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In this episode, we welcome back Tami Gaines, author of Preemie Parents and mother of micro-preemie twins born at 25 weeks, for Part Two of our conversation—this time focusing on life after the NICU. After months of monitors, medical rounds, and constant vigilance, going home can feel both joyful and overwhelming.

Tami shares candidly about the emotional shift that happens once the hospital safety net is gone: navigating follow-up appointments, managing ongoing medical needs, coping with anxiety, and redefining “normal” as a family. We explore the invisible weight many parents carry after discharge—the hypervigilance, the lingering trauma, and the pressure to simply feel grateful—alongside the profound resilience that continues to grow in this new chapter.

Together, we discuss how families can build support, care for their own mental and spiritual health, and find steadiness in the uncertainty that can follow a NICU stay. Tami’s work has been featured in the New York Daily News, New Jersey News 12, and on dozens of podcasts and blogs, where she continues to offer hope and connection to families navigating life beyond the NICU.

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In this episode, we’re joined by Tami Gaines, author of Preemie Parents and mother of micro-preemie twins born at 25 weeks. Drawing from her lived experience navigating the NICU, Tami speaks to the emotional and spiritual journey of NICU parenthood—the parts that often go unspoken and can feel invisible amid medical updates and uncertainty. Together, we explore how parents and caregivers can find meaning, resilience, and growth during an experience they never planned for. Tami’s work has been featured in the New York Daily News, New Jersey News 12, and on dozens of podcasts and blogs, offering hope and connection to families walking the NICU path.

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Postpartum psychosis is a rare but severe psychiatric emergency that requires rapid recognition, coordinated care, and clear clinical protocols. In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Susan Feingold for an in-depth discussion on the presentation, risk factors, and evidence-based management of postpartum psychosis.

Dr. Feingold examines how postpartum psychosis differs from other perinatal mood disorders, why early symptoms are often missed, and the consequences of delayed intervention. The conversation also explores gaps in screening, challenges at the intersection of obstetrics and psychiatry, and the role of health systems in preventing adverse maternal and infant outcomes.

This episode is designed for clinicians, policymakers, and maternal health advocates seeking a deeper understanding of postpartum psychosis and the structural changes needed to improve identification, treatment, and continuity of care in the postpartum period.

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