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#383 - 👶 Keira’s journey from the NICU to the NICU Parent Network
Hello friends 👋 In this episode, Leah Jayanetti speaks with Keira Sorrells, founder of the NICU Parent Network, about her personal journey through the NICU experience with her triplets and the advocacy work she has undertaken to support NICU families. They discuss the importance of family-centered care, the NICU Babies Bill of Rights, and the emotional challenges faced by parents in the NICU. Kira shares her insights on healing through storytelling and the need for self-car
Nov 26


#372 - 👶 A Memoir of Hope: A Conversation with Jennifer Bernardo
Hello friends 👋 In this episode of Beyond the Beeps, Leah interviews Jennifer Bernardo, a passionate advocate and author of 'Week 26', who shares her journey through the NICU with her twins, Luke and Layla. Jennifer discusses the challenges of having premature babies, the healing power of writing, and the importance of community support. She emphasizes the role of presence in NICU care, the significance of involving siblings, and her advocacy efforts to raise awareness abou
Oct 29


#365 - 👶 Christina’s Journey to Discharge Day
Hello friends 👋 In this heartfelt episode of Beyond the Beeps, Leah and Christina discuss the emotional journey of navigating the NICU...
Oct 8


#342 - 👶 Parenting in the NICU: Lina’s Transformative Experience
Hello friends 👋 In this week’s episode of Beyond the Beeps, Leah and Lina explore the often-overlooked but critical role of...
Aug 20


#335 - 👶 Siblings Are Also In the NICU
Hello friends 👋 In this episode of Beyond the Beeps, siblings of NICU babies share their personal experiences and insights on...
Jul 30


#320 - 👶 How Ashley navigated being a medical provider, NICU Mama, Loss Mama and Widow
Hello friends 👋 In this episode, Leah and Ashley O'Neil discuss the profound experiences of navigating the NICU as both a parent and a...
Jun 18


#314 - 👶 From Diagnosis to Discharge: A Mother’s Journey Through Gastroschisis
Hello friends 👋 In this episode of Beyond the Beeps, Leah discusses the journey of NICU families, focusing on gastroschisis, a...
May 28


#302 - 👶 Tracheostomy in the NICU | Shakeema’s Journey as a “Trach Mama”
Hello friends 👋 Leah and Shakeema Smiley discuss the challenges and triumphs of navigating life with a child in the NICU, particularly...
Apr 23


#293 - 👶 Skin to skin: How parents can buffer pain, improve sleep, and decrease stress of their NICU babies
Hello Friends 👋 In this episode of Beyond the Beeps, Leah discusses the importance of understanding a baby's senses in the NICU with...
Mar 26


#285 - 👶 Communicating in the NICU : Insights from Valerie Hernandez
Hello friends 👋 Being a NICU parent comes with many challenges, but communicating with your baby’s healthcare team and loved ones...
Feb 26


#267 - 👶 NICU Parent Power | How Morgan found hers, saved her son’s life, and uses it to continue to improve the lives of countless others.
Hello friends 👋 In this conversation, Leah and Morgan discuss the complexities of being a parent in the NICU, emphasizing the importance...
Dec 29, 2024


#259 - 👶 Nothing's wrong with you, what you're feeling makes perfect sense
Hello friends 👋 In this conversation, Leah and Parijat Deshpande explore the profound impact of high-risk pregnancies and NICU...
Nov 27, 2024


#249 - The NICU is not just for preemies | Adriane's journey with her daughter born with CCAM/CPAM
Hello friends 👋 In this episode of Beyond The Beeps , host Leah Jayanetti speaks with Adriane Rodriguez , a mother whose daughter, Viviana, was born with Congenital Pulmonary Airway Malformation (CPAM), a rare lung condition. Adriane shares the emotional journey of discovering Viviana's condition during pregnancy, navigating complex medical decisions, and spending months in and out of hospitals, including time at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Adriane recounts the
Oct 23, 2024


#242 - Beyond The Beeps (6) - The Art Of Breastfeeding
Hello Friends 👋 Annick Duvivier shares her experience in the NICU with her preemie daughter, Thalia, and her journey with pumping and breastfeeding. She discusses the challenges she faced, including the emotional toll of being separated from her baby, the difficulty of pumping and producing milk, and the loneliness she felt. Annick also talks about the importance of kangaroo care and the positive impact it had on both her and her daughter. Despite the hardships, Annick's res
Sep 25, 2024


#232 - 👶 Balancing Multiples (ft Pascal van Kipnis)
Hello friends 👋 In this conversation, Pascal van Kipnis shares her experience of having triplets in the NICU. She discusses her...
Aug 8, 2024


#221 - 👶 BTP - A Father’s Perseverance | Alex’s journey through the NICU with his 25-week daughter
Hello friends 👋 This latest episode of Beyond The Beeps explores the experiences of fathers in the NICU and the challenges they face. It...
Jun 26, 2024


#213 - 👶 Beyond The Beeps - Crossing the Threshold of the NICU
Hello friends 👋 In this episode of Beyond the Beeps, Elizabeth Simonton shares her experience of unexpected NICU admission for her...
May 29, 2024


#205 - 👶 Beyond The Beeps - You Are Your Baby’s Voice
Hello Friends 👋 In this intimate chat with Leah, Isabella shares her experience of her baby Lily being born prematurely at 27 weeks and...
May 3, 2024


#197 - 👶 Beyond the Beeps - Day by Day (ft Katia Herminio)
Hello Friends 👋 Welcome to the first episode of Beyond the Beeps! In this conversation, Leah interviews Katia Herminio, a mother of a...
Mar 27, 2024
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