Neonatal Conversations is a podcast where clinical experts discuss how they provide care for the critically ill newborn
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Having a baby on a neonatal ward is a traumatic experience no matter how well your baby is doing. The wires, the bleeps, the medical terminology can all add up to create an environment that can feel really isolating and worlds away from what you had expected when you first saw your baby on an ultrasound. Through listening to other parents experiences and speaking to doctors, surgeons, mental health workers and everyone in-between, this podcast aims to make you feel less alone and more suppor ...
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Cross Section (AAP Neonatal-Perinatal)
Podcast from the AAP Section on Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
Cross Section is the unofficial podcast for members of the Section on Neonatal Perinatal Medicine of the American Academy of Pediatrics. The Neonatal Section represents more than 4,000 neonatologists and clinicians who are committed to caring for the nation’s smallest and most vulnerable patients. In Cross Section, we hear first-hand from some of those individuals about their work. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals featured and do not necessarily reflect the po ...
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S02 EP07: Breastfeeding Challenges
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In this episode of 'Unexpected Beginnings: The Neonatal Unit,' hosts Caroline Verdon and Kerry McCarthy dive into the challenges and support surrounding breastfeeding in neonatal care. This episode features expert insights from consultant neonatologist Dr. Emily Shaw and personal stories from Mum Leah Frost about her complex journey with her son Ma…
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S02 EP06: Dads and non-birthing partners
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This episode looks at the stresses and strains that having a newborn on a neonatal unit can have on Dads and non-birthing partners. We speak to Becky and Dan. When they had baby Alf, he went to neonatal, Becky was very unwell and so was taken to the postnatal ward and Dan was rushing around between the two, trying to be everywhere at once. From fee…
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S02 EP05: Pre-eclampsia and preparing for an early birth
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In this months episode we speak with Consultant Obstetrician Mr. Nigel Simpson about pre-eclampsia and how to prepare for an early birth. We also talk about the importance of breaking down barriers between parents and their babies once they're in a neonatal unit. You can find out more about pre-eclampsia here *** This podcast has been funded by Lee…
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In this episode we talk to Ashley Emmerson who is a Mum to twin girls who were born at just over 33 weeks. Ashley is in quite a unique position as not only has she spent time on a neonatal unit as a parent, she is also a Neonatal Sister at Leeds Children's Hospital. You can find out more about the Leeds Twins and Multiples Pregnancy Service here. *…
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S02 EP03: Coughs, colds and the lungs
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In this episode we talk about the development of the lungs and why it is that so many babies who spend time on neonatal end up needing hospital support in their early years when they pick up coughs and colds. We speak to neonatal mum Charlotte Butterfield who talks about her experiences as well as Consultant Neonatologist Dr Liz McKechnie *** This …
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S02 EP02: Speaking up and giving feedback
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This episode is about giving feedback. It can feel daunting when you're on the unit to speak up if you feel uncomfortable or unhappy about something but in actual fact, your voice is very much welcomed and key to making positive changes for parents and babies. Our guest this month is Karen Williams who is the parent and family engagement lead for t…
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S02 EP01: Creating magical memories on neonates
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Having a baby in neonates can often leave parents feeling stressed, overwhelmed and anxious. Lots of parents have spoken about how they felt robbed of the beautiful newborn period they had been dreaming of but whilst this stage might be different to how you had expected, there are still ways to create magical memories. In this episode Caroline and …
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In 2021 we created Unexpected Beginnings - the neonatal unit podcast. It was a world first that gave an insight into neonatal life from the perspective of the people who matter the most to the patients – their parents. Now thanks to funding from Leeds Hospitals Charity and the support of Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust we’re back with a brand ne…
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S01 EP11: Dylan, Vicky and Ruby's story
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In this episode we meet Dylan and Vicky whose daughter Ruby was taken to neonatal shortly after she was born and sadly never came home. Dylan and Vicky have shared their story in the hope that it can help others realise they are not alone. There are also some charitable organisations that can offer support including SANDS – Stillborn and neonatal d…
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S01 EP10: Mental health - getting help
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After spending time in neonatal it’s common for parents to struggle with their mental health but sometimes that struggle becomes invasive and it can begin to control and dominate your life. This episode looks at some of the more dominating struggles parents can have and at the support that is available There are also some charitable organisations t…
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S01 EP09: Mental health - it's normal to struggle
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This episode looks at how it’s almost expected for parents to struggle with their mental health when they have spent time in neonatal. The unit is traumatic and intense and parents can spend weeks feeling on edge and fearful and that is bound to have an impact. Here we look at some of the common mental health issues parents can have, at why they oc…
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Going home is everyone’s goal and there is a sense of relief that theterrifying part of your baby’s life is over but often it’s not that simple and parents can find being out of a clinical environment challenging. In this episode we look at some of those challenges and how to tackle them There are some charitable organisations that can be really he…
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This episode is about settling into neonatal. Everyone’s journey is different both in terms of the time a baby might spend in the unit and the obstacles they might face. Despite this there are a lot of common thoughts and feelings that parents share and we look at some of these in this episode There are also some charitable organisations that can b…
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S01 EP06: When your baby needs surgery
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In this episode we meet Michelle and Tim whose daughter Freya was born at 25 weeks and at 26 weeks was diagnosed with necrotising enterocolitis (NEC). This episode looks at Freya’s surgery and the neonatal experience that went with it. You can find out more about NEC here There are also some charitable organisations that can be really helpful inclu…
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This episode looks at how hard it can be when you have children at home as well as in the neonatal unit. How can you even begin to include them? Should you include them? How can you split your time so that everyone feels loved and supported? There are also some charitable organisations that can be really helpful including Bliss – they offer advice …
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S01 EP04: Practical ways to bond with your child
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This episode looks at practical ways of helping you to bond with your baby whilst remembering that it is hard on neonatal and it is common for things to feel difficult. There aresome charitable organisations that can be really helpful including Bliss – they offer advice for parents of premature and sick babies Mind – for better mental health Views …
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S01 EP03: Struggling to bond with your baby
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This episode looks at how common it is to find it difficult to bond with your baby especially when your baby is on a neonatal unit. It looks at different parents experiences and the scientific and biological reasons why bonding can be hard. More information on this topic can be found here: There are also some charitable organisations that can be re…
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S01 EP02: Meeting your baby for the first time
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This episode looks at what it’s like meeting your baby for the first time when your baby has had to be taken to neonatal. They could be premature or fullterm and often don’t look how you imagined whether that’s because of their size, development or the wires and medical equipment they’re attached to. More information on the issues raised in this ep…
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S01 EP01: What is a neonatal unit?
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Having a baby who has to go to neonatal can be scary. Whether your baby is premature or full term, it's not something we hope for and often can happen unexpectedly or with little notice. This episode looks at what the neonatal unit is, who it's for and what you can expect. More information on the issues raised in this episode can be found by follow…
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Unexpected Beginnings: The Neonatal Unit
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This podcast looks at the highs and the lows of life on the neonatal unit. Recorded with Leeds Children's Hospital and funded by Leeds Hospitals Charity, this podcast is hosted by Caroline Verdon and Kerry Bickerdike . They have both had babies on the neonatal unit and know first hand how hard it can be. The hope is that by sharing their stories an…
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ECMO in the Neonate - Dr Elena Cavazzoni
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In this episode of Neonatal Conversations Associate Professor Kath Carmo sits down to chat with Paediatric Intensivist Dr Elena Cavazzoni to demystify ECMO. They discuss when and why we might institute ECMO in the newborn, the risks and benefits and how we might all collaborate better to ensure the best outcomes for our tiniest patients…
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Cross Section - Jan 2021 Advocacy Round-up (Baumberger, Johnson, Shah, Lucke, Lou)
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Dame Jane Harding - Neonatal Hypoglycaemia
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In this episode, Distinguished Professor Dame Jane Harding speaks about her gained wisdom around the metabolic transition to normoglycaemia and growth in newbornsAf Kathryn Browning Carmo
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Dr Kath Carmo talks with Professor Martin Kluckow about supporting the transitional circulation
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Dr Kath Carmo talks transitional circulation with Professor Martin KluckowAf Kathryn Browning Carmo
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Episode 07 - Val Totterdell - Mother of ten
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This is a very personal episode where I talk with my Aunt about life and maternity care in the 20th Century and her experience of COVID19 as an octogenerian.Af Kathryn Browning Carmo
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Episode 06 NP Kristen James Nunez - Abdominal Wall Defects
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Kristen discusses the complex neonatal care for babies with two of the more common congenital abdominal wall defectsAf Kathryn Browning Carmo
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Paediatric Surgery - Associate Professor Gordon Thomas
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Green vomit, holes in the diaphragm and paediatric transplant surgeryAf Kathryn Browning Carmo
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Neurodevelopmental Care in the NICU and in Neonatal Retrieval
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In this neonatal conversation I talk with Nadine Griffiths - clinical nurse consultant and PhD candidate, about caring for the whole baby as a developing person, in the NICU and in the retrieval context.Af Kathryn Browning Carmo
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Cross Section - Taking Donor Milk to the State House (Canvasser, Shah, Patel)
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In this episode I chat with Dr Christian Turner - Paediatric Cardiologist who specialises in electrophysiologyAf Kathryn Browning Carmo
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Joining neonatal conversations today is Dr Yishay Orr - Australia's only female paediatric cardiac surgeon. We discuss in depth the preoperative care of the baby with hypoplastic left heart syndrome among other aspects of life as a surgeon for small babies.Af Kathryn Browning Carmo
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Cross Section - Why the Census Matters to Neonatologists (William O'Hare)
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Kath Carmo talks inotropes with Nick EvansAf Kathryn Browning Carmo
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Cross Section - The AAP Annual Leadership Forum (Lily Lou)
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Cross Section is the official podcast of the Section on Neonatal Perinatal Medicine of the American Academy of Pediatrics. The Neonatal Section represents more than 3,500 neonatologists and clinicians who are committed to caring for the nation’s smallest and most vulnerable patients. In Cross Section, we hear first-hand from some of those individua…
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