Chez Nenen… The Podcast

Chez Nenen (“At Godmother’s House”) we gather, we laugh, we learn, and sometimes we cry. No matter why you’ve come, it’s always a feast, and we’re glad you’re here to join us Chez Nenen.
So come on in. The door is open.

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Chez NENEN Episode 5 - Love and Loss: The Role of Compassion and Empathy for Postpartum Parents of Babies in the NICU (w/ Dr. Jess Daigle)

In this episode of the Chez NENEN podcast, Dr. Jess Daigle, a NICU Hospitalist, shares her journey into medicine, the challenges of parenting preterm babies, and the importance of compassion in healthcare. She discusses her personal postpartum experiences, including loss, and how they have shaped her approach to supporting families in the NICU. Dr. Jess emphasizes the need for strong support systems for postpartum families transitioning from the NICU to home and her future aspirations to create a community for NICU families. Our conversation highlights the significance of language and communication in healthcare, as well as balance between one’s professional and personal life.