With more than 30 years of experience, having cared for thousands of patients, and with a heart made of pure gold, former neonatal nurse Amy Bartholomew joins Emily K. Whiting, sharing tips for how to advocate for your newborn baby in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Amy was Charlotte’s primary nurse when she spent those first few rocky months of her life in a level IV unit, designed for babies needing the highest level of acute care.
We are confident as you listen to this episode you will feel more equipped to handle life in the NICU, AND you’ll fall in love with “Miss Amy,” “Aunt Amy” and “Nurse Amy,” as Emily fondly calls her all three.
In this episode you will:
- Learn what many acronyms and medical jargon used in the NICU mean, such as CBC, TPN, NPO and so much more. She provides “translation to the NICU language,”
- Gain confidence that no question is silly or stupid,
- Voice your opinions to medical staff and learn specific avenues to do so,
- Learn what NICUitis is and how to avoid it,
- And so much more.
If you or anyone you know is about to have their baby in the NICU, or is currently in the NICU, you don’t want to miss this episode.
