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The Incubator: Beyond The Beeps

The Incubator: Beyond The Beeps

By: The Incubator Podcast & ICU Baby
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Hosted by Leah Jayanetti from parent support organization ICU Baby, Beyond the Beeps pulls back the curtain on the NICU experience, helping parents navigate this new world, understand their baby's journey, and learn about healthcare approaches and medical decision making. Through storytelling and education, we foster hope and empower parents to actively engage with their healthcare team, ultimately improving understanding and communication between families and medical staff.

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  • #020 - Belonging in the NICU during the Holidays

    #020 - Belonging in the NICU during the Holidays
    Dec 31 2025

    In this episode of Beyond the Beeps, Leah MG Jayanetti discusses the unique challenges faced by families in the NICU during the holiday season. Joined by Alena Costume, a two-time NICU mother, they explore the emotional rollercoaster of having a baby in the NICU, the importance of community support, and strategies for coping with stress. Alena shares her personal experiences, highlighting the significance of parental presence and the impact of healthcare staff on the NICU journey. The conversation emphasizes resilience, hope, and the need for better support systems for NICU families. In this conversation, Leah MG Jayanetti and Alena discuss the profound experiences of families in the NICU, emphasizing the importance of nourishment, community support, and the unexpected connections that can arise during challenging times. They share personal stories about creating the Touching Tiny Hands organization, the emotional toll of having a child in the NICU, and the significance of hope and belonging in the journey of parenthood, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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    As always, feel free to send us questions, comments, or suggestions to our email: nicupodcast@gmail.com. You can also contact the show through Instagram or Twitter, @nicupodcast. Or contact Ben and Daphna directly via their Twitter profiles: @drnicu and @doctordaphnamd. The papers discussed in today's episode are listed and timestamped on the webpage linked below.

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    1 hr and 25 mins
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