With You in the NICU Canadian Premature Babies Foundation / Fondation pour Bébés Prématurés Canadiens

Welcome to the CPBF podcast series, with a timely focus on RSV. RSV is the most common reason for hospital admission in infants and young children. CPBF is committed to providing education and resources to help protect all infants from RSV. Please join host Jenna Morton as she talks to the experts about all things RSV. Click on the episode to listen!Retired NICU nurse Marianne Bracht has spent decades helping parents transition to life at home with their preemies. She offers practical tips and information to help you navigate the challenges of bringing a preemie home during RSV season. For more resources on understanding RSV as a preemie family, visit https://www.cpbf-fbpc.org/respiratory-illnesses GUEST BIOSDr. Jesse Papenburg practices Pediatric Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology at the Montreal Children’s Hospital of the McGill University Health Centre and is an Associate Member of the Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Occupational Health at McGill University. After his specialty training, Dr. Papenburg completed a research fellowship on the molecular virology of RNA respiratory viruses at Laval University and an MSc in epidemiology at McGill. As a clinician scientist, he works on the epidemiology of viral respiratory infections and has over 130 peer-reviewed publications. He actively contributes to national and provincial guidelines on RSV immunoprophylaxis. Dr. Papenburg is also a National Advisory Committee member and the chair of NACI’s influenza working group.Marianne Bracht is a retired neonatal nurse, with more than four decades experience. Throughout her nursing career she created and co-led parent education programs and participated in international research on Family Integrated Care. A member of the Canadian Premature Babies Foundation, she oversees the education committee and is the project coordinator for an ongoing research pilot, looking at improving the transition of families and infants to home and the community.WITH YOU IN THE NICU is a project of the Canadian Premature Babies Foundation, with funding from presenting sponsor Sanofi. The show is hosted and produced by Jenna Morton, with technical producer Tosh Taylor. Season Three focuses on RSV (respiratory syncytial virus), the most common virus affecting premature babies. For more resources on understanding RSV as a preemie family, visit https://www.cpbf-fbpc.org/respiratory-illnesses

Welcome to the CPBF podcast series, with a timely focus on RSV. RSV is the most common reason for hospital admission in infants and young children. CPBF is committed to providing education and resources to help protect all infants from RSV. Please join host Jenna Morton as she talks to the experts about all things RSV. Click on the episode to listen!Parents carry a burden of worry when it comes to trying to protect their children from harm. Retired NICU nurse Marianne Bracht offers practical advice for decreasing your risk of transmitting RSV to your preemie, as well as dealing with your expectations and anxieties as a parent or family member. For more resources on understanding RSV as a preemie family, visit https://www.cpbf-fbpc.org/respiratory-illnesses Marianne Bracht is a retired neonatal nurse, with more than four decades experience. Throughout her nursing career she created and co-led parent education programs and participated in international research on Family Integrated Care. A member of the Canadian Premature Babies Foundation, she oversees the education committee and is the project coordinator for an ongoing research pilot, looking at improving the transition of families and infants to home and the community.  WITH YOU IN THE NICU is a project of the Canadian Premature Babies Foundation, with funding from presenting sponsor Sanofi. The show is hosted and produced by Jenna Morton, with technical producer Tosh Taylor. Season Three focuses on RSV (respiratory syncytial virus), the most common virus affecting premature babies. For more resources on understanding RSV as a preemie family, visit https://www.cpbf-fbpc.org/respiratory-illnesses

Welcome to the CPBF podcast series, with a timely focus on RSV. RSV is the most common reason for hospital admission in infants and young children. CPBF is committed to providing education and resources to help protect all infants from RSV. Please join host Jenna Morton as she talks to the experts about all things RSV. Click on the episode to listen!Pediatric infectious disease researcher Dr. Jesse Papenburg offers insight on how to mitigate the risks associated with Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), one of the most likely reasons a Canadian child will be admitted to the hospital this winter. For more resources on understanding RSV as a preemie family, visit https://www.cpbf-fbpc.org/respiratory-illnessesGUEST BIODr. Papenburg practices Pediatric Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology at the Montreal Children’s Hospital of the McGill University Health Centre and is an Associate Member of the Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Occupational Health at McGill University. After his specialty training, Dr. Papenburg completed a research fellowship on the molecular virology of RNA respiratory viruses at Laval University and an MSc in epidemiology at McGill. As a clinician scientist, he works on the epidemiology of viral respiratory infections and has over 130 peer-reviewed publications. He actively contributes to national and provincial guidelines on RSV immunoprophylaxis. Dr. Papenburg is also a National Advisory Committee member and the chair of NACI’s influenza working group.WITH YOU IN THE NICU is a project of the Canadian Premature Babies Foundation, with funding from presenting sponsor Sanofi. The show is hosted and produced by Jenna Morton, with technical producer Tosh Taylor. Season Three focuses on RSV (respiratory syncytial virus), the most common virus affecting premature babies. For more resources on understanding RSV as a preemie family, visit https://www.cpbf-fbpc.org/respiratory-illnesses

Welcome to the CPBF podcast series, with a timely focus on RSV. RSV is the most common reason for hospital admission in infants and young children. CPBF is committed to providing education and resources to help protect all infants from RSV. Please join host Jenna Morton as she talks to the experts about all things RSV. Click on the episode to listen!Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a leading cause of pediatric hospitalizations in Canada. Heading into the 2023-2024 peak season for infections, pediatric infectious disease researcher Dr. Jesse Papenburg of the McGill University Health Centre reviews the epidemiology of the virus and the burden it places on the health care system. For more resources on understanding RSV as a preemie family, visit https://www.cpbf-fbpc.org/respiratory-illnessesGUEST BIODr. Papenburg practices Pediatric Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology at the Montreal Children’s Hospital of the McGill University Health Centre and is an Associate Member of the Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Occupational Health at McGill University. After his specialty training, Dr. Papenburg completed a research fellowship on the molecular virology of RNA respiratory viruses at Laval University and an MSc in epidemiology at McGill. As a clinician scientist, he works on the epidemiology of viral respiratory infections and has over 130 peer-reviewed publications. He actively contributes to national and provincial guidelines on RSV immunoprophylaxis. Dr. Papenburg is also a National Advisory Committee member and the chair of NACI’s influenza working group.WITH YOU IN THE NICU is a project of the Canadian Premature Babies Foundation, with funding from presenting sponsor Sanofi. The show is hosted and produced by Jenna Morton, with technical producer Tosh Taylor. Season Three focuses on RSV (respiratory syncytial virus), the most common virus affecting premature babies. For more resources on understanding RSV as a preemie family, visit https://www.cpbf-fbpc.org/respiratory-illnesses

One of the greatest struggles in being the parent of a preterm baby is the worry. Anxiety and overwhelm are common companions of a NICU journey. Practicing mindfulness and meditation can help parents process these feelings, but learning how to bring this techniques into a hospital setting can be tricky. In this episode of With You in the NICU, social worker and founder of Postpartum Support Toronto, Olivia Scobie (http://oliviascobie.com/meet-olivia/), walks us through the differences between some of these approaches and shares a short meditation with us.With You in the NICU is a podcast for those that care for infants in a neonatal intensive care unit. The discussions are geared toward parents of preemies, but will resonate with anyone spending time beside a NICU isolette. With You in the NICU is a project of the Canadian Premature Babies Foundation, with funding from presenting sponsor Natus and support from Chronically Simple. The podcast's host and producer is Jenna Morton; technical producer is Tosh Taylor.