Dr. Anna Zimmermann, MightyLittles

#Neonatologist, Mom of 3, and Podcaster of the MightyLittles Podcast #NICU. Providing stories and education for parents.

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Did you know we all have a pool of energy? And we get to choose where we spend that energy.

Babies are no different.

In the NICU, it is often joked about that we as doctors can’t predict when a baby will go home. But - I CAN tell parents the requirements for discharge, and th

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On this week’s #podcast episode, we discuss joy in the midst of significant stress.

Why do we compartmentalize life to the extent that when we are in a period of stress or grief, we don’t feel deserving of joy or happiness in those moments.

In truth, emotions aren’t iso

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This week we are diving into my Top 5 Tips for preventing viral illnesses in kids.

1. Hand washing - we got that!
2. Change toddlers clothes before entering home.
3. Ask visitor to come back later
4. Disinfecting surfaces - check!
5. Don’t share utensils and cups - yep!

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Here are my top 5 prevention tips, knowing that realistically, kids will be kids. They need to play and run and socialize and explore.

#1 - Wash your hands. We have been hearing this message over and over for the past few years. But - truly - it is the single most effective way

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Just posted a photo https://t.co/tAQOrZxPSN

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I’ve partnered with @SanofiUS to share my family’s respiratory syncytial virus (#RSV) story with @AP. I’m proud to join their #RallyAgainstRSV to help educate others & reinforce the importance of protecting ALL infants from this virus. Click to learn more: https://t.co/1mgNX3WMBD

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Honored to share my story and continue to help raise awareness and education around the importance of protecting ALL infants against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Learn more: https://t.co/1fc1yANiLN #RethinkRSV

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Episode 41: Early Cervical Opening https://t.co/5d4cXU6oNv

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Episode 40: Importance of Words and Language https://t.co/Qaxj6RK1S4

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Episode 39: Gretchen's NICU experience and life after the NICU. https://t.co/G3caFC2GsZ

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As NICU Awareness Month draws to a close, I just want to remind you that your journey is yours.

Whether you were in the NICU 1 day or 1 year...
Whether you had 1 baby in the NICU or multiple babies in the NICU. ...
Whether you were a repeat NICU parent or only in the NICU once.

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New Podcast Episode today!

Gretchen joins me to talk about her birth story. She went into labor at 22 weeks, ultimately delivering her son at 23 weeks. She details her story on the podcast, discussing common issues of trusting ourselves, denying anything is wrong, advocating for

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Episode 38: Gretchen's C-section at 23 weeks CGA. https://t.co/lv0TjpTFAP

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New Podcast today!

Who's Who in the NICU.

When your baby is in the NICU, an entire team will be taking care of your baby. Doctors, nurses, respiratory therapists, feeding specialists, medical staff and doctors in training, and so many more. In this episode, I give you an idea

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Episode 37: Who's Who in the NICU? https://t.co/M5aJqs2CYI

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Mama,

You are STRONGER than you KNOW.

Believe in yourself. You are the perfect Mama for your baby. #MightyLittles #momlife #mom #mama #motherhood #motherhoodunderstood #rawmotherhood #honestmotherhood #neonatologist #pediatrician #instadoc #mamadoc #NICU #NICUstrong #NICUfigh

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Let's have some fun today!

Go over to stories, and copy and past this with your baby's pictures - then and now.

#thenandnow #mightylitltes #newborn #newbornmom #nicumom #nicubaby #preemie #newbaby #nicuawareness #nicustrong #preemiestrong

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NICU Nurses Day.

Thank you to all of the amazing NICU Nurses I have worked with throughout the years.
Thank you for your expertise.
Thank you for your giant hearts.
Thank you for the education you provide to parents.
Thank you for being my eyes and ears at the bedside all da

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Jen joins Dr. Zimmermann on the Mighty Littles Podcast today to talk about her experience with an invasive placenta and delivering her twins at 27 weeks.

Join us for a fun conversation and a little bit of education.

#MightyLittles #podcast #neonatologist #pediatrician #instado

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I posted yesterday about the importance of early touch and how parents can bond with their infants before the babies are stable enough to hold.

I am passionate about these early interactions. They are good for parents, essential even. And they are good for baby. Hand hugs and he