{"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.In 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.Whether 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.Take Shayna’s survey here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScxwGLTdKVD-qz_Fk3j0IFwTtCUiez4wzZZ-aYqjVoIiU3XPg/viewformNICU Support & Resources for Families and Professionals: Stay connected with me @thenicutranslator on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenicutranslator/Want 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/5thingsDownload 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/nicubirthplanLearn more about how you can become a Certified NICU Doula (C-ND) here: https://www.thenicutranslator.com/nicu-doula-academyAdvocacy in the NICU isn’t just possible — it’s powerful.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction to NICU Journeys04:00 Shayna's NICU Experience and Advocacy06:41 Navigating Post-NICU Care09:04 Finding the Right Care Team11:42 Red Flags in Healthcare Providers14:16 Effective Communication with Providers16:49 Building a Support Team Post-Discharge19:20 The Importance of Community Support21:57 Survey for...","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}