One of the most important aspects of a parent’s role in the NICU is to be an advocate for their baby. This advocacy starts with the NICU Nurse caring for your child. Building a good relationship will help you during the NICU journey. Most importantly, establishing open communication with your nurses helps your baby’s overall care. Learn ways to open up about what you need from your baby’s nurse as we talk with Maryann Malloy, Nurse Manager at Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia.

On this episode you will hear:

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• How long Maryann has been a nurse and why she choose the NICU
  
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  What Maryann wants to share with families who spend time in the NICU

  
  
  
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  Maryann describes her process behind working with families who have recently had premature babies v. families who have recently had full term babies with complications

  
  
  
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  A time when Maryann made a strong connection with a family that was going through a NICU journey

  
  
  
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  The first question Maryann suggests families ask when beginning a NICU journey

  
  
  
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  Mental health issues can sneak up on us, especially after such a difficult loss, Maryann discusses some of the emotional roadblocks that parents going through a NICU journey should be careful about

  
  
  
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  Why Maryann recommends that families keep a journal while undergoing their NICU journey

  
  
  
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  The common myths that Maryann hears from families in the NICU, and the advice she has for overcoming those myths

  
  
  

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This episode was produced and directed by Tony Lopes, of SoftStix Productions LLC (www.softstixproductions.com), in collaboration with co-producer and director of photography Michael Leary, of One Fifteen Films LLC (www.onefifteenfilms.com).  Copyright 2020, SoftStix Productions LLC.