Leading the Change: Neonatal Nurses and the Infant-Driven Feeding® Program

About this episode

This episode discusses the role of neonatal nurses in implementing the Infant-Driven Feeding® Program in the NICU.

In this episode, neonatal nurses take center stage as leaders of practice change in the NICU. This podcast explores the Infant-Driven Feeding® (IDF™) Program and its impact on bedside care and unit culture. Lisa Kleinz, MA SLP/L CNT, Director of Education from Dr. Brown’s Medical, discusses the evidence-based benefits of IDF™ for infants, families, and care teams, while Renee Bloom, RN, shares her unit’s real-world experience implementing the program. Renee highlights key findings from her published research, lessons learned during implementation, strategies for gaining provider buy-in, and practical approaches to sustaining the key practices over time. Together, this conversation offers actionable insights for nurses looking to implement, strengthen, or sustain the Infant-Driven Feeding® Program and provide positive feeding experiences for babies and families.

People in this episode

Guests: Lisa Kleinz, Renee Bloom

Topics covered

• neonatal nursing
• Infant-Driven Feeding
• NICU
• evidence-based practice

Keywords

• bedside care
• unit culture
• provider buy-in
• feeding experiences

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Infant-Driven Feeding® Program, Dr. Brown’s Medical

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