https://simplecast.com My name is Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander and I am the co-host of "Infant and Beyond with Tracey and Stacey". I am a Certified Neonatal Occupational Therapist, entrepreneur and Certified Sleep Consultant. I worked in a level 3 NICU here in PA for over 19 years. For reasons beyond my control, I left the hospital and worked in Early Intervention to help small children with developmental delays. I felt an odd emptiness in not being in the NICU and a loss of connection with the parents and babies that come into the NICU. Unless you have been a NICU parent, no one understands bonding with your baby in the NICU is very stressful and many parents are not knowledgeable about the NICU. The idea of this podcast came when I wanted to find a new way to help parents in a new platform even if I wasn't working in the NICU anymore. I am a private person, but will share a bit of information about me. I have 3 wonderful children and a daughter-in-law. I am hoping to be a MiMi someday! I enjoy working out at the gym, dancing, reading and spending time with my kids and two fur babies. I knew I couldn't do this podcast alone and the first person I contacted was my long-time friend and "sister from another mother" Stacey Munchel. She has been a NICU nurse for 35 years and we have shared many professional and personal memories in that time. I called her up and told her that we needed to share our expertise as NICU professionals to help parents across the nation and the world. She was surprised, but she also agreed that we have so much information to share with parents of NICU babies. Thus, our first podcast was launched in October 2021. This is Stacey's perspective on the podcast. Tracey had called me about starting a NICU podcast as I was preparing to sleep in my truck at a Walmart during a big storm that made me evacuate from my seasonal camping site. I said it sounded like a great idea and on that day, "NICU and Beyond with Tracey and Stacey" was born. Tracey and I met in the NICU-Tracey, an Occupational Therapist and myself a NICU nurse. We jokingly say we are sisters from another mother-we have been through much throughout our friendship! I have always enjoyed teaching. I love teaching parents and new nurses to empower them. As a partner of this podcast, I want to empower parents, grandparents of NICU babies. Personally, I have one adopted daughter and she has blessed me with four grandchildren. I am the crazy Memmem. have participated in Special Olympics Polar Bear Plunge for the past 15 years! Our NICU has a parent support group page on Facebook. I love being outdoors and I love cruising every October. I love adventures and the NICU is an adventure as we never know who will come through our doors. I plan on being a NICU nurse until I retire and hope that Tracey and I can continue to provide interesting and informational podcasts for years to come. The premise of this podcast is to provide information about the NICU for parents who have a baby in the NICU or are anticipating a baby in the NICU. Topics include Stressors of NICU, History of NICU, Equipment in NICU, and many, many other topics. Tracey is an OT specializing in NICU Babies with 26 years of experience. Stacey is a Certified NICU nurse with 35 Years of experience. New podcasts will be dropped 2 per month at 7 am EST on Tuesdays. Please like or follow us on Spotify. Thanks for your support on our podcast journey! en Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:00:15 +0000 https://nicu-and-beyond-with-tracey-and-stacey.simplecast.com https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/2eea1ad3-d905-41c4-a955-ba3aa71d722f/46581f53-e612-47f5-9fcc-72c5881d982f/3000x3000/nicuandbeyond.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://nicu-and-beyond-with-tracey-and-stacey.simplecast.com episodic My name is Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander and I am the co-host of "Infant and Beyond with Tracey and Stacey". I am a Certified Neonatal Occupational Therapist, entrepreneur and Certified Sleep Consultant. I worked in a level 3 NICU here in PA for over 19 years. For reasons beyond my control, I left the hospital and worked in Early Intervention to help small children with developmental delays. I felt an odd emptiness in not being in the NICU and a loss of connection with the parents and babies that come into the NICU. Unless you have been a NICU parent, no one understands bonding with your baby in the NICU is very stressful and many parents are not knowledgeable about the NICU. The idea of this podcast came when I wanted to find a new way to help parents in a new platform even if I wasn't working in the NICU anymore. I am a private person, but will share a bit of information about me. I have 3 wonderful children and a daughter-in-law. I am hoping to be a MiMi someday! I enjoy working out at the gym, dancing, reading and spending time with my kids and two fur babies. I knew I couldn't do this podcast alone and the first person I contacted was my long-time friend and "sister from another mother" Stacey Munchel. She has been a NICU nurse for 35 years and we have shared many professional and personal memories in that time. I called her up and told her that we needed to share our expertise as NICU professionals to help parents across the nation and the world. She was surprised, but she also agreed that we have so much information to share with parents of NICU babies. Thus, our first podcast was launched in October 2021. This is Stacey's perspective on the podcast. Tracey had called me about starting a NICU podcast as I was preparing to sleep in my truck at a Walmart during a big storm that made me evacuate from my seasonal camping site. I said it sounded like a great idea and on that day, "NICU and Beyond with Tracey and Stacey" was born. Tracey and I met in the NICU-Tracey, an Occupational Therapist and myself a NICU nurse. We jokingly say we are sisters from another mother-we have been through much throughout our friendship! I have always enjoyed teaching. I love teaching parents and new nurses to empower them. As a partner of this podcast, I want to empower parents, grandparents of NICU babies. Personally, I have one adopted daughter and she has blessed me with four grandchildren. I am the crazy Memmem. have participated in Special Olympics Polar Bear Plunge for the past 15 years! Our NICU has a parent support group page on Facebook. I love being outdoors and I love cruising every October. I love adventures and the NICU is an adventure as we never know who will come through our doors. I plan on being a NICU nurse until I retire and hope that Tracey and I can continue to provide interesting and informational podcasts for years to come. The premise of this podcast is to provide information about the NICU for parents who have a baby in the NICU or are anticipating a baby in the NICU. Topics include Stressors of NICU, History of NICU, Equipment in NICU, and many, many other topics. Tracey is an OT specializing in NICU Babies with 26 years of experience. Stacey is a Certified NICU nurse with 35 Years of experience. New podcasts will be dropped 2 per month at 7 am EST on Tuesdays. Please like or follow us on Spotify. Thanks for your support on our podcast journey! Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander and Stacey Munchel false https://feeds.simplecast.com/h3087R6J nicu, nicu parents, preemie parents, preemie power, prematurity Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander tkond423@gmail.com 2a6854c2-0b32-4836-b436-18ee7a454839 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000 tkond423@gmail.com (Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander) https://nicu-and-beyond-with-tracey-and-stacey.simplecast.com/episodes/podcast-75-infant-death-in-the-nicu-maternal-origins-y7pESLYe Podcast #75 Infant Death in the NICU-Maternal Origins Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander 00:11:09 This podcast is a continuation about infant death in the NICU, but it is more focused on maternal factors that may cause an infant to die. There could be factors such as placental and umbilical cord issues, metabolic and chromosomal disorders. This is a great beginning poscast to provide and overview of the above topics. This podcast is a continuation about infant death in the NICU, but it is more focused on maternal factors that may cause an infant to die. There could be factors such as placental and umbilical cord issues, metabolic and chromosomal disorders. This is a great beginning poscast to provide and overview of the above topics. congenital defects in premature infants, grief in the nicu, chromosomal abnormalties, prematurity and birth defects, premature infants, nicu infant death, nicu parents false full 75 c7ba8fe8-d3ed-4e25-b86b-0e972662d789 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000 tkond423@gmail.com (Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander) https://nicu-and-beyond-with-tracey-and-stacey.simplecast.com/episodes/podcast-74-infant-death-in-the-nicu-dOIJ97Mr Podcast #74 Infant Death in the NICU Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander 00:08:34 This short podcast defines what newborn death is, the biggest causes of neonatal death in the NICU. There will be descriptions of each and recommendations for parents. This short podcast defines what newborn death is, the biggest causes of neonatal death in the NICU. There will be descriptions of each and recommendations for parents. infant death, causes of infant death, infant parents, neonatal death in nicu, percentage of nicu deaths false full 74 39acbbbe-d249-4778-b170-9116edda99e9 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000 tkond423@gmail.com (Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander) https://nicu-and-beyond-with-tracey-and-stacey.simplecast.com/episodes/podcast-73-tongue-and-lip-tie-part-2-36TyBn3c Podcast #73 Tongue and Lip Tie PART 2 Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander 00:10:18 This podcast is a continuation from Podcast #72 concerning lip and tongue ties. This episode specifically discusses what is lip tie vs tongue tie, the levels of lip tie and strategies to help your baby who has a lip or tongue tie. This podcast is a continuation from Podcast #72 concerning lip and tongue ties. This episode specifically discusses what is lip tie vs tongue tie, the levels of lip tie and strategies to help your baby who has a lip or tongue tie. tongue tie, premature infant and feeding difficulties, premature infant, breastfeeding and lip or tongue tie, lip ties, frenectomy false full 73 160f6118-0a8f-4263-983d-17b1d3befe04 Fri, 21 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000 tkond423@gmail.com (Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander) https://nicu-and-beyond-with-tracey-and-stacey.simplecast.com/episodes/podcast-72-tongue-and-lip-ties-in-the-nicu-D4IjtAyH Podcast #72 Tongue and Lip Ties in the NICU Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander 00:10:34 This podcast is the first of a two-part podcast series on lip and tongue ties with premature infants. It will discuss the 4 types of tongue ties seen in the NICU, and how tongue and lip ties can prevent positive feeding experiences. What are the signs of lip tie? What can you do for a lip tie? This podcast is the first of a two-part podcast series on lip and tongue ties with premature infants. It will discuss the 4 types of tongue ties seen in the NICU, and how tongue and lip ties can prevent positive feeding experiences. What are the signs of lip tie? What can you do for a lip tie? tongue ties in infants, prematurity and lip ties, preemie parents, prematurity and tongue ties, tongue tie and infant feeding, nicu parents, prematurity false full 72 15c2b534-a7c0-49ac-9ab9-acfa85666296 Tue, 28 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +0000 tkond423@gmail.com (Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander) https://nicu-and-beyond-with-tracey-and-stacey.simplecast.com/episodes/podcast-71-understanding-stress-signals-in-your-nicu-baby-K0N8CE6H Podcast #71 Understanding Stress Signals in Your NICU Baby Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander 00:09:19 This episode will discuss several simple stress signals that your premature infant may experience while in the NICU. Using these simple techniques can help your baby to calm, and self-regulate while maturing in the NICU. This episode will discuss several simple stress signals that your premature infant may experience while in the NICU. Using these simple techniques can help your baby to calm, and self-regulate while maturing in the NICU. nicu babies, preemie hold, premature stress signals, preemie parents, swaddling nicu babies, parent bonding, prematurity false full 71 b4760a36-8f02-4bea-9569-22fa7fb7b282 Thu, 18 Sep 2025 11:00:00 +0000 tkond423@gmail.com (Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander) https://nicu-and-beyond-with-tracey-and-stacey.simplecast.com/episodes/podcast-70-nicu-terms-every-nicu-parent-should-learn-9LIsM_yc Podcast #70 NICU Terms Every NICU Parent Should Learn Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander 00:09:39 In this podcast, multiple NICU terms will be identified, along with their definition. The terms are often heard in the NICU setting, where parents should learn what these terms mean when it comes to their baby. In this podcast, multiple NICU terms will be identified, along with their definition. The terms are often heard in the NICU setting, where parents should learn what these terms mean when it comes to their baby. nicu terminology, preemie parents, nicu, nicu parents, prematurity false full 70 2f400b1c-34d5-461a-887b-46c836047aaa Tue, 19 Aug 2025 11:00:00 +0000 tkond423@gmail.com (Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander) https://nicu-and-beyond-with-tracey-and-stacey.simplecast.com/episodes/podcast-69-how-human-milk-fortifiers-are-transforming-care-for-preemies-o4qrxhYv Podcast #69 How Human Milk Fortifiers Are Transforming Care For Preemies Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander 00:26:29 On this episode, we have a special guest, Dr. Melinda Elliot helps explain what human milk fortifier is. The three main questions answered are: How does a preemie's nutritional needs differ from a full-term baby's? What is a human milk fortifier and why is it needed? And, what are the differences between nutritional fortifiers made from donor breast milk and those made from cow's milk? On this episode, we have a special guest, Dr. Melinda Elliot helps explain what human milk fortifier is. The three main questions answered are: How does a preemie's nutritional needs differ from a full-term baby's? What is a human milk fortifier and why is it needed? And, what are the differences between nutritional fortifiers made from donor breast milk and those made from cow's milk? preemie human milk fortifier, feeding premature infants, preemie parents, premature infant nutrition, prematurity false full 69 ab235bbe-7f4f-4382-85d3-130a3a152fc9 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 11:00:00 +0000 tkond423@gmail.com (Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander) https://nicu-and-beyond-with-tracey-and-stacey.simplecast.com/episodes/podcast-68-8-reasons-a-full-term-baby-might-need-nicu-care-6smBxCb6 Podcast #68 8 Reasons a Full-Term Baby Might Need NICU Care Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander 00:06:30 When one thinks of the NICU, it is mostly for premature infants. However, there are times when a full-term baby may need to go the NICU. The top 8 reasons are briefly discussed in the podcast and reassure parents that they go to the NICU for more specialized care. When one thinks of the NICU, it is mostly for premature infants. However, there are times when a full-term baby may need to go the NICU. The top 8 reasons are briefly discussed in the podcast and reassure parents that they go to the NICU for more specialized care. diagnoses of full-term infants, full term babies and nicu, sick full-term infants, parents and nicu, nicu false full 68 89220143-7e0f-4ecf-aaf8-7e708832e35d Tue, 3 Jun 2025 11:00:00 +0000 tkond423@gmail.com (Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander) https://nicu-and-beyond-with-tracey-and-stacey.simplecast.com/episodes/podcast-67-helping-parents-with-grief-in-the-nicu-qVWtMBsw Podcast #67 Helping Parents With Grief in the NICU Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander 00:12:28 This podcast discusses the different types of grief that are encountered when parents have their baby in the NICU. There are helpful tips on what to do when a parent is showing a certain type of grief and what not to say when a parent is grieving. There may be cultural, spiritual and emotional considerations when dealing with a grieving parent. This podcast discusses the different types of grief that are encountered when parents have their baby in the NICU. There are helpful tips on what to do when a parent is showing a certain type of grief and what not to say when a parent is grieving. There may be cultural, spiritual and emotional considerations when dealing with a grieving parent. grief, grief in the nicu, premature infant, nicu parents false full 67 2a2d0335-b50b-48e3-9f41-299194b67382 Tue, 20 May 2025 11:00:00 +0000 tkond423@gmail.com (Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander) https://nicu-and-beyond-with-tracey-and-stacey.simplecast.com/episodes/podcast-66-practical-recommendations-to-avoid-burnout-for-nicu-providers-Isigv1rv Podcast #66 Practical Recommendations to Avoid Burnout for NICU Providers Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander 00:10:52 This episode talks about burnout among NICU professionals while providing quality care to premature infants and their families. The podcast discusses different ways to eliminate burnout from exercise to behavioral health support. NICU professionals need to find ways to increase self care activities to perform their best in the NICU. This episode talks about burnout among NICU professionals while providing quality care to premature infants and their families. The podcast discusses different ways to eliminate burnout from exercise to behavioral health support. NICU professionals need to find ways to increase self care activities to perform their best in the NICU. self care and nicu, nicu professionals, nicu, nicu burnout, prematurity false full 66 555eff1d-6b34-499b-9abe-769f2f92c03a Tue, 8 Apr 2025 11:00:00 +0000 tkond423@gmail.com (Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander) https://nicu-and-beyond-with-tracey-and-stacey.simplecast.com/episodes/podcast-65-birth-defects-in-the-nicu-part-2-4aGtjltF Podcast #65 Birth Defects in the NICU Part 2 Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander 00:14:33 This episode continues the discussion about birth defects in the NICU and newborn infants. We further discuss the risk factors for a baby having congenital heart defects and how crucial screening is in the NICU or at the pediatrician's office. This episode continues the discussion about birth defects in the NICU and newborn infants. We further discuss the risk factors for a baby having congenital heart defects and how crucial screening is in the NICU or at the pediatrician's office. congenital defects in premature infants, nicu babies, birth defects, birth defect testing false full 65 751599fc-6b53-4cf6-969a-d4d3059442a8 Tue, 25 Mar 2025 11:00:00 +0000 tkond423@gmail.com (Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander) https://nicu-and-beyond-with-tracey-and-stacey.simplecast.com/episodes/podcast-64-the-10-most-common-birth-defects-seen-in-nicu-babies-MSZJqMLK Podcast #64 The 10 Most Common Birth Defects Seen in NICU Babies Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander 00:11:29 This podcast provides and discusses the top 10 birth defects seen in NICU babies. It talks about how prevalent these defects occurs and a short description of each. This podcast provides and discusses the top 10 birth defects seen in NICU babies. It talks about how prevalent these defects occurs and a short description of each. parent of preemies, nicu babies, birth defects, birth defects in premature infants, parent genes and birth defects, prematurity and birth defects false full 64 59bc7371-fa84-4cfd-a600-cb481a3808db Wed, 5 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000 tkond423@gmail.com (Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander) https://nicu-and-beyond-with-tracey-and-stacey.simplecast.com/episodes/g6pd-deficiency-in-infants-ojPz3G0A G6PD Deficiency in Infants Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander 00:07:25 This podcast discusses what G6PD Deficiency is in infants/newborns, what is the causes and symptoms of this deficiency. The podcast also talks about what babies are at risk, the signs/symptoms and treatment available for this deficiency This podcast discusses what G6PD Deficiency is in infants/newborns, what is the causes and symptoms of this deficiency. The podcast also talks about what babies are at risk, the signs/symptoms and treatment available for this deficiency g6pd deficiency, deficiencies in newborns, infants and hemolytic anemia, hereditary g6pd false full 63 ce951d5f-4cbf-4bb6-aac2-ff835677e8be Tue, 28 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0000 tkond423@gmail.com (Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander) https://nicu-and-beyond-with-tracey-and-stacey.simplecast.com/episodes/podcast-62-neurodevelopmental-follow-up-clinic-ixzwNLVc Podcast #62 Neurodevelopmental Follow-up Clinic Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander 00:09:54 This episode describes what a neurodevelopmental clinic is, which premature infants can go to the clinic as well as, other children diagnosis' that qualify for testing and follow-up. www.parentNICUconnection.com https://PEDS.Thinkific.com This episode describes what a neurodevelopmental clinic is, which premature infants can go to the clinic as well as, other children diagnosis' that qualify for testing and follow-up. www.parentNICUconnection.com https://PEDS.Thinkific.com false full 62 a9dd0a25-fd30-4323-b605-fb7dbbacee08 Tue, 17 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000 tkond423@gmail.com (Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander) https://nicu-and-beyond-with-tracey-and-stacey.simplecast.com/episodes/podcast-61-christmas-in-the-nicu-PnJU5Xkx Podcast #61 Christmas in the NICU Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander 00:06:13 This podcast discusses what small things parents can do to find the NICU bearable during the Christmas season. This podcast discusses what small things parents can do to find the NICU bearable during the Christmas season. christmas, preemie power, nicu parent, nicu, prematurity false full 61 0716fa74-e078-4e7b-931a-b7bf6e73e9d5 Tue, 5 Nov 2024 12:00:00 +0000 tkond423@gmail.com (Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander) https://nicu-and-beyond-with-tracey-and-stacey.simplecast.com/episodes/podcast-60-advantages-of-the-nicu-experience-_NPdSMRj Podcast #60 Advantages of the NICU Experience Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander 00:09:01 This episode discusses the advantages of having a baby in the NICU. Believe it, there are some positive aspects of the NICU the parents don't usually think of when their baby is staying there. A great podcast to bring hope to those parents who feel hopeless and stressed by the NICU experience. www.parentNICUconnection.com https://PEDS.thinkific.com This episode discusses the advantages of having a baby in the NICU. Believe it, there are some positive aspects of the NICU the parents don't usually think of when their baby is staying there. A great podcast to bring hope to those parents who feel hopeless and stressed by the NICU experience. www.parentNICUconnection.com https://PEDS.thinkific.com preemie power, positive aspects of the nicu, preemie parents, parent support, nicu false full 60 ba06592d-b8c5-458b-8daf-e83b3bea7c9c Fri, 25 Oct 2024 11:00:00 +0000 tkond423@gmail.com (Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander) https://nicu-and-beyond-with-tracey-and-stacey.simplecast.com/episodes/podcast-59-prader-willi-syndrome-dWTju0GS Podcast #59 Prader Willi Syndrome Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander 00:12:27 This podcast talks about Prader Willi Syndrome. Prader Willi will be defined, characteristics and causes of this chromosomal disorder and how to help these babies and children. www.parentNICUconnection.com https://PEDS.Thinkific.com This podcast talks about Prader Willi Syndrome. Prader Willi will be defined, characteristics and causes of this chromosomal disorder and how to help these babies and children. www.parentNICUconnection.com https://PEDS.Thinkific.com chromosomal isorders, nicu babies, overeating syndrome, prader willi syndrome false full 59 9de0b8bc-81f3-4c37-9bd8-729dcb5516d2 Tue, 1 Oct 2024 11:00:00 +0000 tkond423@gmail.com (Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander) https://nicu-and-beyond-with-tracey-and-stacey.simplecast.com/episodes/podcast-58-preemie-nicu-gifts-o_O_9l3Q Podcast #58 Preemie NICU Gifts Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander 00:05:26 This episode briefly discusses simple gifts to give for NICU babies. Some moms don't get to have their baby showers due to the premature birth of their baby. These are simple, yet personable gifts that will be well utilized. www.parentNICUconnection.com https://PEDS.thinkific.com This episode briefly discusses simple gifts to give for NICU babies. Some moms don't get to have their baby showers due to the premature birth of their baby. These are simple, yet personable gifts that will be well utilized. www.parentNICUconnection.com https://PEDS.thinkific.com baby gifts, nicu babies, preemie mommas, prematurity false full 58 8022b38b-977e-4e19-a1c3-f27023b81062 Wed, 28 Aug 2024 11:00:00 +0000 tkond423@gmail.com (Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander) https://nicu-and-beyond-with-tracey-and-stacey.simplecast.com/episodes/podcast-57-noise-in-the-nicu-mYqRhW_3 Podcast #57 Noise in the NICU Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander 00:10:21 This podcast discusses the issue of noise in the NICU and how it can negatively affect the premature infant. The podcast does talk about acceptable noise levels, how to decrease noise at the bedside. AAP recommendations when it comes to noise levels are also discussed. This podcast discusses the issue of noise in the NICU and how it can negatively affect the premature infant. The podcast does talk about acceptable noise levels, how to decrease noise at the bedside. AAP recommendations when it comes to noise levels are also discussed. alarm fatigue in nicu, nicu noise, nicu parent, premature infant and noise levels false full 57 51fd96a9-faa1-49d3-8b9e-e4744f7d3de5 Tue, 6 Aug 2024 11:00:00 +0000 tkond423@gmail.com (Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander) https://nicu-and-beyond-with-tracey-and-stacey.simplecast.com/episodes/podcast-56-spina-bifida-Yn2nd8sS Podcast #56 Spina Bifida Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander 00:10:59 This podcast defines Spina Bifida and the 3 main types seen in newborns. It provides symptoms of each and how this condition can present and complications that can occur www.parentNICUconnection.acom https://PEDS.Thinkific.com This podcast defines Spina Bifida and the 3 main types seen in newborns. It provides symptoms of each and how this condition can present and complications that can occur www.parentNICUconnection.acom https://PEDS.Thinkific.com infant neural tube defects, infants with spina bifida, spina bifida defined false full 56 782e457d-1dcb-460d-9b3e-9edcda87ddb7 Tue, 16 Jul 2024 11:00:00 +0000 tkond423@gmail.com (Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander) https://nicu-and-beyond-with-tracey-and-stacey.simplecast.com/episodes/podcast-54-hydrocephalus-in-newborns-wqaTrRlq Podcast #54 Hydrocephalus in Newborns Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander 00:09:11 This podcast discusses what hydrocephalus is in newborns, the signs of hydrocephalus. Additionally, the podcast discusses the procedures to help hydrocephalus including cerebral tapping and shunts. It also provides helpful websites for further information on hydrocephalus This podcast discusses what hydrocephalus is in newborns, the signs of hydrocephalus. Additionally, the podcast discusses the procedures to help hydrocephalus including cerebral tapping and shunts. It also provides helpful websites for further information on hydrocephalus nicu babies with hydrocephalus, hydrocephalus in newborns, shunting in newborns, hydrocephalus false full 55 a1a8533a-630c-49da-8d41-25f484a7a71c Tue, 28 May 2024 11:00:00 +0000 tkond423@gmail.com (Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander) https://nicu-and-beyond-with-tracey-and-stacey.simplecast.com/episodes/podcast-53-hie-hypoxic-ischemic-encephalopathy-in-newborns-rWvCtZXP Podcast #53 HIE (Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy) in Newborns Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander 00:10:28 This episode defines what HIE is, the incidence of HIE and the possible signs. The podcast also discusses treatment protocols to decrease the long-term effects of HIE in newborns www.parentNICUconnection.com, https://PEDS.Thinkific.com This episode defines what HIE is, the incidence of HIE and the possible signs. The podcast also discusses treatment protocols to decrease the long-term effects of HIE in newborns www.parentNICUconnection.com, https://PEDS.Thinkific.com newborn encephalopathy, treatment of hie, sick newborns, newborn delivery complication, hie, hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy false full 53 cf9ff385-85b6-4de8-ada8-c82004e40c23 Tue, 23 Apr 2024 11:00:00 +0000 tkond423@gmail.com (Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander) https://nicu-and-beyond-with-tracey-and-stacey.simplecast.com/episodes/podcast-52-brachial-plexus-birth-injury-TF3QuvMd Podcast #52 Brachial Plexus Birth Injury Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander 00:08:57 This episode discusses what a brachial plexus is, how it is injured during a baby's birth. It simply discusses the different types of brachial plexus injuries that can occur. There are ways to protect a baby's brachial plexus injuries and how therapy can help a baby recover from this type of birth injury. This episode discusses what a brachial plexus is, how it is injured during a baby's birth. It simply discusses the different types of brachial plexus injuries that can occur. There are ways to protect a baby's brachial plexus injuries and how therapy can help a baby recover from this type of birth injury. brachial plexus, birth injuries, types of brachial plexus injuries false full 52 c1049813-fdd8-449b-9662-1811cc792653 Tue, 9 Apr 2024 11:00:00 +0000 tkond423@gmail.com (Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander) https://nicu-and-beyond-with-tracey-and-stacey.simplecast.com/episodes/podcast-51-car-seat-safety-FJNF6_sY Podcast #51 Car Seat Safety Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander 00:08:53 This podcast discusses how to buy the appropriate car seat for your premature infant. It goes into detail how to safely buckle in your baby, what things you should avoid to keep your baby safe in their car seat. www.parentNICUconnection.com or https://PEDS.Thinkific.com This podcast discusses how to buy the appropriate car seat for your premature infant. It goes into detail how to safely buckle in your baby, what things you should avoid to keep your baby safe in their car seat. www.parentNICUconnection.com or https://PEDS.Thinkific.com false full 51 746a3e03-b066-4548-9443-224e25a9f086 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 11:00:00 +0000 tkond423@gmail.com (Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander) https://nicu-and-beyond-with-tracey-and-stacey.simplecast.com/episodes/podcast-50-infant-assessments-pIE0TCFa Podcast #50 Infant Assessments Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander 00:09:43 This podcast discusses how a newborn infant (full-term vs. premature) is assessed once born. The assessment is fairly comprehensive and informs parents about the body systems being assessed. This podcast discusses how a newborn infant (full-term vs. premature) is assessed once born. The assessment is fairly comprehensive and informs parents about the body systems being assessed. infants, physical exam of preemies, infant assessments false full 50 78e5e13e-05ec-478e-b39e-ab9d1e3bd76b Tue, 5 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0000 tkond423@gmail.com (Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander) https://nicu-and-beyond-with-tracey-and-stacey.simplecast.com/episodes/podcast-49-what-is-adjusted-age-4ARSNs6z Podcast #49 What is Adjusted Age? Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander 00:05:27 This podcast is about adjusted age with premature infants. Its defines what adjusted and chronological age and why adjusted age is important to a baby's development. This podcast is about adjusted age with premature infants. Its defines what adjusted and chronological age and why adjusted age is important to a baby's development. chronological age, development related to adjusted age, adjusted age, prematurity false full 49 68b33adc-7a0c-43c5-90b5-5ed33541b245 Tue, 20 Feb 2024 12:00:00 +0000 tkond423@gmail.com (Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander) https://nicu-and-beyond-with-tracey-and-stacey.simplecast.com/episodes/podcast-48-finding-a-pediatrician-for-your-premature-infant-VfYX3cIA Podcast #48 Finding a Pediatrician For Your Premature Infant Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander 00:08:12 This podcast discusses the top five questions to ask pediatricians in choosing the right pediatrician for your NICU graduate. What should a pediatrician's expertise be when dealing with a premature infant? Listen to this short, but informative podcast to ease your anxiety when choosing a pediatrician. www.parentNICUconnection.com https://PEDS.Thinkific.com This podcast discusses the top five questions to ask pediatricians in choosing the right pediatrician for your NICU graduate. What should a pediatrician's expertise be when dealing with a premature infant? Listen to this short, but informative podcast to ease your anxiety when choosing a pediatrician. www.parentNICUconnection.com https://PEDS.Thinkific.com nicu graduate, pediatricians for premature infants, nicu, premature follow-up, nicu parents, prematurity false full 48 12b1a949-dab9-4830-a385-c0568ec52fe7 Tue, 30 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000 tkond423@gmail.com (Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander) https://nicu-and-beyond-with-tracey-and-stacey.simplecast.com/episodes/podcast-47-tongue-and-lip-ties-HckAlNn3 Podcast #47 Tongue and Lip Ties Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander 00:10:24 This podcast identifies and defines what is a lip or tongue tie.. It describes each and how it can affect feeding and speech. There are a few treatment options for parents if they decide that their baby needs intervention. Tracey has two websites: www.parentNICUconnection.com or https://PEDS.Thinkific.com This podcast identifies and defines what is a lip or tongue tie.. It describes each and how it can affect feeding and speech. There are a few treatment options for parents if they decide that their baby needs intervention. Tracey has two websites: www.parentNICUconnection.com or https://PEDS.Thinkific.com infant tongue tie, how to treat tongue ties, how to treat lip ties, feeding difficulties, speech problems in small children, frenulum, infant lip tie, frenectomy false full 47 6fc804a8-64e6-4604-a26a-1b64136232e6 Tue, 9 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000 tkond423@gmail.com (Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander) https://nicu-and-beyond-with-tracey-and-stacey.simplecast.com/episodes/podcast-46-neonatal-abstinence-syndrome-nas-2ldqsvyo-K3dITBXY Podcast #46 Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander 00:12:31 This podcast discusses what Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome is and the signs and symptoms infants will go through. The podcast will tell about ways to help calm/console babies and the medicines used to help babies through drug withdrawal. For more information, go to: www.parentNICUconnection.com or https://PEDS.Thinkific.com This podcast discusses what Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome is and the signs and symptoms infants will go through. The podcast will tell about ways to help calm/console babies and the medicines used to help babies through drug withdrawal. For more information, go to: www.parentNICUconnection.com or https://PEDS.Thinkific.com false full 46 b983ed06-cbf4-487f-aaa4-9b69d3a3c878 Tue, 26 Dec 2023 12:00:00 +0000 tkond423@gmail.com (Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander) https://nicu-and-beyond-with-tracey-and-stacey.simplecast.com/episodes/podcast-45-periventricular-leukomalacia-qtLEtVYp Podcast #45 Periventricular Leukomalacia Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander 00:06:41 This podcast discusses what periventricular leukomalacia (PVL) is and how it relates to prematurity. It defines what PVL is and what to look for and when you should have your baby seen if showing signs for this condition This podcast discusses what periventricular leukomalacia (PVL) is and how it relates to prematurity. It defines what PVL is and what to look for and when you should have your baby seen if showing signs for this condition pvl, in utero stroke, perventricular leukomalacia, prematurity, head injury in babies false full 44 96fdfd62-d004-4eca-bdc1-e371e1a8c1e5 Mon, 11 Dec 2023 12:00:00 +0000 tkond423@gmail.com (Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander) https://nicu-and-beyond-with-tracey-and-stacey.simplecast.com/episodes/podcast-44-retinopathy-of-prematurity-C2QwOX8d Podcast #44 Retinopathy of Prematurity Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander 00:09:27 The podcast defines Retinopathy of Prematurity or ROP, the cause of ROP. It also discusses the different stages of ROP, as well as, the treatments available to help babies who have ROP. The podcast defines Retinopathy of Prematurity or ROP, the cause of ROP. It also discusses the different stages of ROP, as well as, the treatments available to help babies who have ROP. disease of eyes in babies, rop, prematurity and eye conditions, retinopathy of prematurity false full 43 2db54731-aa1d-47de-941d-8037715618ad Fri, 17 Nov 2023 12:00:00 +0000 tkond423@gmail.com (Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander) https://nicu-and-beyond-with-tracey-and-stacey.simplecast.com/episodes/podcast-43-world-prematurity-awareness-month-Hxbn36Ur Podcast #43 World Prematurity Awareness Month Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander 00:08:05 This episode is about World Prematurity Awareness month and National Prematurity Day which is 11/17/2023. It discusses the importance of technology and treatment to try to decrease the incidence of premature birth. Some interesting facts about prematurity are discussed and where you can find more information/assistance about prematurity. This episode is about World Prematurity Awareness month and National Prematurity Day which is 11/17/2023. It discusses the importance of technology and treatment to try to decrease the incidence of premature birth. Some interesting facts about prematurity are discussed and where you can find more information/assistance about prematurity. facts about prematurity, parents of prematurity, prematurity awareness, national prematurity day, nicu false full 42 7a38a638-1dab-4b54-9617-650b732c9af2 Thu, 9 Nov 2023 12:00:00 +0000 tkond423@gmail.com (Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander) https://nicu-and-beyond-with-tracey-and-stacey.simplecast.com/episodes/podcast-42-rsv-and-new-vaccine-xaYGez0M Podcast 42 RSV and New Vaccine Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander 00:09:51 The episode talks about RSV and how it can cause severe respiratory issues in all small babies/children, especially premature infants. There is a new vaccine out to help not only infants/small children but also for adults over the age of 60 The episode talks about RSV and how it can cause severe respiratory issues in all small babies/children, especially premature infants. There is a new vaccine out to help not only infants/small children but also for adults over the age of 60 rsv vaccine, rsv, rsv complications, illness in babies, prematurity false full 41 0e4cc801-e018-4038-bfd6-c6b61757905c Fri, 27 Oct 2023 11:00:00 +0000 tkond423@gmail.com (Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander) https://nicu-and-beyond-with-tracey-and-stacey.simplecast.com/episodes/podcast-41-nicu-evacuation-plans-Q2btP45h Podcast #41 NICU Evacuation Plans Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander 00:08:55 This podcast talks about the different types of NICU evacuation plans that may be used in case of a disaster or emergency. Parents can feel confident that their baby is going to be evacuated safely This podcast talks about the different types of NICU evacuation plans that may be used in case of a disaster or emergency. Parents can feel confident that their baby is going to be evacuated safely nicu evacuation plan, nicu emergency preparedness, nicu, hospital evacuations false full 40 0b3bda57-b0c0-4d7d-884f-d772b719bd2d Fri, 11 Aug 2023 11:00:00 +0000 tkond423@gmail.com (Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander) https://nicu-and-beyond-with-tracey-and-stacey.simplecast.com/episodes/podcast-40-in-memory-of-our-moms-pxEsWPRt Podcast #40 In Memory of Our Moms Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander 00:15:53 This episode discusses the attributes of motherhood and is dedicated to Tracey and Stacey's moms, who passed away in May and April. They share the practical attributes that influenced them throughout their lives and will cherish forever. This episode discusses the attributes of motherhood and is dedicated to Tracey and Stacey's moms, who passed away in May and April. They share the practical attributes that influenced them throughout their lives and will cherish forever. nicu parent, moms, momlove, characteristics of moms, nicu false full 39 67b0ddc1-8aac-4ad6-b132-99cb69aa863f Tue, 6 Jun 2023 11:00:00 +0000 tkond423@gmail.com (Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander) https://nicu-and-beyond-with-tracey-and-stacey.simplecast.com/episodes/podcast-39-red-flags-for-developmental-delays-in-babies-DVag2BWx Podcast #39 Red Flags For Developmental Delays in Babies Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander 00:07:39 This podcast discusses the major red flags parents should look for if their baby isn't meeting developmental milestones for the first year of life. This podcast discusses the major red flags parents should look for if their baby isn't meeting developmental milestones for the first year of life. parenting, nicu parent, development in babies, signs of developmental delays, prematurity false full 38 813caeca-8b44-40a0-a1cc-f59b70c8ee23 Wed, 26 Apr 2023 11:00:00 +0000 tkond423@gmail.com (Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander) https://nicu-and-beyond-with-tracey-and-stacey.simplecast.com/episodes/nicu-mom-guilt-STZtr0gZ NICU Mom Guilt Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander 00:10:35 This episode discusses mom guilt as it applies to NICU moms and dads. It provides effective ways to get rid of the guilt that parents may feeling-finding support, journaling, taking care of yourself. This episode discusses mom guilt as it applies to NICU moms and dads. It provides effective ways to get rid of the guilt that parents may feeling-finding support, journaling, taking care of yourself. parentsupport, momguilt, nicudads, nicumoms false full 37 f2a9a719-d128-4977-8652-448b3b1d5db1 Wed, 29 Mar 2023 04:00:00 +0000 tkond423@gmail.com (Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander) https://nicu-and-beyond-with-tracey-and-stacey.simplecast.com/episodes/podcast-37-grief-in-the-nicu-part-2-OqhhMyCU Podcast #37 Grief In the NICU Part 2 Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander 00:11:00 This episode discusses when a baby does die in the NICU and how stuff can help during this process. Podcast is about different resources to help grieving families and how taking photos, giving last bath, and having support is crucial while you are in the grieving process This episode discusses when a baby does die in the NICU and how stuff can help during this process. Podcast is about different resources to help grieving families and how taking photos, giving last bath, and having support is crucial while you are in the grieving process neonatal death, grieving nicu parents, nicu parent, resources available for grief false full 36 14b048cf-9dda-47dc-a264-50131e576b20 Wed, 15 Mar 2023 11:00:00 +0000 tkond423@gmail.com (Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander) https://nicu-and-beyond-with-tracey-and-stacey.simplecast.com/episodes/podcast36-grief-in-the-nicu-part-1-spvCVLld Podcast#36 Grief in the NICU Part 1 Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander 00:10:56 This episode talks about grief..grief that comes with the loss of control over many aspects when a baby is in the NICU. Gives a few ways to deal with this kind of grief. This episode talks about grief..grief that comes with the loss of control over many aspects when a baby is in the NICU. Gives a few ways to deal with this kind of grief. grief and loss, nicu parent, grief in nicu, effective ways to grieve false full 35 abdc61a6-c5ab-4b33-aef2-bc01e56b1a68 Wed, 22 Feb 2023 12:00:00 +0000 tkond423@gmail.com (Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander) https://nicu-and-beyond-with-tracey-and-stacey.simplecast.com/episodes/podcast-36-nicu-parents-and-ei-Czt40Ubr Podcast #36 NICU Parents and EI Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander 00:09:10 This podcast discusses what EI therapists need to know when receiving a former NICU baby in EI This podcast discusses what EI therapists need to know when receiving a former NICU baby in EI early intervention, nicu ot, nicu parent, occupational therapist false full 34 c640aee1-b384-4c51-bf5f-7ff9d0ee1a4b Wed, 25 Jan 2023 12:00:00 +0000 tkond423@gmail.com (Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander) https://nicu-and-beyond-with-tracey-and-stacey.simplecast.com/episodes/part-2-nicu-parent-mental-health-a9bts13n Part 2 NICU Parent Mental Health Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander 00:14:12 This episode discusses on anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder in many NICU parents. It also has many support groups and resources available when needing emotional/mental health as a NICU parent This episode discusses on anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder in many NICU parents. It also has many support groups and resources available when needing emotional/mental health as a NICU parent nicu parent, ptsd for parents, nicu support false full 33 0d40827f-f8ff-47dc-8f0d-e3779c83d66b Wed, 14 Dec 2022 12:00:00 +0000 tkond423@gmail.com (Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander) https://nicu-and-beyond-with-tracey-and-stacey.simplecast.com/episodes/podcast-33-mental-health-in-nicu-parents-ZFN_6CiT Podcast #33 Mental Health In NICU Parents Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander 00:05:59 This episode discusses Baby Blues and Postpartum Depression in NICU parents. It provides signs and symptoms of each and when to get help This episode discusses Baby Blues and Postpartum Depression in NICU parents. It provides signs and symptoms of each and when to get help nicu and mental health, preemie parents, baby blues in nicu moms, prematurity and parent mental health, postpartum depression false full 32 eef32290-f108-4dd7-84de-3215387a05e7 Sat, 26 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000 tkond423@gmail.com (Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander) https://nicu-and-beyond-with-tracey-and-stacey.simplecast.com/episodes/podcast-32-transitioning-your-baby-home-from-the-nicu-part-2-zIe2lthI Podcast #32 Transitioning Your Baby Home From the NICU Part 2 Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander 00:09:19 This podcast discusses topics that are necessary to know when bringing your baby home from the NICU-safe sleep, Early Intervention, Tummy Time to name a few This podcast discusses topics that are necessary to know when bringing your baby home from the NICU-safe sleep, Early Intervention, Tummy Time to name a few early intervention, nicu transitioning, nicu, parents of nicu babies, safe sleep false full 31 09bd013f-d2b5-43ff-aeb9-5b6a030888bb Mon, 24 Oct 2022 11:00:00 +0000 tkond423@gmail.com (Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander) https://nicu-and-beyond-with-tracey-and-stacey.simplecast.com/episodes/podcast-31-apnea-and-bradycardia-in-premature-infants-ryqCmf64 Podcast #31 Apnea and Bradycardia in Premature Infants Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander 00:15:56 This episode explains what apnea and bradycardia mean in simple terms and why does it happen in premature infants. This also discusses the use of apnea monitors, as well as, how to keep these episodes from happening This episode explains what apnea and bradycardia mean in simple terms and why does it happen in premature infants. This also discusses the use of apnea monitors, as well as, how to keep these episodes from happening infant home monitors, apnea of prematurity, prematurity and breathing, bradycardia in premature infants false full 30 8b8af407-4516-49fb-bf8e-74908a540bc0 Fri, 30 Sep 2022 11:00:00 +0000 tkond423@gmail.com (Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander) https://nicu-and-beyond-with-tracey-and-stacey.simplecast.com/episodes/podcast-30-just-us-qyFT9VVM Podcast #30 Just Us... Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander 00:11:32 This podcast celebrates the 30th episode of us launching the podcast 1 year ago! Stacey and Tracey discuss their journey into the NICU and how it has blessed them This podcast celebrates the 30th episode of us launching the podcast 1 year ago! Stacey and Tracey discuss their journey into the NICU and how it has blessed them nicu podcast, nicu parents support, nicu, celebrating nicu babies false full 29 d9b31271-9886-4a9b-b9ee-788c5f668054 Wed, 7 Sep 2022 11:00:00 +0000 tkond423@gmail.com (Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander) https://nicu-and-beyond-with-tracey-and-stacey.simplecast.com/episodes/podcast-29-signs-and-symptoms-of-illness-in-premature-infants-1wrOb0d5 Podcast #29 Signs and Symptoms of Illness in Premature Infants Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander 00:05:23 This brief episode is describing signs and symptoms of acute illness in premature and small children. This brief episode is describing signs and symptoms of acute illness in premature and small children. sickness in premature infants, symptoms of infant illness, premature infants false full 28 bedc7749-73d7-4a45-b589-3a11400dc629 Wed, 24 Aug 2022 11:00:00 +0000 tkond423@gmail.com (Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander) https://nicu-and-beyond-with-tracey-and-stacey.simplecast.com/episodes/podcast-28-coming-home-from-nicuchecklist-part-1-AHiuFvM9 Podcast #28 Coming Home from NICUChecklist Part 1 Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander 00:04:51 This podcast is about going through the list of items that both the baby and the parents need to complete before bringing their baby home from the NICU This podcast is about going through the list of items that both the baby and the parents need to complete before bringing their baby home from the NICU nicu parent, premature infant, discharge from nicu, nicu, transition from nicu false full 27 2cd7adfd-f672-4e43-b7ca-488cf98b5ce5 Wed, 13 Jul 2022 11:00:00 +0000 tkond423@gmail.com (Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander) https://nicu-and-beyond-with-tracey-and-stacey.simplecast.com/episodes/podcast-26-why-a-sleep-consultant-WJmEiyt2 Podcast #26 Why A Sleep Consultant? Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander 00:07:28 This podcast talks about the responsibilities of being a sleep consultant as well as , the biggest reasons why parents/caregivers seek out a sleep consultant This podcast talks about the responsibilities of being a sleep consultant as well as , the biggest reasons why parents/caregivers seek out a sleep consultant overly tired infants, sleep, sleep consultants, sleep deprived parents, infant sleep cycles false full 26 a2a236f0-5d46-40ae-96d4-dbca884a1b64 Wed, 29 Jun 2022 11:00:00 +0000 tkond423@gmail.com (Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander) https://nicu-and-beyond-with-tracey-and-stacey.simplecast.com/episodes/podcast-25-frank-discussion-with-a-nicu-parent-clXTZHVL Podcast #25 Frank Discussion with a NICU Parent Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander 01:07:39 This episode is a live on FB group "NICU and Beyond with Tracey and Stacey" with a current NICU parent. She discusses the stress of bringing her baby home after almost 10 months in the NICU This episode is a live on FB group "NICU and Beyond with Tracey and Stacey" with a current NICU parent. She discusses the stress of bringing her baby home after almost 10 months in the NICU nicu discharge, nicu parent support, nicu parents false full 25 2a58d7ea-8d6a-479f-8a74-38495d2aee04 Wed, 22 Jun 2022 11:00:00 +0000 tkond423@gmail.com (Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander) https://nicu-and-beyond-with-tracey-and-stacey.simplecast.com/episodes/podcast-24-emotional-and-mental-health-in-nicu-parents-Soi0c1O_ Podcast #24 Emotional and Mental Health in NICU Parents Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander 00:07:26 This podcast talks about NICU parents having higher incidence of mental distress, anxiety, baby blues and post partum depression. These are all defined with some solutions to help parents This podcast talks about NICU parents having higher incidence of mental distress, anxiety, baby blues and post partum depression. These are all defined with some solutions to help parents mental health for nicu parents, post partum depression, baby blues false full 24 896d9a32-a773-4ef4-bb6a-e8156a88928a Sun, 12 Jun 2022 13:00:00 +0000 tkond423@gmail.com (Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander) https://nicu-and-beyond-with-tracey-and-stacey.simplecast.com/episodes/podcast-23-bottle-feeding-in-the-nicu-part-2-S2uxadMZ Podcast #23 Bottle Feeding in the NICU-Part 2 Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander 00:05:05 This podcast is part 2 of the bottle feeding systems frequently used and a description of each This podcast is part 2 of the bottle feeding systems frequently used and a description of each nicu and infant feeding, bottle feeding systems, feeding your baby false full 23 8c881f19-c441-4d1d-bdf3-ba666a67c572 Wed, 25 May 2022 11:00:00 +0000 tkond423@gmail.com (Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander) https://nicu-and-beyond-with-tracey-and-stacey.simplecast.com/episodes/podcast-22effects-of-sensory-deficits-in-feeding-qrakqTFE Podcast #22Effects of Sensory Deficits in Feeding Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander 00:06:52 This episodes talks about the physical and emotions reasons why babies/small children won't eat. The myths around feeding and the definition of hypersensitivity/hyposensitivity effects on feeding This episodes talks about the physical and emotions reasons why babies/small children won't eat. The myths around feeding and the definition of hypersensitivity/hyposensitivity effects on feeding nicu feeding, myths of feeding children, effects of feeding in nicu, infant feeding false full 22 36f9df73-48a7-4edb-a161-46316ed19d73 Wed, 4 May 2022 11:00:00 +0000 tkond423@gmail.com (Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander) https://nicu-and-beyond-with-tracey-and-stacey.simplecast.com/episodes/podcast-21-primary-bottles-in-the-nicu-3GwIgxE6 Podcast #21 Primary Bottles in the NICU Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander 00:08:14 This podcast talks about some of the most popular bottle systems used in the NICU. There are so many on the market today, and wanted to talk about the top 4 used in NICU's This podcast talks about some of the most popular bottle systems used in the NICU. There are so many on the market today, and wanted to talk about the top 4 used in NICU's avent, bottle systems, dr. brown's, nicu feeding, infant feeding, como tomo false full 21 26b2fd1e-184f-4af5-addd-b84395d627c8 Wed, 20 Apr 2022 11:00:00 +0000 tkond423@gmail.com (Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander) https://nicu-and-beyond-with-tracey-and-stacey.simplecast.com/episodes/podcast-20-feeding-in-the-nicu-U0HBmVQm Podcast #20 Feeding in the NICU Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander 00:04:25 This brief podcast discusses the signs of readiness to eat orally for bottle or breastfeeding. Also what signs does baby show when they are done eating and signals of stress while eating This brief podcast discusses the signs of readiness to eat orally for bottle or breastfeeding. Also what signs does baby show when they are done eating and signals of stress while eating nicu feeding, infant driven feeding, signs of feeding readiness false full 20 383f5ed6-e36b-43e0-a677-fc4fed3cc811 Wed, 6 Apr 2022 11:00:00 +0000 tkond423@gmail.com (Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander) https://nicu-and-beyond-with-tracey-and-stacey.simplecast.com/episodes/podcast19-nicu-triage-questions-tQvO5WRE Podcast#19 NICU Triage Questions Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander 00:06:27 This podcast discusses what a NICU triage is and appropriate questions of when, where, why your baby may need to be triaged in the NICU This podcast discusses what a NICU triage is and appropriate questions of when, where, why your baby may need to be triaged in the NICU sugar issues in a newborn, what does triage mean, newborn tachypnea, nicu triage false full 19 9771c78b-118f-40cb-a706-a9d6fd1dd0e2 Wed, 30 Mar 2022 11:00:00 +0000 tkond423@gmail.com (Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander) https://nicu-and-beyond-with-tracey-and-stacey.simplecast.com/episodes/podcast18feedingtermsinthenicu-tkgxFuAL Podcast#18FeedingTermsintheNICU Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander 00:06:50 This episode talks about the different types of feeding a premature infant may have-Q3, Q4, ad lib feedings and what are the charracteristics of each. This episode talks about the different types of feeding a premature infant may have-Q3, Q4, ad lib feedings and what are the charracteristics of each. premature infant feeding, nicu feeding and parenting, feeding terms in nicu false full 18 a3bbc0c3-6721-4830-9ab9-1b3a3a8f5812 Wed, 23 Mar 2022 11:00:00 +0000 tkond423@gmail.com (Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander) https://nicu-and-beyond-with-tracey-and-stacey.simplecast.com/episodes/podcast-17-developmental-positioning-in-the-nicu-rUW6ZzTO Podcast #17 Developmental Positioning in the NICU Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander 00:11:46 This episode talks about why developmental positioning is crucial to the development of the infant's neurological and muscular system. It also discusses how to empower parents in learning how and why positioning is so important. If baby's are not positioned correctly while in the NICU, then they can develop muscular deformities that can delay motor development This episode talks about why developmental positioning is crucial to the development of the infant's neurological and muscular system. It also discusses how to empower parents in learning how and why positioning is so important. If baby's are not positioned correctly while in the NICU, then they can develop muscular deformities that can delay motor development safe sleep practices related to use of positioners, developmental deformities, developmental positioning, nicu positioning of babies, nicu parents false full 17 9dbfce38-5613-4716-a32b-8321fca7e300 Wed, 9 Mar 2022 12:00:00 +0000 tkond423@gmail.com (Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander) https://nicu-and-beyond-with-tracey-and-stacey.simplecast.com/episodes/podcast-16-friends-siblings-and-pets-333033-trXcwb_B Podcast #16 Friends, siblings and pets 3.3.3033 Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander 00:06:47 This podcast talks about how to prepare siblings and pets for the arrival of the newborn. It has helpful hints to help new and seasoned parents This podcast talks about how to prepare siblings and pets for the arrival of the newborn. It has helpful hints to help new and seasoned parents tips for new siblings, pets and newborns, safety tips about newborns and pets, siblings of newborns false full 16 b45b4ee8-524e-46af-bd19-b4436c14803b Wed, 2 Mar 2022 12:00:00 +0000 tkond423@gmail.com (Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander) https://nicu-and-beyond-with-tracey-and-stacey.simplecast.com/episodes/podcast15tummytime-aEXMAhWc Podcast#15TummyTime Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander 00:07:01 This podcast discusses what tummy time is and why it is important to all babies, whether premature or full-term. This provides quick tidbits on how to do tummy time and what your baby should be doing from birth to 6 months This podcast discusses what tummy time is and why it is important to all babies, whether premature or full-term. This provides quick tidbits on how to do tummy time and what your baby should be doing from birth to 6 months tummy time, baby's dislike of tummy time, developmental milestones, premature infants false full 15 709f5832-ae8c-457a-aca8-5215974a3b98 Wed, 23 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +0000 tkond423@gmail.com (Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander) https://nicu-and-beyond-with-tracey-and-stacey.simplecast.com/episodes/medications-given-right-after-birth-bjY0Rtau Medications Given Right After Birth Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander 00:08:55 This episode talks about the two medicines given after birth, vitamin K and Erythromycin for baby's eyes This episode talks about the two medicines given after birth, vitamin K and Erythromycin for baby's eyes medications after birth, vitamin k, erythromycin ointment false full 14 e3b659eb-78c8-4268-b0c5-f8c5973c7c63 Wed, 16 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +0000 tkond423@gmail.com (Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander) https://nicu-and-beyond-with-tracey-and-stacey.simplecast.com/episodes/podcast13-shaken-baby-syndrome-hgLMJHsU Podcast#13 Shaken Baby Syndrome Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander 00:10:02 This podcast defines shaken baby syndrome, its causes and the symptoms that parents usually see with the babies after they are shaken. There are steps to be taken if you suspect your baby has been shaken This podcast defines shaken baby syndrome, its causes and the symptoms that parents usually see with the babies after they are shaken. There are steps to be taken if you suspect your baby has been shaken nicu babies, baby trauma, shaken baby syndrome, parents and shaken baby syndrom false full 13 d5a25ff6-2aaa-4554-be80-58325b5e6941 Wed, 2 Feb 2022 14:00:00 +0000 tkond423@gmail.com (Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander) https://nicu-and-beyond-with-tracey-and-stacey.simplecast.com/episodes/podcast-12-preemie-developmental-milestones-7FzPmrTJ Podcast #12 Preemie Developmental Milestones Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander 00:11:23 This podcast talks about how preemie babies differ from full term babies when achieving developmental milestones. Discusses milestones from birth-18 months This podcast talks about how preemie babies differ from full term babies when achieving developmental milestones. Discusses milestones from birth-18 months preemie development, developmental milestones, prematurity false full 12 974e7721-4937-488c-8dda-a785f1f7b6ce Thu, 27 Jan 2022 02:00:00 +0000 tkond423@gmail.com (Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander) https://nicu-and-beyond-with-tracey-and-stacey.simplecast.com/episodes/podcast11safesleeppractices-oorq3A8U Podcast#11SafeSleepPractices Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander 00:11:11 This podcast discusses safe sleep practices in the NICU and home. It also provides AAP guidelines and ABC;s of safe sleep This podcast discusses safe sleep practices in the NICU and home. It also provides AAP guidelines and ABC;s of safe sleep aap sleep guidelines, safe sleep for infants, preemies and safe sleep false full 11 14cb752f-de0d-4c69-ad4a-e229e07109f5 Thu, 20 Jan 2022 02:00:00 +0000 tkond423@gmail.com (Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander) https://nicu-and-beyond-with-tracey-and-stacey.simplecast.com/episodes/why-is-sleep-so-important-5FurtNqa Why Is Sleep So Important Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander 00:08:13 This podcast talks about why sleep is so important to everyone, especially premature/full-term infants. It provides sleep tips to parents in trying to set up positive sleep habits around wake windows This podcast talks about why sleep is so important to everyone, especially premature/full-term infants. It provides sleep tips to parents in trying to set up positive sleep habits around wake windows sleep tips for infants, premature infant, parents and infant sleep, nicu and sleep in infants false full 10 3eb9972b-9bf9-4e42-b599-17c9bf5d2ea9 Thu, 13 Jan 2022 02:00:00 +0000 tkond423@gmail.com (Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander) https://nicu-and-beyond-with-tracey-and-stacey.simplecast.com/episodes/5-myths-of-infant-sleep-nSwwOYuL 5 Myths of Infant Sleep Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander 00:05:11 This podcast is about why infant sleep is so important. It also goes into the 5 sleep myths of infant sleep that parents fall back on This podcast is about why infant sleep is so important. It also goes into the 5 sleep myths of infant sleep that parents fall back on sleep myths, infant sleep, parents and infant sleep, prematurity false full 9 e6f6dfff-aec1-4963-9172-11811f07c3a9 Thu, 23 Dec 2021 02:00:00 +0000 tkond423@gmail.com (Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander) https://nicu-and-beyond-with-tracey-and-stacey.simplecast.com/episodes/baby-home-safety-monitors-Wj3WemkP Baby Home Safety Monitors Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander 00:07:51 This podcast discusses three types of home safety monitors as it relates to SIDS. This podcast also discusses the AAP thoughts on home baby monitors This podcast discusses three types of home safety monitors as it relates to SIDS. This podcast also discusses the AAP thoughts on home baby monitors sids and prematurity, baby monitors, nicu parents, baby home safety monitors false full 8 859cefde-fef2-4a5d-931b-09ef26aefb83 Thu, 9 Dec 2021 02:00:00 +0000 tkond423@gmail.com (Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander) https://nicu-and-beyond-with-tracey-and-stacey.simplecast.com/episodes/podcast7parent-resources-PvnsZ4H1 Podcast#7Parent Resources Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander 00:08:53 This podcast is different ways to provide NICU parent supports such as local/state NICU support groups, large and small organizations. It also discusses ways to use social media as a means of support This podcast is different ways to provide NICU parent supports such as local/state NICU support groups, large and small organizations. It also discusses ways to use social media as a means of support social media support for nicu parents, nicu parent support, nicu support, nicu parents, prematurity false full 8 840ecd86-eb4d-4da9-a191-17c6b3989db3 Thu, 2 Dec 2021 02:00:00 +0000 tkond423@gmail.com (Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander) https://nicu-and-beyond-with-tracey-and-stacey.simplecast.com/episodes/kcare-in-the-nicu-and-home-lwvbPuJn Kcare in the NICU and home Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander 00:07:18 This podcast discusses the history of Kangaroo Care, how is it done in the NICU and the benefits of k-care to infants,as well as, the parents This podcast discusses the history of Kangaroo Care, how is it done in the NICU and the benefits of k-care to infants,as well as, the parents parent-infant bonding, kangaroo care, nicu, nicu parents false full 7 210ec716-c523-499c-ade1-323f360ef022 Thu, 25 Nov 2021 02:00:00 +0000 tkond423@gmail.com (Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander) https://nicu-and-beyond-with-tracey-and-stacey.simplecast.com/episodes/what-are-the-different-beds-in-the-nicu-uakXSztF What are the different beds in the NICU? Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander 00:10:31 This podcast talks about the different types of beds that your baby may be in while in the NICU This podcast talks about the different types of beds that your baby may be in while in the NICU nicu, nicu parents, prematurity, preemies, nicu beds false full 5 981763f3-b0bd-47f6-8c80-936741780af9 Thu, 18 Nov 2021 02:00:00 +0000 tkond423@gmail.com (Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander) https://nicu-and-beyond-with-tracey-and-stacey.simplecast.com/episodes/nicu-discharge-help-transitioning-home-IEjjjbID NICU Discharge-Help Transitioning Home Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander 00:12:04 This episode deals with helpful ideas, tips to make the transition from NICU to home a bit less stressful This episode deals with helpful ideas, tips to make the transition from NICU to home a bit less stressful nicu discharge, nicu, nicu parents, preemies false full 4 c7561ea9-9684-4f70-b04b-5235cf81ee40 Thu, 11 Nov 2021 02:00:00 +0000 tkond423@gmail.com (Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander) https://nicu-and-beyond-with-tracey-and-stacey.simplecast.com/episodes/parent-and-baby-stress-in-the-nicu-J5E5D3qS Parent and Baby stress in the NICU Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander 00:07:02 Discussion of stressors for both parents and babies while in NICU. Discussion of stressors for both parents and babies while in NICU. preemie, stress in nicu, nicu parents false full 3 1c73f241-0dc3-460f-9a1e-daabdc1a76e6 Thu, 4 Nov 2021 01:00:00 +0000 tkond423@gmail.com (Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander) https://nicu-and-beyond-with-tracey-and-stacey.simplecast.com/episodes/history-of-the-nicu-employees-levels-of-the-nicu-i8QTyIAQ History of the NICU, employees, levels of the NICU Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander 00:11:34 This episode discusses the levels of NICUs. The History of the NICU and members of the NICU team This episode discusses the levels of NICUs. The History of the NICU and members of the NICU team history of nicu, nicu, nicu parents, preemies false full 2 9507c603-0952-48f1-ab78-497bc9791014 Sat, 30 Oct 2021 01:00:00 +0000 tkond423@gmail.com (Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander) https://nicu-and-beyond-with-tracey-and-stacey.simplecast.com/episodes/why-did-we-start-this-podcast-dje46xm-xTVmtly8 Why did we start this podcast? Tracey Kondrasuk-Brander 00:07:22 This podcast discusses the reasons why we started a podcast about the NICU, the journey and beyond This podcast discusses the reasons why we started a podcast about the NICU, the journey and beyond preemie dads, nicu, preemie mommas, nicu warriors, nicu parents, preemies false full 1