{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The NICU Translated Podcast","title":"6. The Art of Advocacy in the NICU: How to Build the Right Care Team for Your Baby","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/db93117e\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2274,"description":"Advocating for your NICU baby doesn’t have to mean conflict — in fact, the best advocacy builds bridges and strengthens your baby’s care team.\nIn this episode, NICU parent and NICU Doula Academy graduate Shayna Abraham shares her practical, compassionate approach to finding the right providers, recognizing when things aren’t working, and making changes with confidence and respect. You’ll learn the signs of a strong provider relationship, how to address concerns effectively, and tips for building a support network that truly meets your baby’s needs.\nWhether you’re a NICU parent, doula, or other birth professional, this conversation will leave you feeling more confident in your role as your baby’s advocate.\nTake Shayna’s survey here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScxwGLTdKVD-qz_Fk3j0IFwTtCUiez4wzZZ-aYqjVoIiU3XPg/viewform\n\nNICU Support & Resources for Families and Professionals: \n\nStay connected with me @thenicutranslator on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenicutranslator/\n\nWant to learn more about how to best support NICU babies and their families before, during and after a NICU experience? Grab the FREE guide here to get started: https://app.thenicutranslator.com/5things\n\nDownload my free NICU Birth Plan Template to help your clients feel more prepared, ask informed questions, and navigate the unexpected with confidence. A supportive, easy-to-use tool for doulas, professionals, and NICU families alike: https://app.thenicutranslator.com/nicubirthplan\n\nLearn more about how you can become a Certified NICU Doula (C-ND) here: https://www.thenicutranslator.com/nicu-doula-academy\nAdvocacy in the NICU isn’t just possible — it’s powerful.\nTimestamps:\n00:00 Introduction to NICU Journeys\n04:00 Shayna's NICU Experience and Advocacy\n06:41 Navigating Post-NICU Care\n09:04 Finding the Right Care Team\n11:42 Red Flags in Healthcare Providers\n14:16 Effective Communication with Providers\n16:49 Building a Support Team Post-Discharge\n19:20 The Importance of Community...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/qug-0-T_z6pZtThGyof2HRHQpSSVl_08AEwA5PpQM0Y/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9kYTYz/YTFjZGZkZDJjZDdk/N2M2ODVmOGRmODVh/NmNlZi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}