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This week on the Ask a NICU Mama Podcast, host AshleyO’Neil is joined by Diane Olusada for a heartfelt return episode. Diane first joined us in March 2025 for “I Healed in the NICU,”where she courageously shared her journey through infertility, the heartbreaking loss of her first son in the NICU, her daughter’s 108-day NICU stay, and her youngest son’s “brief” NICU stay. Through it all, she reflected on grief, motherhood, healing, and learning to celebrate every milestone. Now, Diane returns for “God Answers Prayers” to share theunexpected turns of her motherhood journey, including two subsequent natural pregnancies, the heartbreak of miscarriage, and the birth of her now 10-month-old son, who did not require a NICU stay. From “I Healed in the NICU” to “God Answers Prayers,” Diane’sstory reminds us that even when our journeys look different from what we imagined, there can still be room for hope, healing, and new beginnings. Interested in connecting with Diane? Instagram: me_ttc_n_w8loss_journeyThe Ask a NICU Mama Podcast is brought to you by It’s aNICU World! 🌍 About It’s a NICU World It’s a NICU World is a community dedicated tosupporting families navigating life in and beyond the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. From journals and advocacy to the Ask a NICU Mama Podcast, we’re here to bring real stories, hard truths, and hope to every NICU and medical family. 📘 Learn more: ⁠www.itsanicuworld.com⁠ 📸Follow us on Instagram: ⁠@itsanicuworld⁠and @askanicumamapodcast2024 Check out our books: It’s a NICU World& It’s a NICU World: Your Guide During your Babies NICU Stay 🎙️Listen to more episodes: On your favorite podcast platform 📣 Support the Show: Share this episode with another NICU parent or healthcare providerFollow the show on Instagram: ⁠@askanicumamapodcast2024⁠Leave a review  Interested in sponsoring an episode? Email [email protected]

This week on the Ask a NICU Mama Podcast, host Ashley O’Neil is joined by Jane Cranston, a pediatric occupational therapist and founder of Tiny Transitions Therapy Consulting. Jane shares how her personal experience as a mother of a child with special needs shaped her approach to supporting families. We discuss the transition from the NICU to home, the importance of cultural humility in healthcare, and whyfamily-centered care and clear communication matter so much.  We also talk about empowering parents to trust their instincts, ask questions, and advocate for their children’s needs. Because parents deserve to be informed, respected, and included in the decisions that shape their child’s care. Interested in connecting with Jane? Website: Pediatric Occupational Therapy in Houston | Tiny Transitions Therapy Instagram:  tinytransitionstherapyLinkedIn: JANE CRANSTON | LinkedIn 🌍 About It’s a NICU World It’s a NICU World is a community dedicated to supporting families navigating life in and beyond the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. From journals and advocacy to the Ask a NICU Mama Podcast, we’re here to bring real stories, hard truths, and hope to every NICU and medical family. 📘 Learn more: ⁠www.itsanicuworld.com⁠ 📸Follow us on Instagram: ⁠@itsanicuworld⁠and @askanicumamapodcast2024 Check out our books: It’s a NICU World& It’s a NICU World: Your Guide During your Babies NICU Stay 🎙️Listen to more episodes: On your favorite podcast platform   📣 Support the Show: Share this episode with another NICU parent or healthcare providerFollow the show on Instagram: ⁠@askanicumamapodcast2024⁠Leave a review  Interested in sponsoring an episode? Email [email protected]  The Ask a NICU Mama Podcast is brought to you by It’s a NICU World!

This week on the Ask a NICU Mama Podcast, host Ashley O’Neil is joined by Isabelle Neza, who shares her journey through pregnancy, the unexpected premature birth of her son at just 23 weeks, and the challenges her family faced throughout their NICU experience. She opens up about the emotional rollercoaster of life in the NICU and the lessons she learned while navigating the complexities of neonatal care. But Isabelle’s story doesn’t end when her NICU journey does. Her experience inspired her to launch Preemie Global Impact, a nonprofit focused on supporting families in underserved countries who are facing similar challenges. Our conversation is a powerful reminder of the importance of community, advocacy, celebrating the small victories, and finding purpose in the experiences that change us. So, whether you’re a NICU parent, a healthcare professional, an advocate, or simply someone who wants to better understand the NICU journey, I hope this conversation reminds you that even in the hardest moments, you are not alone. Interested in connecting with Isabelle? Website: www.preemieglobalimpact.org Instagram:  preemieglobalimpact.26 The Ask a NICU Mama Podcast is brought to you by It’s a NICU World! 🌍 About It’s a NICU World It’s a NICU World is a community dedicated to supporting families navigating life in and beyond the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. From journals and advocacy to the Ask a NICU Mama Podcast, we’re here to bring real stories, hard truths, and hope to every NICU and medical family. 📘 Learn more: ⁠www.itsanicuworld.com⁠ 📸Follow us on Instagram: ⁠@itsanicuworld⁠and @askanicumamapodcast2024 Check out our books: It’s a NICU World It’s a NICU World: Your Guide During your Babies NICU Stay It’s a NICU World: Caring Beyond the NICU 12-MonthPlanner 🎙️Listen to more episodes: On your favorite podcast platform 📣 Support the Show: Share this episode with another NICU parent or healthcare providerFollow the show on Instagram: ⁠@askanicumamapodcast2024⁠Leave a review Interested in sponsoring an episode? Email [email protected]

This week on the Ask a NICU Mama Podcast, host AshleyO’Neil is joined by Alexis Rhodes, a certified child life specialist and birth doula, for an honest conversation about birth, grief, NICU experiences, discharge, and what it really means to support the whole family. We talk about preparing emotionally for birth, navigatinggrief, supporting siblings of medically complex children, and why the parent experience can sometimes get lost in the healthcare system. Because going home doesn’t always mean the journey is over.  You do not want to miss this episode.   Interested in connecting with Alexis? Website: www.peoplemedicinellc.com Instagram:  people_medicine_llc LinkedIn People Medicine LLC: Home | LinkedIn The Ask a NICU Mama Podcast is brought to you by It’s aNICU World! 🌍 About It’s a NICU World It’s a NICU World is a community dedicated tosupporting families navigating life in and beyond the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. From journals and advocacy to the Ask a NICU Mama Podcast, we’re here to bring real stories, hard truths, and hope to every NICU andmedical family. 📘 Learn more: ⁠www.itsanicuworld.com⁠ 📸Follow us on Instagram: ⁠@itsanicuworld⁠and @askanicumamapodcast2024 Check out our books: It’s a NICU World& It’s a NICU World: Your Guide During your Babies NICU Stay 🎙️Listen to more episodes: On your favorite podcastplatform   📣 Support the Show: Share this episode with another NICU parent or healthcare providerFollow the show on Instagram: ⁠@askanicumamapodcast2024⁠Leave a review  Interested in sponsoring an episode? Email [email protected]

What if music could help a NICU baby regulate, connect, and heal? 🎵💛 In this episode of the Ask a NICU Mama Podcast, host Ashley O’Neil sits down with music therapist Jamie Shegogue to explore how music therapy can support neurodevelopment, bonding, and emotional well-being for babies and families in the NICU. Together, they discuss the research behind music therapy, what it can look like at the bedside, and how caregivers can use music to create meaningful moments of connection, even in the middle of a difficult NICU journey. This is a conversation about music, connection, healing, and finding meaningful ways to care for both babies and the people who love them. Real stories. Hard truths. Hope. The Ask a NICU Mama Podcast is brought to you by It’s a NICU World! 🌍 About It’s a NICU World It’s a NICU World is a community dedicated to supporting families navigating life in and beyond the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. From journals and advocacy to the Ask a NICU Mama Podcast, we’re here to bring real stories, hard truths, and hope to every NICU and medical family. 📘 Learn more: ⁠www.itsanicuworld.com⁠📸Follow us on Instagram: ⁠@itsanicuworld⁠and @askanicumamapodcast2024 Check out our books: It’s a NICU World& It’s a NICU World: Your Guide During your Babies NICU Stay 🎙️Listen to more episodes: On your favorite podcast platform  📣 Support the Show: Share this episode with another NICU parent or healthcare providerFollow the show on Instagram: ⁠@askanicumamapodcast2024⁠Leave a review  Interested in sponsoring an episode? Email [email protected]

🎙️ 100 EPISODES OF ASK A NICU MAMA! 🎙️ 100 episodes. Wow. 🥹 Since launching in January 2024, this podcast has broughtreal stories, hard truths, and hope to families navigating life in and beyond the NICU. Through hospitalizations, rescheduled interviews, and allthat life has brought, we made it to 100! For this special episode, my dear friend Diamond isinterviewing me about my NICU journey, grief, and raising King Kolin. I hope you’ll listen and get a deeper glimpse into who I am and why I do what I do. 💙 🎁 FREE SHIPPING!To celebrate, enjoy free shipping on all It’s a NICU World books through the end of Season 4. Use code 100THEEPISODE! at checkout. Thank you for being part of this journey! 🎧   The Ask a NICU Mama Podcast is brought to you by It’s aNICU World! 🌍 About It’s a NICU World It’s a NICU World is a community dedicated tosupporting families navigating life in and beyond the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. From journals and advocacy to the Ask a NICU Mama Podcast, we’re here to bring real stories, hard truths, and hope to every NICU andmedical family. 📘 Learn more: ⁠www.itsanicuworld.com⁠ 📸Follow us on Instagram: ⁠@itsanicuworld⁠and @askanicumamapodcast2024 Check out our books: It’s a NICU World& It’s a NICU World: Your Guide During your Babies NICU Stay 🎙️Listen to more episodes: On your favorite podcast platform   📣 Support the Show: Share this episode with another NICU parent or healthcare providerFollow the show on Instagram: ⁠@askanicumamapodcast2024⁠Leave a review Interested in sponsoring an episode? Email [email protected]

In this episode of the Ask a NICU Mama Podcast, host AshleyO’Neil is joined Andew and Amber Vassell, who share their deeply personal story of navigating two different NICU journeys, first with their 25-weeker, Austen, and later with their 26-weeker, Aliyah. They open up about the fear and uncertainty that comes withhaving a baby born too soon, while also trying to be present for the toddler(s) waiting for them at home. Because NICU parents don’t get to press pause on everything else. Andrew and Amber’s story is one of love, faith, resilience, and hope, and a beautiful reminder that even in the hardest moments, you don’t have to know how the story ends. Sometimes, you just have to keep going. Their experiences also inspired them to create NeoHaven,providing resources and support for other families navigating the NICU.  You do not want to miss this conversation.  Interested in connecting with Andrew & Amber? Instagram:  neohavenav_dynasty  The NICU Journey Guide: The NICU Journey Guide© | Navigate the NICU with Clarity — NeoHaven™ Interested in learning more about the NICU to HomeConference? Website:  NICU to Home Conference byBridging the Birthing Gap™ The Ask a NICU Mama Podcast is brought to you by It’s a NICU World! 🌍 About It’s a NICU World It’s a NICU World is a community dedicated to supporting families navigating life in and beyond the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. From journals and advocacy to the Ask a NICU Mama Podcast, we’re here to bring real stories, hard truths, and hope to every NICU and medical family. 📘 Learn more: ⁠www.itsanicuworld.com⁠ 📸Follow us on Instagram: ⁠@itsanicuworld⁠and @askanicumamapodcast2024 Check out our books: It’s a NICU World& It’s a NICU World: Your Guide During your Babies NICU Stay 🎙️Listen to more episodes: On your favorite podcastplatform   📣 Support the Show: Share this episode with another NICU parent or healthcare providerFollow the show on Instagram: @askanicumamapodcast2024⁠Leave a review  Interested in sponsoring an episode? Email [email protected]   TheNICU Journey Guide: The NICUJourney Guide© | Navigate the NICU with Clarity — NeoHaven™

What happens when motherhood asks you to hold unimaginable loss and incredible hope at the same time? In this episode of the Ask a NICU Mama Podcast, host AshleyO’Neil is joined by Natalie Estelle, a mother whose journey through motherhood has been anything but ordinary. In just two years, Natalie gave birth to three children. Herfirst was stillborn. Her second was a micropreemie, born weighing less than two pounds and spending time in the NICU. And her third was born full-term. Three babies. Three very different journeys. A story filledwith grief, hope, resilience, and strength. Natalie shares openly about navigating loss and the NICU,finding her way through the complexities of motherhood, and the moments that ultimately shaped her desire to lead, guide, advocate for, and support other NICU families.   Natalie’s story is a beautiful reminder that even afterunimaginable loss, hope can still find its way in. You don’t want to miss this conversation. Interested in connecting with Natalie? Website: www.mrsnatalieestelle.com Instagram: nicumomselfcareco Book: 52 Self-Care Tips for NICU Moms from a NICU Mom Hardcover Ebook Interested in learning more about the NICU to HomeConference? Website:  NICU to Home Conference byBridging the Birthing Gap™ The Ask a NICU Mama Podcast is brought to you by It’s a NICU World! 🌍 About It’s a NICU World It’s a NICU World is a community dedicated to supportingfamilies navigating life in and beyond the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. From journals and advocacy to the Ask a NICU Mama Podcast, we’re here to bring real stories, hard truths, and hope to every NICU and medical family. 📘 Learn more: ⁠www.itsanicuworld.com⁠ 📸Follow us on Instagram: ⁠@itsanicuworld⁠ and @askanicumamapodcast2024 Check out our books: It’s a NICU World & It’s a NICUWorld: Your Guide During your Babies NICU Stay 🎙️Listen to more episodes: On your favorite podcast platform 📣 Support the Show: Share this episode with another NICU parent or healthcare providerFollow the show on Instagram: ⁠@askanicumamapodcast2024⁠Leave a review  Interested in sponsoring an episode? Email [email protected]

In this episode of the Ask a NICU Mama Podcast, host Ashley O’Neil is joined by Bittany Bowman, who shares the emotional and often overwhelming experience of navigating the NICU with a baby who was born full-term, reminding us that the NICU journey doesn’t always look the way we expect. From pregnancy, IVF, and genetic testing to Ethan’s unexpected medical challenges and eventual diagnosis with the rare genetic disorder ZFX, Brittany takes us through the highs, lows, questions, and uncertainties that shaped her journey. We talk about what it means to advocate for your child when you don’t have all the answers, learning to trust your instincts, communicating with medical providers, and finding the strength to keep going when the path ahead feels uncertain. You do not want to miss this episode!   Interested in connecting with Brittney? Instagram:  _britttlee93 Interested in learning more about the NICU to Home Conference? Website:  NICU to Home Conference byBridging the Birthing Gap™ Instagram:  momandme_md The Ask a NICU Mama Podcast is brought to you by It’s a NICU World! 🌍 About It’s a NICU World It’s a NICU World is a community dedicated to supporting families navigating life in and beyond the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. From journals and advocacy to the Ask a NICU Mama Podcast, we’re here to bring real stories, hard truths, and hope to every NICU and medical family. 📘 Learn more: ⁠www.itsanicuworld.com⁠ 📸Follow us on Instagram: ⁠@itsanicuworld⁠and @askanicumamapodcast2024 Check out our books: It’s a NICU World& It’s a NICU World: Your Guide During your Babies NICU Stay 🎙️Listen to more episodes: On your favorite podcast platform   📣 Support the Show:  Share this episode with another NICU parent or healthcare providerFollow the show on Instagram: ⁠@askanicumamapodcast2024⁠Leave a review  Interested in sponsoring an episode? Email [email protected]   Interestedin learning more about the NICU to Home Conference?The Aska NICU Mama Podcast is brought to you by It’s a NICU World!

In this episode of the Ask a NICU Mama Podcast, host AshleyO’Neil is joined by Allison Moise, who shares her deeply personal journey through her son’s birth, his diagnosis of hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), and the unexpected path that led her to become a passionate advocate for HIE families. She opens up about navigating the NICU, how she copes withhaving to make complex medical decisions and facing the emotional and psychological challenges that can come with having a medically fragile child. Allison also highlights the importance of finding community, connecting withother families who truly understand and discovering hope even in the most difficult seasons. Through her advocacy and awareness efforts, Allison ishelping amplify the voices of HIE families and improve support for parents navigating neonatal care.  You do not want to miss this episode! Interested in connecting with Allison? Instagram: amoise1219 Interested in learning more about Hope for HIE? Website:  Hope for HIE - Hypoxic IschemicEncephalopathy Instagram: hopeforhie The Ask a NICU Mama Podcast is brought to you by It’s aNICU World! 🌍 About It’s a NICU World It’s a NICU World is a community dedicated tosupporting families navigating life in and beyond the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. From journals and advocacy to the Ask a NICU Mama Podcast, we’re here to bring real stories, hard truths, and hope to every NICU and medical family. 📘 Learn more: ⁠www.itsanicuworld.com⁠ 📸Follow us on Instagram: ⁠@itsanicuworld⁠and @askanicumamapodcast2024 Check out our books: It’s a NICU World& It’s a NICU World: Your Guide During your Babies NICU Stay 🎙️Listen to more episodes: On your favorite podcast platform   📣 Support the Show:      Share this episode with another NICU parent orhealthcare providerFollow the show on Instagram: ⁠@askanicumamapodcast2024⁠Leave a review  Interested in sponsoring an episode? Email [email protected]

In this episode of the Ask a NICU Mama Podcast, host AshleyO’Neil is joined by Casandra Bradley, a mother of four, including two children with complex medical needs. Alongside navigating the challenges of caring for her children, Cassie has also faced her own medical journey, giving her a unique perspective on the importance of advocacy, resilience, and finding support. Through her experiences as being a medical mama, Cassielearned the hard way that being your child’s best advocate is key. When she saw a need for safer, more practical ways to manage medical lines, she turned her experience into action by creating innovative line-management accessories designed with medical families in mind. In this episode, Cassie shares the realities of raising medically complex children, the lessons she has learned along the way, and why community, self-care, and advocacy are so important for families navigating the medical world. You do not want to miss this episode! Interested in connecting with Casandra and learning more about her products? Name of brand: Cocoon (cocoon by tuckline) Shopify: iluvcocoon.com All socials @iluvcocoon (TIKTOK, IG, FB) Etsy: https://iluvcocoon.etsy.com Email: [email protected]  Pre-orders available in August 2026! Shipments startSeptember 1st 2026!   The Ask a NICU Mama Podcast is brought to you by It’s aNICU World! 🌍 About It’s a NICU World It’s a NICU World is a community dedicated tosupporting families navigating life in and beyond the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. From journals and advocacy to the Ask a NICU Mama Podcast, we’re here to bring real stories, hard truths, and hope to every NICU andmedical family. 📘 Learn more: ⁠www.itsanicuworld.com⁠📸Follow us on Instagram: ⁠@itsanicuworld⁠and @askanicumamapodcast2024 Check out our books: It’s a NICU World& It’s a NICU World: Your Guide During your Babies NICU Stay 🎙️Listen to more episodes: On your favorite podcast platform   📣 Support the Show: Share this episode with another NICU parent orhealthcare providerFollow the show on Instagram: ⁠@askanicumamapodcast2024⁠Leave a reviewInterested in sponsoring an episode? Email [email protected]

In this episode of the Ask a NICU Mama Podcast, host Ashley O’Neil is joined by Diamond Palmer who shares her heartfelt journey through her son's premature birth, a remarkable 354-day NICU stay across two hospitals, and the resilience it took to navigate complex medical challenges. From unexpected setbacks to celebrating milestones, she opens up about the emotional highs and lows of life as a NICU parent. Throughout our conversation, Diamond reflects on the importance taking on each day as it comes, finding your tribe, and advocating for her son. Her family’s story is a powerful reminder that even in the most difficult seasons, hope, love, being intentional and resilience can carry families forward. You do not want to miss this episode! Interested in connecting with Diamond? Instagram:  diamondlauren270 The Ask a NICU Mama Podcast is brought to you by It’s a NICU World! 🌍 About It’s a NICU World It’s a NICU World is a community dedicated to supporting families navigating life in and beyond the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. From journals and advocacy to the Ask a NICU Mama Podcast, we’re here to bring real stories, hard truths, and hope to every NICU and medical family. 📘 Learn more: ⁠www.itsanicuworld.com⁠ 📸Follow us on Instagram: ⁠@itsanicuworld⁠and @askanicumamapodcast2024 Check out our books: It’s a NICU World& It’s a NICU World: Your Guide During your Babies NICU Stay 🎙️Listen to more episodes: On your favorite podcast platform   📣 Support the Show:    Share this episode with another NICU parent orhealthcare provider     Follow the show on Instagram: ⁠@askanicumamapodcast2024⁠Leave a review  Interested in sponsoring an episode? Email [email protected]

In this episode of the Ask a NICU Mama Podcast, host AshleyO’Neil is joined by Lauren Spruill   as she shares her powerful journey through a high-risk pregnancy complicated by fibroids, the unexpected delivery of her daughter at just 25 weeks gestation, and the emotional and medical challenges of a lengthy NICU stay. Lauren opens up about the uncertainty, fear, and resilience that shaped her experience, as well as what life has looked like while raising a child with complex medical needs. Through her story, Lauren offers encouragement to NICUfamilies who may be walking a similar path, reminding listeners that even in the most difficult moments, hope, faith, and the support of a caring community can make all the difference.  You do not want to miss this episode! Interested in connecting with Lauren? Instagram:  laurendenisetoday Book: Born for This The Ask a NICU Mama Podcast is brought to you by It’s aNICU World! 🌍 About It’s a NICU World It’s a NICU World is a community dedicated tosupporting families navigating life in and beyond the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. From journals and advocacy to the Ask a NICU Mama Podcast, we’re here to bring real stories, hard truths, and hope to every NICU andmedical family. 📘 Learn more: ⁠www.itsanicuworld.com⁠ 📸Follow us on Instagram: ⁠@itsanicuworld⁠and @askanicumamapodcast2024 Check out our books: It’s a NICU World& It’s a NICU World: Your Guide During your Babies NICU Stay 🎙️Listen to more episodes: On your favorite podcast platform   📣 Support the Show: Share this episode with another NICU parent or healthcare providerFollow the show on Instagram: ⁠@askanicumamapodcast2024⁠Leave a review Interested in sponsoring an episode? Email [email protected]

In this episode of the Ask a NICU Mama Podcast, host AshleyO’Neil is joined by Victoria Gokool-John, who shares her powerful journey through the unexpected reality of premature birth, a lengthy NICU stay, and the emotional road that followed. She opens up about the fear, uncertainty, andtrauma that so many NICU families experience—and how, over time, she began to rebuild her identity beyond the NICU. In this heartfelt conversation, Victoria reflects on theimportance of finding support, learning to advocate for your child, and discovering resilience even in life's most difficult moments. She also shares practical insights for both families navigating the NICU and the healthcare professionals who care for them. If you're a NICU parent, healthcare provider, or someonesupporting a family through this journey, this episode is a reminder that healing doesn't happen overnight—but hope is always possible. Interested in connecting with Victoria? Instagram:  victoria.crystabell Book: Become Her, Become Him, Become You Tiktok: thehighprofile The Ask a NICU Mama Podcast is brought to you by It’s aNICU World! 🌍 About It’s a NICU World It’s a NICU World is a community dedicated tosupporting families navigating life in and beyond the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. From journals and advocacy to the Ask a NICU Mama Podcast, we’re here to bring real stories, hard truths, and hope to every NICU andmedical family. 📘 Learn more: ⁠www.itsanicuworld.com⁠ 📸Follow us on Instagram: ⁠@itsanicuworld⁠and @askanicumamapodcast2024 Check out our books: It’s a NICU World& It’s a NICU World: Your Guide During your Babies NICU Stay 🎙️Listen to more episodes: On your favorite podcast platform   📣 Support the Show: Share this episode with another NICU parent or healthcare providerFollow the show on Instagram: ⁠@askanicumamapodcast2024⁠Leave a reviewInterested in sponsoring an episode? Email [email protected]

In this episode of the Ask a NICU Mama Podcast, host AshleyO’Neil is joined by Sam Kozuch, a NICU mama turned NICU doula, whose journey is one of resilience, advocacy, and hope. Sam shares her experience navigating a high-risk pregnancy,a 152-day NICU stay, and life after discharge as she raises her daughter with complex medical needs. She opens up about the emotional highs and lows of the NICU, the challenges of transitioning home, the gaps in care that so manyfamilies face, and the strength it takes to advocate for your child every step of the way. Most importantly, Sam reminds us of the power of communityand how her own NICU journey inspired her to become a NICU doula, supporting other families during one of the most difficult seasons of their lives. Whether you're currently in the NICU, navigating life afterdischarge, or supporting someone who is, this conversation is filled with honesty, encouragement, and hope.  You donot want to miss this episode!  Interested in connecting with Sam? Instagram: samkozymama Business IG: underthesameskydoula   The Ask a NICU Mama Podcast is brought to you by It’s aNICU World! 🌍 About It’s a NICU World It’s a NICU World is a community dedicated tosupporting families navigating life in and beyond the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. From journals and advocacy to the Ask a NICU Mama Podcast, we’re here to bring real stories, hard truths, and hope to every NICU andmedical family. 📘 Learn more: ⁠www.itsanicuworld.com⁠📸Follow us on Instagram: ⁠@itsanicuworld⁠and @askanicumamapodcast2024 Check out our books: It’s a NICU World& It’s a NICU World: Your Guide During your Babies NICU Stay 🎙️Listen to more episodes: On your favorite podcast platform   📣 Ways to Support the Show: Share this episode with another NICU parent orhealthcare providerFollow the show on Instagram: ⁠@askanicumamapodcast2024⁠Leave a review  Interested in sponsoring an episode? Email [email protected]