Born at 21 0/7 weeks’ gestation, Nash Keen is recognized as the youngest infant ever to survive. In this powerful follow-up to Episode 74, where his mother, Mollie, shared their family’s journey, listeners now hear from two of the neonatologists who cared for Nash at the University of Iowa’s Stead Family Children’s Hospital—Dr. Patrick McNamara and Dr. Amy Stanford.<br /><br />The conversation explores what first inspired them to pursue neonatology, how the culture and belief within the walls of the NICU at the University of Iowa shape outcomes, and why their “small baby” program has become a model of consistency, teamwork, and hope. They reflect on the challenges Nash faced in his earliest days, the role of hemodynamics in guiding his care, and the profound meaning of seeing babies like Nash go home after months of critical illness.<br /><br />This episode is a tribute not only to Nash and his courageous family but also to the dedicated NICU teams whose relentless commitment continues to redefine what’s possible for the tiniest and most fragile infants.<br /><br />Dr. Brown’s Medical: <a href="https://www.drbrownsmedical.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.drbrownsmedical.com</a>  <br /><br />The Infant-Driven Feeding™ (IDF) Program: <a href="https://www.infantdrivenfeeding.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.infantdrivenfeeding.com/</a><br /> <br />Our NICU Roadmap: A Comprehensive NICU Journal: <a href="https://empoweringnicuparents.com/nicujournal/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://empoweringnicuparents.com/nicujournal/</a>  <br /><br />NICU Mama Hats: <a href="https://empoweringnicuparents.com/hats/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://empoweringnicuparents.com/hats/</a>  <br /><br />NICU Milestone Cards: <a href="https://empoweringnicuparents.com/nicuproducts/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://empoweringnicuparents.com/nicuproducts/</a>  <br /><br />Newborn Holiday Cards: <a href="https://empoweringnicuparents.com/shop/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://empoweringnicuparents.com/shop/</a>  <br /><br />Empowering NICU Parents Show Notes: <a href="https://empoweringnicuparents.com/shownotes/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://empoweringnicuparents.com/shownotes/</a>  <br /><br />Episode 75 Show Notes: <a href="https://empoweringnicuparents.com/episode71" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://empoweringnicuparents.com/episode75</a>  <br /><br />Empowering NICU Parents Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/empoweringnicuparents/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.instagram.com/empoweringnicuparents/</a><br /> <br />Empowering NICU Parents FB Group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/empoweringnicuparents" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.facebook.com/groups/empoweringnicuparents</a>  <br /><br />Pinterest Page: <a href="https://pin.it/36MJjmH" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://pin.it/36MJjmH</a><br /><br />Thank you for listening to the Empowering NICU Parents Podcast. Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review—it helps other families find us. We’re grateful to be part of this incredible community. Visit www.empoweringnicuparents.com for resources and support.