[POSTPARTUM POWER REPLAY] Thriving After the NICU Journey

About this episode

This episode features a conversation about navigating life after the NICU with insights from pediatrician Dr. Jessica Daigle.

This is a special rebroadcast of one of our most-loved postpartum episodes, a powerful and practical conversation for any parent navigating life after the NICU. Whether you’re currently in the thick of it or simply want to feel more prepared, this replay will leave you feeling supported, grounded, and seen. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Jessica Daigle — pediatrician, NICU hospitalist, and founder of Mom & Me MD — whose passion for caring for NICU families shines through in everything she does. With warmth and clarity, Dr. Jess breaks down what truly affects families after a NICU stay, how to ease the transition home, and how parents can let go of unnecessary guilt and step into confidence. Her insights come from both her professional expertise and her deeply personal journey: miscarriage, extreme preterm delivery, and raising two NICU graduates. This episode is a gift for any parent who needs reassurance, practical tools, or simply a reminder that they’re not alone. What you’ll learn: The five areas of life most impacted when you bring home a new baby (especially after the NICU) How to release guilt and self-blame when birth or postpartum don’t go as planned Key…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Nicole C. Rankins

Guest: Dr. Jessica Daigle

Topics covered

• postpartum support
• NICU experience
• parenting challenges
• guilt and self-blame
• transitioning home
• support systems

Keywords

• NICU
• postpartum
• parenting
• support
• guilt
• transition
• confidence

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Mom & Me MD

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