Madeline joins Dr. Zimmermannn on the podcast to discuss her preterm delivery at 25 weeks, her NICU journey, and ultimate diagnosis of "incompetent cervix". She is on a mission to change medical language from "incompetent cervix" to "early cervical opening" - removing the language of guilt on the mother.

Dr. Zimmermann talks about how medical terminology has historically placed blame and shame on women through their medical diagnoses.

We finish my conversation with Gretchen, talking about her son Alex who was born weighing 580g at 23 weeks.

Listening to birth stories is a way to feel empowered for your own birth, as well as to heal from a traumatic birth. Gretchen talks about her emergent delivery by C-section of her son Alex, born at 23 weeks.

Dr. Zimmermann outlines who you can expect to see caring for your baby while they are in the NICU.

Jen shares her story of having her pregnancy complicated by twin gestation and placental percreta.

The Mighty Littles Podcast is back with new episodes starting in September. Join us for NICU Awareness in September, a discussion of words and labels in October, and Prematurity Awareness Month in November.

Dr. Joanna Parga-Belinkie and Dr. Anna Zimmermann talk about baby heads and why infants may have funny-shaped heads. We discuss both craniosynostosis (early fusion of the bones) and positional plagiocephaly.

Carl MacDonald's twins were born at 27 weeks. He has started telling his story on his blog and through social media, discussing the NICU from a Dad's perspective.

I new report this past week brought new attention to the issue of heavy metals in processed baby food. In this podcast we talk about the data presented in the report, the science and background of heavy metals and baby food, as well as recommendations and take aways.

Heather carried quadruplets to 32 weeks. She discusses her pregnancy, NICU experience, and the logistics of taking home 4 babies.

Apnea of Prematurity is a common problem in the NICU. In this episode we discuss definitions, physiology, treatment and review some common case scenarios.

Rebecca Lee from @babysignnj, a speech language pathologist who specializes in teaching baby sign language joins the mighty littles podcast to discuss the benefits of baby sign language and tips to start with your mighty littles.

Words are Powerful. They have the power to heal and the power to humiliate. Words can become labels which, while sometimes difficult to swallow, can also bring services.

Abigail joins me to discuss her journey with having triplets at 24 weeks.

Dr. Tina Payne Bryson joins Mighty Littles to discuss her new book, The Bottom Line for Baby.

Kim Walls, founder of BEB Organic, joins the Mighty Littles podcast for part 2 of our Focus on Touch in the NICU Series. We tackle Kangaroo Care in the NICU, also known as skin-to-skin care.

Sam was born at 25 weeks with Trisomy 21. Sara and I have a great conversation about life in the NICU.

Author Brittany Bergman joins the Mighty Littles Podcast to discuss the transformation that happens while we are pregnant.

Dr. Zimmermann and Dr. Parga-Belinkie focus on Respiratory Distress Syndrome, discussion the cause, pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment.

Kim Wells, founder of BEB Organic, and I discuss the importance of touch for babies in the NICU and how parents can approach those first touches.

Lizzie comes on the podcast to talk about her daughter Faith, born at 23 weeks, and their NICU stay.

In honor of NICU awareness month, Neonatologist Anna Zimmermann and 2X Nicu Mom, Taryn Argue chat about 10 important things to know about the NICU. While our experiences and roles within the NICU are very different, we both believe that the NICU is such an incredibly special place, and are so grateful for it. In this episode, we cover everything from who is involved in taking care of NICU babies, what your baby needs to accomplish in order to head home, how to feel supported while you...