by Jennifer Degl | Mar 17, 2020 | Blog, COVID-19
I’ve put together a list of resources that I have been able to find thus far that may help answer some of your questions regarding how the novel coronavirus affects pregnant/nursing moms and babies. The information is being updated by the minute as China and Hong Kong...
by Jennifer Degl | Feb 20, 2020 | Blog, NICU
Earlier this month, I had the pleasure to speak to the Research and Development Department at Takeda Pharmaceutical Company. I was asked to share our story with the company. It’s not always easy to share both the details of what happened to me during my pregnancy and...
by Jennifer Degl | Oct 21, 2019 | Blog, NIDCAP
The 2019 NIDCAP Trainer’s Meeting was both illuminative and humanizing and I’ll tell you why. During the opening presentation, a person from each country had a few minutes to introduce themselves to the group and not only share their background, but also a...
by Jennifer Degl | Oct 5, 2019 | Blog, NICU, NICU Parent Network, Preemie Parent Alliance
The 2019 NICU Parent Network (formally Preemie Parent Alliance) Summit was outstanding. I always love to come to our annual summit because it feels like I’m coming to a family reunion where I get to catch up with my closest cousins and also meet new relatives with...
by Jennifer Degl | Aug 21, 2019 | Bed Rest, Blog, Book Review
Stuck in Bed: The pregnancy bed rest picture book for kids … and moms just got a great book review! Our book review is from Rita Plush, of the Fire Island News. Please click HERE to read it. It’s amazing and we are thankful and so excited to share it with you. The...
by Jennifer Degl | Aug 7, 2019 | Blog, NICU, Perinatal, Preemie
June was pretty busy for me, as not only was I getting ready to wrap up my 20th school year, but I also had the pleasure of speaking at both the NYSPA (New York State Perinatal Association) Annual Conference in Albany and at the March of Dimes Lobby Day. NYSPA is a...