Ask a NICU Mama Podcast

Dec 10 2024 40 ep. 42 mins 1
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This podcast was created to share my NICU journey….the good, the bad, and the unexpected. I want to share the tips I have learned along this journey that has made my life easier. I want to speak to the families who have just been given a list of life changing diagnoses. I want to speak to the parent who unexpectedly found themselves being a single parent to a child who has complex medical needs. I want to show others that it is okay to have a different “normal” than others. I want to show that it is possible to create a beautiful life out of ashes.

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A Promise Fulfilled with Carrita

Dec 10 2024 46 mins  
In this episode of the Ask a NICU Mama podcast, host Ashley O'Neil speaks with Carrita about her profound journey through pregnancy loss, the NICU experience, and life after discharge. Carrita shares her story of resilience, emphasizing the importance of self-care, community support, and the healing power of writing. She discusses the challenges faced during her pregnancies, the em

Faith, Hope & Perseverance with Jennifer

Dec 03 2024 33 mins  
In this episode of the Ask a NICU Mama podcast, host Ashley O'Neil speaks with Jennifer, a NICU mom who shares her emotional journey after giving birth to her twins at just 26 weeks gestation. Jennifer discusses the challenges of being a NICU parent, the emotional roller coaster of the experience, and the importance of support systems. She also shares insights on balancing family d

Earned Tears with Ebby J

Nov 26 2024 96 mins  
In this episode of the Ask a NICU Mama Podcast, host Ashley O’Neil, speaks with Ebby J. Ebby J shares her profound journey through motherhood, marked by multiple pregnancy losses and the challenges of navigating the healthcare system. She discusses her grief, the lack of support she faced, and her renewed sense of hope. The conversation emphasizes the importance of self-advocacy,

Grow into Your Bigness with Brian

Nov 19 2024 41 mins  
In this episode of the Ask a NICU Mama podcast, host Ashley O'Neill speaks with Brian, author of 'Breathe, Eat, Poop and Grow,' about his profound journey to fatherhood, the challenges faced during his wife's pregnancy, and their son's premature birth. Brian shares his emotional experiences navigating the NICU, the importance of community support, and the role of faith in overcomin

The Pivot with Christina

Nov 17 2024 20 mins  
In this episode of the Ask a NICU Mama podcast, host Ashley O'Neil speaks with Christina, a NICU nurse who shares her emotional journey and experiences in the NICU. They discuss the unique challenges faced by NICU families, the importance of parental involvement in care, and the support services available. Christina also shares her personal pivot during COVID-19, which led her to l

All Things Intensive Therapy: Holy City Pediatric Therapy with Kellye

Nov 12 2024 32 mins  
In this episode of the Ask a NICU Mama podcast, host Ashley O'Neil speaks with Kellye, co-owner of Holy City Pediatric Therapy Center, about intensive therapy programs for children. Kellye shares her journey of becoming an occupational therapist, the formation of her therapy center, and the importance of intensive therapy programs. The conversation covers who would benefit from att

Community is Everything with Jessica

Nov 05 2024 35 mins  
In this episode of the Ask a NICU Mama podcast, host Ashley O'Neil speaks with Jessica, founder of We Are Brave Together, about her journey as a caregiver for her son with Prader-Willi syndrome. They discuss the challenges of motherhood, the importance of community support, and the release of Jessica's book, Becoming Brave Together (an anthology). The conversation highlights the em

Joy & Grief with Rikki

Oct 29 2024 48 mins  
In this episode of the Ask a NICU Mama Podcast, host Ashley O'Neil speaks with Rikki about her unexpected NICU journey with her daughter who was born full-term. Rikki shares the emotional complexities of experiencing joy and grief simultaneously, as her father passed away just before Leah was discharged. Rikki emphasizes the importance of advocacy in healthcare, the need for suppor

Two Things Can Be True: Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness with Jade

Oct 22 2024 33 mins  
In this episode of the Ask a NICU Mama podcast, host Ashley O'Neil speaks with Jade about her profound journey through pregnancy loss, including multiple miscarriages and the stillbirth of her son. Jade shares her emotional experiences, the impact on her relationship with her husband, and the importance of support and presence during grief. She discusses the challenges of navigatin

Change Your View with Amanda

Oct 15 2024 61 mins  
Welcome to the third episode of Season 2 of the Ask a NICU Mama Podcast where we will be discussing all things NICU Related. In today’s episode titled, “Change Your View,” I am joined by Amanda. Amanda had a high-risk pregnancy due to her son developing a rare disease called hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn or HDFN. Her son was born at 35 weeks gestation and spent 3