Learning Objectives
By the end of this episode, NICU Grads will be able to:
1. Gain a deeper understanding of the daily NICU parent struggles, infant loss & parental needs from neonatal providers
Guest Speaker
Justina Oldehoff
NICU mama of two preemie boys & Co-Founder of Carter’s Cause Foundation
Justina Oldehoff, mother of two NICU babies and co-founder of Carter’s Cause Foundation shares her perspective as a NICU parent. She bravely tells her birth story and personal loss of her firstborn son Carter, who was born prematurely at 24 weeks and 2 days old as well as shares her NICU journey with her second son Aron. Specifically, Justina highlights typical struggles NICU parents experience when they experience infant loss or have a child admitted to the NICU and provides advice on how, we, NICU providers can better understand and help our current and future NICU families.
Carter’s Cause Foundation was created in honor of Justina’s son Carter with the mission to provide support and resources for parents navigating the NICU or infant loss journey. Learn more about Carter’s Cause Foundation.
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Credits
- Written and Produced by: Neena Jube-Desai MD, MBA FAAP
- Cover Art by: Neena Jube-Desai MD, MBA FAAP
- Host: Neena Jube-Desai MD, MBA FAAP
- Editor: Neena Jube-Desai MD, MBA FAAP
- Guest: Justina Oldehoff, NICU mama of two preemie boys & Co-Founder of Carter’s Cause Foundation
