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What a NICU Nurse Wants Parents to Know

What a NICU Nurse Wants Parents to Know

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What is it really like to have a baby in the NICU? Katie Taylor sits down with NICU nurse, educator, and content creator Alyssa Saldivar (@alyssathenurse) to discuss how families can find confidence, connection, and support during one of the most challenging experiences of parenthood. Alyssa shares her journey of becoming a nurse during the COVID-19 pandemic, her passion for supporting both families and fellow nurses, and the practical ways parents can become active participants in their baby's care. Together, Katie and Alyssa explore everything from skin-to-skin care and developmental support to advocacy, bonding, and life after NICU discharge. Whether you're currently navigating a NICU stay, preparing for a high-risk delivery, or reflecting on a NICU experience from years ago, this conversation offers encouragement, validation, and actionable guidance. In This Episode, We Discuss: Becoming a NICU nurse during an unprecedented time in healthcareSupporting parents through the emotional realities of the NICUWhy skin-to-skin care is so powerful for premature babiesHelping families feel confident and involved in their baby's careHow parents can advocate for themselves and their babyPain management and comfort strategies in the NICUDevelopmentally appropriate ways to soothe premature infantsSupporting parents who cannot be at the bedside every dayNavigating bonding challenges and NICU traumaResources available to support families during hospitalizationThe transition from NICU to home Timestamps 00:00 Meet Alyssa Saldivar and her journey into NICU nursing 02:15 Starting a nursing career during the COVID-19 pandemic 03:40 Building confidence as a NICU nurse and educator 05:30 How becoming a parent changed Alyssa's approach to family-centered care 06:20 Caring for extremely premature babies and empowering parents 06:50 The importance of skin-to-skin care in the NICU 07:45 Why first diaper changes matter for parent confidence 08:30 Supporting parents who can't be at the bedside every day 09:20 Scent cloths, breast milk, and maintaining connection 10:10 Creating a family-centered environment in the NICU 11:20 How parents can advocate for their baby's needs 13:15 Parent involvement during painful procedures and treatments 15:15 Helping babies recover and regulate after procedures 16:00 Developmentally appropriate ways to comfort premature babies 18:00 Alyssa's mission to support NICU families beyond the bedside 20:00 Processing NICU experiences years after discharge 21:00 Supporting NICU dads during moments of uncertainty 22:10 When bonding doesn't happen immediately 24:15 Child life specialists, social workers, chaplains, and other support resources 25:15 Filling the gap between NICU discharge and follow-up care 26:30 What Alyssa hopes families take away from her content 27:45 Final encouragement for NICU families Connect with Alyssa Instagram: @alysthenurseTikTok: @alysthenurse Connect with Us Instagram: @childlifeoncall + @insidethechildrenshospital Subscribe: Never miss an episode on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Visit insidethechildrenshospital.com to search stories and episodes easily Leave a Review: It helps other families find us and access our resources Medical information shared in this episode is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult your care team for guidance specific to your child and family. Keywords: NICU Nurse, Neonatology, Family Centered Care, NICU Support
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