perspective, and hope to anyone walking through grief or supporting someone who is. 💚 Connect with the host, Kathryn Whitaker | | 💚 Connect with the...
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S10 E134: What I Wish I Knew About…NICU Nurses ft. Nurse Tori
NICU Babies Parent Support
NICU nurse and content creator Tori Meskin (aka Nurse Tori) sheds light on the unique role of NICU nurses and what families should really know during their baby's NICU journey. We talk about building trust in high-stress moments, common parent fears, and how nurses support both tiny patients and their loved ones through it all. Whether you're a current NICU parent or just want to understand more, this conversation offers honesty, insight, and hope. 💚 Connect with the host, Kathryn Whitaker | | 💚 Connect with the guest, Nurse Tori | ...
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S10 E133: What I Wish I Knew About…Raising Twins (One with Down Syndrome) ft. Missy Haughery
NICU Babies Parent Support
Twin and special needs mom Missy Haughery shares her journey of raising twins—one with Down syndrome—and the lessons she wishes she’d known from the start. She is as candid about the struggles, in parenthood and marriage, as she is about the lessons and the joy. It all helped shape the family she loves. If you’ve ever gotten a diagnosis that feels overwhelming, you’ll be empowered by Missy’s story of encouragement, perspective, and practical advice for parents navigating a similar path. 💚 Connect with the host, Kathryn Whitaker | | 💚...
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S10 E132: What I Wish I Knew About…Being a Military NICU Family ft. Taneisha Stamps
NICU Babies Parent Support
The NICU and the military share common feelings of isolation, mental health challenges like PTSD, and dependence upon friends and co-workers for support. In this week’s episode, NICU military mom Taneisha Stamps shares her experience of being in the NICU with her son while their family was on a military base, far from home and family. She tenderly shares her struggles, how they faced them and when she knew they needed to reach out for assistance and help. It’s a powerful episode and an especially poignant one for every NICU military family. 💚 Connect with the host, Kathryn...
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S10 E131: What I Wish I Knew About…Organizing & Storing Photos ft. Miss Freddy
NICU Babies Parent Support
Professional photo organizer Miss Freddy addresses the emotional and logistical challenges of capturing and storing photos during a NICU stay. In this episode, we discuss what we wish we had known earlier—from organizing photos of hard days, how albums can minimize the trauma and magnify the good days so it feels manageable, not overwhelming. Miss Freddy shares how photos can be both a healing tool and a powerful way to honor a NICU journey. 💚 Connect with the host, Kathryn Whitaker: | | 💚 Connect with the guest, Miss Freddy: | ...
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S10 E130: Season 10: What I Wish I Knew ft. Kathryn Whitaker
NICU Babies Parent Support
Season 10 is here! What I Wish I Knew dives deep into the wisdom and hard-won life lessons parents and experts learned and now want to pass along to you. Our guest lineup includes a diverse group including a NICU nurse, pediatrician, special needs mom, bereaved mom, billing expert, birth trauma expert, twin mom, military NICU mom, and a professional photo organizer. Each episode highlights practical tips, emotional wisdom, and critical support for navigating life during and after a NICU stay. From understanding hospital bills to processing grief and trauma, season 10 brings honesty,...
info_outlineHave you ever been told that suffering from pelvic floor leakage, pain or fear is all just “part of parenthood?” Pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Rebecca Maidansky shares how to avoid doing the wrong thing by doing the right one. She will share how to manage your pelvic health with information, exercise and questions to ask your provider so you can take control of your body.
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Thriving Together [Full version] by MusicLFiles
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Bright Colors Of Life by MusicLFiles
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