Discover connection through the NICU Space Podcast
Welcome to The NICU Space Podcast, where we explore the emotional challenges of neonatal intensive care (NICU) and provide support and guidance for parents. Join us as we combine professional expertise with personal experiences to help NICU families feel seen, heard and validated and to empower parents to move towards a place of healing.
Listen to inspiring stories from NICU parents
Gain insights from leading healthcare professionals
Discover strategies for emotional well-being & resilience
Latest Podcast Episodes
Stay updated with the latest episodes of our podcast.
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What is life like after a planned NICU admission: Catching up with Lizzie from season 2 | S3E35
In this episode, we’re joined again by Lizzie from season 2 who shares her experience on the NICU ward and how she managed the difficult transition into home life afterwards.
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Supporting your baby's development in NICU and at home: Advice from neonatal development expert Inga Warren from FINE | S3E34
Our guest Inga Warren has 30 years of experience in improving care for infants and their families – learn more about how you can help your baby in NICU in today’s podcast episode.
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First-time mum to premature twins at 40: How Psychologist Cristina handled conflicting emotions and the unique challenge of raising multiples | S3E33
Cristina became a first-time mother to twins at 40. Even with her doctorate in psychology, she still felt unprepared for the conflicting emotions she experienced. Learn how she handled it all in today’s episode of The NICU Space podcast.
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Navigating grief and trauma after the loss of your baby, with Clinical Psychologist Dr Kara Davey | S3E32
Feeling alone and unsupported when grieving the loss of your baby can be really difficult. Our guest today, Dr Kara Davey talks through why therapy might be a good option for you, even if you see grief as a natural process to go through.
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Supporting parents who have lost a child that was a twin, triplet or multiple: Millie and Heather from The Skye High Foundation | S3E31
The Skye High Foundation joins us to share more about their work supporting parents who have lost a twin, triplet or multiple through creating the purple butterfly symbol.
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Starting school with your NICU child. With SENCO, Carolyn and safeguarding lead, Abbie | S3E30
Worrying about how to handle your NICU kid starting school? Feel like you aren’t getting enough support? SENCO Carolyn and safeguarding lead Abbie share their advice in today’s episode.
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Q&A: What to do when people don't get it, finding support and how to talk about NICU with your partner | S3E29
In the first episode of season 3, we’re answering your questions on life during and after NICU and introducing you to our new community, The NICU Space.
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S2E27 | How my own NICU experience inspired me to set up The Smallest Things Charity - Catriona Ogilvy
This week on the podcast, we talk to Catriona, the Founder of The Smallest Things, a UK premature baby charity that supports families in their journey after neonatal care and seeks to improve the long term outcomes of premature children.
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S2E26 | Exploring NICU Parental Support: Insights from the EXPAND Study with Katie Sabin
In this episode, we speak with Katie Sabin, a dedicated PhD student at King's College London, who leads the 'EXPAND Study'. Her research sheds light on the emotional support needs of NICU parents, addressing important gaps in support.
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S2E24 | Lady Sarra Hoy: My journey through NICU to becoming a Bliss Ambassador
In this episode, Lady Sarra tells us all about her time in NICU, how she coped with her baby being in a hospital far away from home and how all of this has driven her to become a Bliss Ambassador.
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S2E23 | Sophie Burch: Nuture You - Lived experience drives mum to help parents put their wellbeing first
Today we are talking to Sophie, who has had three babies in NICU and years of experience working with parents to help them bolster their mental health.
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S2E22 | A couple’s experience of NICU and how it made their relationship stronger
In this episode we talk about Danielle and Tyler’s experience of fertility struggles, of having a micropreemie in neonatal care during the pandemic and the impact this experience had on them as a couple adjusting to life as parents.
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S2E21 | Infant Reflux and Tongue Tie: A Conversation with Faye from Rockabye Hub
In this episode, we talk to Faye, a nurse and advanced tongue-tie practitioner who is on a mission to support parents in uncovering the root causes of their babies' reflux. Reflux is a common challenge for parents of premature babies.
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S2E20 | IVF, Baby Loss and Growing Your Family: with Jade @themindsetmumma
In this episode we have a heartfelt conversation with Jade, as she shares her deeply personal journey through parenthood. Our discussion covers essential topics, providing valuable insights into fertility, birth, and baby loss.
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S2E17 | Being a NICU nurse: A Conversation with Beth of Superdinky
Beth talks about her multitude of experiences: from her personal experiences with postnatal depression and complex PTSD following the loss of her son to her role as a neonatal nurse and co-founder of Superdinky.
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S2E16 | Preparing for Neonatal Care: Lizzie's NICU Story
At the time of recording, Lizzie was currently pregnant and knows that she is going to be spending some time in neonatal care with her baby. Lizzie reached out to me and asked if it would be helpful to share her story.
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S2E14 | Navigating the World of Medical Parenthood and Rare Conditions: Insights from Madeline Cheney
In this episode we discuss Madeleine's experience of finding out at 20 weeks that her child would have medically complex needs and would need a neonatal admission when they were born, and the feelings she underwent during this.
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S2E13 | Advocating for Change: Improving NICU Parents' Experience in Maternity Wards
In this episode, we talk about the rollercoaster of emotions that came with giving birth prematurely and underscoring the incredible impact of seemingly small adaptations in maternity wards.
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S2E12 | Enhancing NICU Care: Insights from Neonatal Occupational Therapist, Katie Ross
Join us for a conversation with Katie Ross, whose expertise as a neonatal occupational therapist and a mother with NICU experience brings a wealth of insights to our podcast.
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S2E11 | Navigating Medical Parenthood: Amanda Griffith Atkins on Parenting a Child with a Disability
Amanda will be talking about her personal journey into parenthood and her experience raising her first child with Prader-Willi syndrome. We discuss her time in the NICU and the challenges of raising a child with complex medical needs.
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S2E10 | Therapeutic Groups
This week we speak to the women that attended our first Miracle Moon Therapeutic Group and kindly agreed to share their experience, covering topics such as self blame, meaning making, second guessing yourself, anxiety, grief and PTSD.
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S2E8 | Jess Daigle M.D.
This week we talk to Dr Jess Daigle about her experience with experiences of pregnancy, loss, birth, prematurity and NICU. She offers a new perspective, given that she was used to being on the other side as a medical professional.
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Pregnancy after NICU
Georgie and Frankie discuss anxiety around pregnancy, how it may impact the dads, having conflicting feelings about getting pregnant and being in NICU again, as well as sharing their personal experiences surrounding pregnancy after NICU.
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Sensory Babies | Neonatal & Early Intervention Occupational Therapists
This week we talk to Emily & Lindsay, Occupational Therapists and co-authors of Sensory Babies, about the role of an OT in NICU and beyond, developmental milestones in NICU babies, and more.
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Beyond the Beads | Kayla & Jess | NICU in the UK & Canada
Kayla and Jess talk to us about how they coped with their long and traumatic hospital stays living in Canada, and how they want to help other mums of sick children to raise awareness and let families know they aren't alone.
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Q&A: What to do when people don't get it, finding support and how to talk about NICU with your partner | S3E29
In the first episode of season 3, we’re answering your questions on life during and after NICU and introducing you to our new community, The NICU Space.
Dr Frankie & Georgie
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Pregnancy after NICU
Georgie and Frankie discuss anxiety around pregnancy, how it may impact the dads, having conflicting feelings about getting pregnant and being in NICU again, as well as sharing their personal experiences surrounding pregnancy after NICU.
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Supporting your baby's development in NICU and at home: Advice from neonatal development expert Inga Warren from FINE | S3E34
Our guest Inga Warren has 30 years of experience in improving care for infants and their families – learn more about how you can help your baby in NICU in today’s podcast episode.
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Navigating grief and trauma after the loss of your baby, with Clinical Psychologist Dr Kara Davey | S3E32
Feeling alone and unsupported when grieving the loss of your baby can be really difficult. Our guest today, Dr Kara Davey talks through why therapy might be a good option for you, even if you see grief as a natural process to go through.
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Supporting parents who have lost a child that was a twin, triplet or multiple: Millie and Heather from The Skye High Foundation | S3E31
The Skye High Foundation joins us to share more about their work supporting parents who have lost a twin, triplet or multiple through creating the purple butterfly symbol.
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Starting school with your NICU child. With SENCO, Carolyn and safeguarding lead, Abbie | S3E30
Worrying about how to handle your NICU kid starting school? Feel like you aren’t getting enough support? SENCO Carolyn and safeguarding lead Abbie share their advice in today’s episode.
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S2E26 | Exploring NICU Parental Support: Insights from the EXPAND Study with Katie Sabin
In this episode, we speak with Katie Sabin, a dedicated PhD student at King's College London, who leads the 'EXPAND Study'. Her research sheds light on the emotional support needs of NICU parents, addressing important gaps in support.
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Sensory Babies | Neonatal & Early Intervention Occupational Therapists
This week we talk to Emily & Lindsay, Occupational Therapists and co-authors of Sensory Babies, about the role of an OT in NICU and beyond, developmental milestones in NICU babies, and more.
Parent Guest
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What is life like after a planned NICU admission: Catching up with Lizzie from season 2 | S3E35
In this episode, we’re joined again by Lizzie from season 2 who shares her experience on the NICU ward and how she managed the difficult transition into home life afterwards.
Parent Guest
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First-time mum to premature twins at 40: How Psychologist Cristina handled conflicting emotions and the unique challenge of raising multiples | S3E33
Cristina became a first-time mother to twins at 40. Even with her doctorate in psychology, she still felt unprepared for the conflicting emotions she experienced. Learn how she handled it all in today’s episode of The NICU Space podcast.
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S2E27 | How my own NICU experience inspired me to set up The Smallest Things Charity - Catriona Ogilvy
This week on the podcast, we talk to Catriona, the Founder of The Smallest Things, a UK premature baby charity that supports families in their journey after neonatal care and seeks to improve the long term outcomes of premature children.
Parent Guest
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S2E24 | Lady Sarra Hoy: My journey through NICU to becoming a Bliss Ambassador
In this episode, Lady Sarra tells us all about her time in NICU, how she coped with her baby being in a hospital far away from home and how all of this has driven her to become a Bliss Ambassador.
Parent Guest
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S2E23 | Sophie Burch: Nuture You - Lived experience drives mum to help parents put their wellbeing first
Today we are talking to Sophie, who has had three babies in NICU and years of experience working with parents to help them bolster their mental health.
Parent Guest
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S2E22 | A couple’s experience of NICU and how it made their relationship stronger
In this episode we talk about Danielle and Tyler’s experience of fertility struggles, of having a micropreemie in neonatal care during the pandemic and the impact this experience had on them as a couple adjusting to life as parents.
Parent Guest
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S2E21 | Infant Reflux and Tongue Tie: A Conversation with Faye from Rockabye Hub
In this episode, we talk to Faye, a nurse and advanced tongue-tie practitioner who is on a mission to support parents in uncovering the root causes of their babies' reflux. Reflux is a common challenge for parents of premature babies.
Parent Guest
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S2E20 | IVF, Baby Loss and Growing Your Family: with Jade @themindsetmumma
In this episode we have a heartfelt conversation with Jade, as she shares her deeply personal journey through parenthood. Our discussion covers essential topics, providing valuable insights into fertility, birth, and baby loss.
Parent Guest
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S2E17 | Being a NICU nurse: A Conversation with Beth of Superdinky
Beth talks about her multitude of experiences: from her personal experiences with postnatal depression and complex PTSD following the loss of her son to her role as a neonatal nurse and co-founder of Superdinky.
Parent Guest
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S2E16 | Preparing for Neonatal Care: Lizzie's NICU Story
At the time of recording, Lizzie was currently pregnant and knows that she is going to be spending some time in neonatal care with her baby. Lizzie reached out to me and asked if it would be helpful to share her story.
Parent Guest
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S2E14 | Navigating the World of Medical Parenthood and Rare Conditions: Insights from Madeline Cheney
In this episode we discuss Madeleine's experience of finding out at 20 weeks that her child would have medically complex needs and would need a neonatal admission when they were born, and the feelings she underwent during this.
Parent Guest
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S2E13 | Advocating for Change: Improving NICU Parents' Experience in Maternity Wards
In this episode, we talk about the rollercoaster of emotions that came with giving birth prematurely and underscoring the incredible impact of seemingly small adaptations in maternity wards.
Parent Guest
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S2E12 | Enhancing NICU Care: Insights from Neonatal Occupational Therapist, Katie Ross
Join us for a conversation with Katie Ross, whose expertise as a neonatal occupational therapist and a mother with NICU experience brings a wealth of insights to our podcast.
Parent Guest
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S2E11 | Navigating Medical Parenthood: Amanda Griffith Atkins on Parenting a Child with a Disability
Amanda will be talking about her personal journey into parenthood and her experience raising her first child with Prader-Willi syndrome. We discuss her time in the NICU and the challenges of raising a child with complex medical needs.
Parent Guest
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S2E10 | Therapeutic Groups
This week we speak to the women that attended our first Miracle Moon Therapeutic Group and kindly agreed to share their experience, covering topics such as self blame, meaning making, second guessing yourself, anxiety, grief and PTSD.
Parent Guest
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S2E8 | Jess Daigle M.D.
This week we talk to Dr Jess Daigle about her experience with experiences of pregnancy, loss, birth, prematurity and NICU. She offers a new perspective, given that she was used to being on the other side as a medical professional.
Parent Guest
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Beyond the Beads | Kayla & Jess | NICU in the UK & Canada
Kayla and Jess talk to us about how they coped with their long and traumatic hospital stays living in Canada, and how they want to help other mums of sick children to raise awareness and let families know they aren't alone.
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