NICU Dad Discussions
16 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsA podcast produced exclusively for NICU Dads. Premature birth and the NICU stay that usually follows affects all those involved, both moms and dads. On this podcast, dads share their stories and hopefully let other NICU dads out there know that they’re not alone.
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Episodes
Episode 14: Parental Mental Health - Factoring Fathers in the NICU
June 17, 2022 15:06 - 59 minutes - 52.6 MBThis podcast was recorded live at Hand to Hold's 2021 NICU Community Conference. To learn more or register for Hand to Hold's 2022 NICU Community conference, visit handtohold.org/conference. Panel presenter Dr. Singley is a San Diego-based board-certified psychologist and Director of The Center for Men’s Excellence. His research and practice focus on men’s mental health with a particular emphasis on reproductive psychology and the transition to fatherhood. This panel discussion will b...
Episode 13: Liam's Story: A Bereaved Father's NICU Journey
May 19, 2022 17:16 - 43 minutes - 46.2 MBIn this episode, Steve shares his son, Liam's, NICU journey with host David Winsman. Prioritizing self-care helped both Steve and his wife grieve and honor their son in heaven. Steve shares how he has changed since Liam's NICU journey and gives advice to other NICU parents. In this episode, Steve mentions his wife, Kelly's business. Shop Kelly's business here.
Episode 12: Adam Wood of My Preemie Adventures
June 14, 2021 19:04 - 1 hour - 112 MBNICU dad and author Adam Wood shares his NICU story of his son's delivery at just 25 weeks, the feelings of guilt and failure he felt in not being able to protect his wife and child, and how he's bringing NICU parents together with his book, My Preemie Adventures.
Episode 11: From Tiny to Teen: Adjusting Expectations with a Micro Preemie as They Grow
June 02, 2021 18:38 - 55 minutes - 103 MBNICU dad Fabian Tejedor shares his story of having a micro preemie daughter in 2002, the anxiety of his wife's high-risk pregnancy after loss, and how he and his wife have learned to adjust their expectations at each stage of their daughter's life, from birth to the teen years.
From Tiny to Teen: Adjusting Expectations with a Micro Preemie as They Grow
June 02, 2021 18:38 - 55 minutes - 103 MBNICU dad Fabian Tejedor shares his story of having a micro preemie daughter in 2002, the anxiety of his wife's high-risk pregnancy after loss, and how he and his wife have learned to adjust their expectations at each stage of their daughter's life, from birth to the teen years.
NICU Dad Discussion Episode 10: Troy Bayse
May 04, 2021 02:49 - 50 minutes - 92.5 MBTroy tells the story of wife, Rebecca, going into pre-term labor during the pandemic, as well as being in the NICU with COVID precautions in place. He describes the emotional toll of not being able to see his daughter in the NICU for three weeks.
NICU Dads Discussions Episode 9: Henry Medrano
January 22, 2021 21:40 - 51 minutes - 94.9 MBHenry and Alex discuss his experience of his wife being on bedrest then giving birth to their twins in the NICU. They also speak about how having a micropreemie changed Henry's outlook of being in the NICU. Henry describes how he navigated his NICU experience and the challenges facing his sons during the NICU stay and after.
NICU Dad Discussions Episode 8: Jeff Bradbury
June 19, 2020 21:03 - 44 minutes - 81.8 MBJeff discusses the sudden birth of his triplets and the journey that followed, with one of his babies having to be in another NICU. He also gives advice to other NICU dads out there on how to cope with the pressure and stress of a long NICU stay.
NICU Dad Discussions Episode 7: Chris Cox
June 19, 2020 20:57 - 53 minutes - 98.1 MBChris discusses the early birth of his son, Beckett, and the seven-month NICU stay that followed. He also talks about enduring the ups and downs of that NICU stay that ultimately ended with the death of his son and the intense grief that followed. He discusses how blogging about his experience and eventually writing a book helped him cope with the situation.
NICU Dad Discussions Episode 6: Mike Kelley
June 19, 2020 20:36 - 48 minutes - 89.5 MBMike speaks about the unexpected early birth of his son Jackson at 24 weeks. He also discusses his journey of becoming familiar with the NICU and bonding with his son, as well as the lasting effects of a NICU stay, including anxiety and PTSD, and the continued therapies families usually face after going home from the NICU.
NICU Dad Discussions Episode 5: Erik Velez
August 01, 2019 18:12 - 49 minutes - 90.5 MBErik shares his story of he and his wife, Monica, getting pregnant with twins. He discusses the emotion surrounding Monica going into premature labor and losing one of their twins during labor. He talks about the surviving twin’s NICU journey and how he and his wife dealt with their loss and NICU journey
NICU Dad Discussions Episode 4: Jonathan Hayhurst
June 12, 2019 19:10 - 58 minutes - 108 MBJonathan talks about the experience of having his daughter, Evie, at 25 weeks. He discusses his daughter’s NICU stay and how he and his wife, Jen, handled it. He talks about post-NICU therapies and diagnoses for Evie and how having a NICU experience affected his marriage.
NICU Dad Discussions Episode 3: Rad White
June 12, 2019 19:06 - 1 hour - 116 MBRad discusses his experience when his twins were born preterm. He talks about juggling two babies in the NICU at the same time. He discusses starting The NICU Beard Club and writing his book, Enter the NICU.
NICU Dad Discussions Episode 2: Alex Zavala, Part II
June 12, 2019 19:02 - 24 minutes - 45.3 MBAlex discusses managing a NICU stay while having his older daughter at home and working. He gives advice for other dads experiencing a NICU stay. He talks about starting his blog TheNICUDad.com and what his hopes are for it.
NICU Dad Discussions Episode 1: Alex Zavala, Part I
June 12, 2019 19:00 - 34 minutes - 64 MBAlex tells his story of his wife, Danielle, going into preterm labor with their daughter, Emerson. He describes the emotion behind having a baby in the NICU and eventually bringing her home.
NICU Dad Discussions Trailer
June 12, 2019 18:09 - 1 minute - 2.76 MBA podcast produced exclusively for NICU Dads. Premature birth and the NICU stay that usually follows affects all those involved, both moms and dads. On this podcast, dads share their stories and hopefully let other NICU dads out there know that they’re not alone.