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NICU Basics: What to Expect & How to Prepare With NICU Nurse Jordana
In this episode, we’re joined by NICU nurse Jordana with over a decade of experience caring for premature and critically ill newborns in high-acuity hospitals across Canada and the U.S. She breaks down what actually happens in the NICU, why babies end up there, and what parents can expect in those first few hours and days.
From understanding the reasons for NICU admission—like prematurity, low birth weight, feeding issues, jaundice, or infections—to learning how to support bonding, feeding, and emotional care, this episode is filled with both practical advice and compassionate insight.
Whether you’re preparing for a possible NICU stay or are currently in the thick of it, this conversation will help you feel more informed, more empowered, an ...