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A weekly discussion about new evidence in neonatal care and the fascinating individuals who make this progress possible. Hosted by Dr. Ben Courchia and Dr. Daphna Yasova Barbeau.

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#259 - 👶 Nothing's wrong with you, what you're feeling makes perfect sense

Send us a textIn this conversation, Leah and Parijat Deshpande explore the profound impact of high-risk pregnancies and NICU experiences on parents. Parijat shares her personal journey through a traumatic pregnancy and the lessons learned about intentional living, relationships, and the importance of grieving. They discuss the role of healthcare professionals in supporting NICU families and the need for radical acceptance and mindful presence during such challenging times. The conversation em...

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#258 - "Not Visitors" - Redefining Parenthood in the NICU with Fabiana Bacchini

Send us a textIn this episode of The Incubator Podcast, Ben and Daphna host Fabiana Bacchini, Executive Director of the Canadian Premature Babies Foundation (CPBF) and author of From Surviving to Thriving: A Mother's Journey Through Infertility, Loss, and Miracles. Fabiana shares her deeply personal journey of becoming an advocate for premature babies and their families after spending five months in the NICU with her son, Gabriel. Her transformative experience with family-integrated care insp...

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20 NOV

#257 - 🔬At The Bench: When serendipity drives innovation

Send us a textIn this engaging conversation, Dr. Emin Maltepe shares his journey as a neonatologist and physician scientist, discussing the serendipitous events that shaped his research interests, particularly in hypoxia and drug development for neonatology. He reflects on the importance of mentorship, the challenges of drug development in pediatrics, and the MD-PhD pathway, providing insights into the complexities of balancing clinical practice with research. In this conversation, Emin Malte...

43 min
17 NOV

#256 - 📰 NeoNews! - The Stories Parents and Providers Are Talking About

Send us a textIn this inaugural episode of our brand-new series, NeoNews, hosts Ben Courchia, Daphna Yasova Barbeau, and new team member Dr. Eli Cahan dive into articles from major news outlets like Rolling Stone, The Wall Street Journal, and The New York Times to unpack their relevance to neonatology, newborn care, and perinatology.Dr. Cahan, a pediatrician and aspiring neonatologist with a background in journalism, leads discussions on critical topics, including prenatal cannabis use and it...

52 min
13 NOV

#255 - 🌍 Reflections from the Tiny Feet Big Steps Conference in Arusha Tanzania (ft Dr. Stephen Swanson and Dr. Margaret Nakakeeto)

Send us a textThis episode of the Global Neonatal Podcast features reflections from the Tiny Feet Big Steps Conference, highlighting the growth and impact of neonatal care initiatives in Africa. Dr. Steven Swanson and Dr. Margaret Nakaketo share insights on the importance of networking, quality improvement, and the future of neonatology in the region. The conversation emphasizes collaboration, the need for real-time translation in training, and the significance of engaging with healthcare sys...

49 min
10 NOV

#254 - 📑 Journal Club - The Complete Episode from November 9th 2024

Send us a textIn this latest episode of The Incubator Podcast Journal Club, Ben and Daphna explore studies that may shift clinical practices in neonatal care. They begin with a study from India examining oral calcium phosphate as an adjunct to phototherapy in treating neonatal jaundice. This double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial investigates how calcium phosphate may help reduce bilirubin levels by binding to unconjugated bilirubin in the gut, potentially minimizing the need for ...

1h 31m
10 NOV

#254 - [Journal Club Shorts] - 📌 Can Skin-to-skin predict neurodevelopmental outcomes?

Send us a textInpatient Skin-to-skin Care Predicts 12-Month Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in Very Preterm Infants.Lazarus MF, Marchman VA, Brignoni-Pérez E, Dubner S, Feldman HM, Scala M, Travis KE.J Pediatr. 2024 Nov;274:114190. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2024.114190. Epub 2024 Jul 14.PMID: 39004169As always, feel free to send us questions, comments, or suggestions to our email: nicupodcast@gmail.com. You can also contact the show through Instagram or Twitter, @nicupodcast. Or contact Ben and Daphna...

10 min
10 NOV

#254 - [Journal Club Shorts] - 📌 Genetics diagnoses and SGA status

Send us a textGenetic disorders and their association with morbidity and mortality in early preterm small for gestational age infants.Bomback M, Everett S, Lyford A, Sahni R, Kim F, Baptiste C, Motelow JE, Tolia V, Clark R, Dugoff L, Hays T.Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2024 Sep 23:S0002-9378(24)01013-5. doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2024.09.101. Online ahead of print.PMID: 39322018As always, feel free to send us questions, comments, or suggestions to our email: nicupodcast@gmail.com. You can also contact the s...

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Ben and Daphna go through daily neonatal board questions. If you are studying for the upcoming neonatal boards exam or just want to keep your neonatal knowledge sharp, this is the podcast for you. This show is done in collaboration with Neonatology Review (Dr. Dara Brodsky and Dr. Camilia Martin).

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A weekly discussion about new evidence in neonatal care and the fascinating individuals who make this progress possible. Hosted by Dr. Ben Courchia and Dr. Daphna Yasova Barbeau.