In this episode, Catherine and Abby talk about the amazing importance of infant mental health and neuroprotective care, as well as the vital role that speech-language pathologists play in helping little ones thrive in the NICU. The speakers shared heartwarming insights on how these approaches can foster healthy social and emotional growth for our tiniest patients.They emphasized how speech-language pathologists can be wonderful advocates for babies’ development in this special environment. We learned that things like prenatal experiences, a nurturing caregiving atmosphere, and good nutrition have a big impact on a child's brain development and overall well-being.It’s important to remember that early days in the NICU can shape a child’s development, which means they often need extra support to co-regulate. Simple things like reducing stimulation and encouraging skin-to-skin contact can make a world of difference for babies recovering from tough birth experiences. Acknowledging the challenges faced at birth and working towards healing can foster better attachment and promote healthier mental health outcomes. Building those important bonds and patterns of repair is key to nurturing infants' emotional development!Video available - https://youtu.be/yd6ofjDu9FA?si=4HPGuNcoEWhE0RAbSign up for our email list: https://bit.ly/thefeedinghourpodcastShare your story by emailing [email protected] this podcast on Patreon here: www.patreon.com/thefeedinghourpodcast. Chapters00:00:00 Infant Mental Health and Neuroprotective Care00:02:54 Advocacy for Infant Mental Health00:05:51 The Importance of Early Brain Development00:17:28 Early Experiences and Regulation00:22:35 Processing Traumatic Birth Experience00:26:13 The Importance of Infant Mental Health

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