Medical Moms of NICU Podcast

In this episode Tanisha, a medical mom and NICU survivor, shares her decision to decline holiday events to protect her immunocompromised, transplant-recipient son, practical tips to boost family immunity, and strategies for navigating medical care and community support.She reflects on progress since the NICU, highlights local resources and inclusive programs, offers planning tips for 2026 (automatic refills, boundaries, community events), and announces plans to relaunch her podcast next year. Donate to Make-A-Wishhttps://nclvm.com/bl20gFollow us on Social
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Host Tanisha introduces herself as a Medical Mom of NICU, sharing her experience as the mother of a kidney warrior and cancer fighter while raising two children during the pandemic.This episode offers a personal look at the challenges and resilience of NICU parenting, medical caregiving, and navigating life with young children under extraordinary circumstances. Donate to Make-A-Wishhttps://nclvm.com/bl20gFollow us on Social
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Tanisha (Medical Mom of NICU) shares practical tips for using MyChart to manage prescriptions, message care teams, track appointments and organize respite care, plus a real example of getting therapy orders signed.She highlights local sensory‑friendly holiday events in Arkansas, parent night‑out options, and the value of family bonding time while balancing medical care.Tanisha also candidly discusses potty‑training struggles, celebrates her child’s health milestones (no hospitalizations this year), and encourages caregivers to prioritize their own medical appointments and self‑care. Donate to Make-A-Wishhttps://nclvm.com/bl20gFollow us on Social
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Host Tanisha, a NICU and medical mom, shares holiday reflections and gratitude while offering practical tips and resources for families of medically complex children.She covers respite and training for caregivers, life insurance and planning, free holiday programs and community supports, self-care strategies, and a Make‑A‑Wish fundraising appeal.Donate to Make-A-Wishhttps://nclvm.com/bl20gFollow us on Social
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Host Tanisha, a Medical Mom of NICU and medically complex children, shares gratitude for health improvements, updates on her kids' therapies and community resources, and encouragement for fellow NICU parents.This episode offers practical tips for navigating prescriptions and therapy referrals, caregiving self-care ideas, holiday travel and preparation reminders, and ways to access support programs and resources.Donate to Make-A-Wish Campaignhttps://nclvm.com/bl20gFollow us on Social
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ost Tanisha, a medical mom and Navy veteran, shares her personal NICU and special-needs parenting journey, celebrating respite care, family time, and self-care strategies for caregivers.She discusses community resources (Community Connections, Make‑A‑Wish, American Transplant Foundation), faith, marriage, and practical tips for staying grounded—plus updates about the podcast and ways listeners can connect.Donate to Make-A-Wishhttps://nclvm.com/bl20gFollow us on Social
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Host Tanisha, a Medical Mom of NICU, shares practical self-care tips for National Caregiving Month and highlights small daily actions to recharge while caring for a medically complex child.The episode also covers watching for developmental delays in siblings, early intervention options, local resources, and free therapy programs to help families stay ahead.Listeners receive encouragement, actionable steps, and resource suggestions to support both caregiver wellbeing and their children’s developmental needs.ollow us on SocialIG @medicalmomsofnicuTikTok @medicalmomsofnicu Join Medical Momunitywww.facebook.com/medicalmomsofnicu Support Medical Moms of NICU Services & Productswww.medicalmomsofnicu.com#caregiving #familycaregiver #nicumom #specialneedsparenting #medicalmom #autismmom #momsupport #postpartummom #chronicillness

Tanisha, a Medical Mom of NICU, shares her weekend vending at the National Black Book Festival, celebrating her daughter’s birthday, and the relief she found by asking for respite support. She talks about selling her children’s book about her son’s fight, connecting with other parents and professionals, and hearing encouraging transplant stories.The episode’s core message is to ask for help and prioritize self-care—using family, friends, social workers, and community resources—so NICU and medically complex moms can rest, network, and continue advocating for their children.Follow us on Social
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