In thisepisode, we explore the profound journey of Dr. Natalie Duffy, a neonatologistwhose career began in Glasgow, Scotland, and has since evolved in Melbourne,Australia. Dr. Duffy shares insights from her 14 years of experience,emphasizing the importance of viewing infants as complex, communicative beings.Her work with neonatal care includes a fascinating blend of biomedicalknowledge and the Newborn Behavioral Observation (NBO) system. She discussesher ongoing PhD research, which delves into the emotional and relationalexperiences of babies in neonatal intensive care units (NICU). The conversationexplores themes of trauma, the power of relationships, and the urgent need fora compassionate, relationship-centered approach in neonatal care. This episodecaptures Dr. Duffy’s dedication to transforming how clinicians connect withtheir tiniest patients and their families, advocating for a holistic approachthat honors the lived experiences of infants.
00:00Introduction to Today's Guest: Natalie Duffy
00:19Natalie's Journey from Scotland to Australia
01:40Discovering the Human Side of Neonatal Care
02:31The Newborn Behavioral Observation System
03:48Natalie's PhD Journey and Relational Capabilities
05:43Understanding the Baby's Experience in NICU
11:04Emotional Complexities and Powerful Connections
22:23The Importance of Trauma-Informed Care
30:59 Reflections and FutureAspirations
LINKS & Resources
- Duffy, N. et al. (2020). The lived experiences of critically ill infants hospitalised in neonatal intensive care: A scoping review. Early Human Development, 151, 105244. doi: 10.1016/j.earlhumdev.2020.105244.
- Duffy N, Hickey L, Treyvaud K, Delany C. (2024). 360-degree phenomenology: A qualitative approach to exploring the infant experience of hospitalisation in neonatal intensive care. Early Human Development, 190, 105963. doi: 10.1016/j.earlhumdev.2024.105963.
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