NICU Babies Parent Support
Never pay the first bill, at least that’s what podcast guest and medical investigative journalist Marshall Allen advises. At some point, every NICU family has to deal with an insurance company, government agency, medical billing office or all three. Learn how to speak a language that billing offices understand, advocate for your rights and save yourself money, headaches and long hours on hold with medical stakeholders. 💚 Connect with the host, Kathryn Whitaker: | | 💚 Connect with the guest, Marshall Allen: | | ...
info_outline S6 E97: What You Need to Know About Medical Billing & Insurance ft. Kelley ColemanNICU Babies Parent Support
Paying the medical bills and determining insurance coverage can almost be as stressful as caring for your NICU baby (and sometimes more so). Kelley Coleman - author, disability advocate and mom of a medically complex child - shares questions to ask, provides an overview of programs and shares advice from both her lived experience, as well as insurance and medical billing experts. 💚 Connect with the host, Kathryn Whitaker: | | 💚 Connect with the guest, Kelley Coleman: | | 🔗 Links to resources: Book, Department...
info_outline S6 E96: Advocating for Paid Parental Leave in your Workplace ft. Sherenne SimonNICU Babies Parent Support
Does your employer offer paid parental leave or are you struggling to find a game plan for how to care for your baby after NICU discharge while tending to your job responsibilities? Sherenne Simon, social impact expert, shares how she influenced major policy change in her workplace to accommodate NICU parents. Her book, Own Your Influence: An Unconventional Journey to Making an Impact at Work, hits shelves in November and can show you how to capitalize on your own power of influence to enact positive change. 💚 Connect with the host, Kathryn Whitaker: | | ...
info_outline S6 E95: Postpartum Depression & Anxiety, One Mom’s Story ft. Britt MorenoNICU Babies Parent Support
Sometimes we are called to share our stories, in a big way. Emmy-award winning journalist Britt Moreno experienced postpartum complications following the birth of her second child. Instead of quietly working through them, she chose to use her platform as an NBC affiliate news anchor to amplify the crisis of postpartum depression and anxiety in the hopes of helping other women through her interviews and in-depth investigations. 💚 Connect with the host, Kathryn Whitaker: | | 💚 Connect with the guest, Britt Moreno: | | 🔗...
info_outline S6 E94: Do I Have Postpartum Depression or Anxiety? ft. Dr. Nicole Calloway RankinsNICU Babies Parent Support
Are you worried you might be suffering from postpartum depression or anxiety? Whether it’s been days, weeks or months since the birth of your baby, board-certified OB/Gyn Dr. Nicole Rankins shares what PPD and PPA are, common symptoms, treatment options and where to seek help. 💚 Connect with the host, Kathryn Whitaker: | | 💚 Connect with the guest, Dr. Nicole Calloway Rankins: | | | 🔗 Links to resources: 📺Socials 📺 | | | ...
info_outline S6 E93: Season 6, Life after a NICU admission ft. Kathryn WhitakerNICU Babies Parent Support
You’ve been admitted to the NICU or you’re in the thick of raising a NICU baby and you look around and might wonder how this is your life and what’s next - for your baby, your family and your life. THIS is the season that will serve you during your NICU admission and long after your discharge. In season 6 - life after a NICU admission - we tackle postpartum depression and anxiety, paid parental leave, medical billing/insurance, a dad's perspective, pelvic floor physical therapy, sex and intimacy, exercise/nutrition and sharing your story on social media. 💚 Connect with the...
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info_outline Episode 92: Season Finale for 2023!NICU Babies Parent Support
2023 was filled with a plethora of amazing guests and topics. So many exciting things are in store for the podcast in 2024! In this episode, I share: Highlight some of our guests and topics. How listeners can share their feedback on next year’s seasons, by sending us a DM on social media or emailing us at [email protected] Take a quick 30-seconds and review, rate and subscribe to our podcasts. It’s how more people find us. Kathryn Whitaker is the author of Live Big, Love Bigger, an award-winning book about living an intentional life and how her NICU baby helped her get...
info_outline Episode 91: New Tech for Moms & Babies ft. Katie LinendollNICU Babies Parent Support
Technology and gadgets, when used with purpose and discernment, can be a true aid to a NICU family’s life. In this episode Emmy-winning tech expert, Katie Linendoll, shares her go-to products for moms and NICU families, all at varying price points. In this episode, we chat about: How did you get interested in the field of technology and coding as a woman? What do you hope people take away by utilizing new gadgets or participating in new technology? Let's chat about your best ideas for tech with newborns, babies and toddlers. What's your best advice to a parent who wants to use...
info_outline Episode 90: Chaplaincy & the NICU ft. J.S. ParkNICU Babies Parent Support
We all have preconceived ideas about what a hospital chaplain is, or isn’t. So, in this conversation with author and chaplain J.S. Park, we discuss how families might utilize their services, receive an advocate and find someone to hold space in a difficult moment. In this episode, we chat about: What led you to pursue a career as a hospital chaplain? When we hear the word "chaplain" that may conjure up many things for many people. What's your primary role as a hospital chaplain? Do chaplains go through training and if so, what does that look like? When are some reasons a...
info_outlineLeaving the hospital after a NICU stay can feel like jumping off a cliff without a parachute. Parents no longer have the stability of doctors and nurses to rely on to meet our baby’s medical needs and answer questions about developmental milestones.
Joining us for a honest discussion about the emotional and physical challenges of caring for a medically fragile child at home is Kara Whalin. As a licensed therapist, as well as a parent who has experienced preterm birth and loss, Kara understands the challenges of a NICU stay on a personal and professional level.