Child Life On Call: Parents Of Children With An Illness Or Medical Condition Share Their Stories With A Child Life Specialist

As a NICU Dad, Alex Zavala share his perspective and critical role as a father on today's episode of the podcast. Alex shares so many moments along his journey that impacted him and gives advice to fellow NICU dads out there. This episode is for you too moms and partners-- you will learn more about the dad perspective and how to support your spouse. [3:32] Alex shares about his family [7:39] Giving his wife daily injections [9:49] Went to the store to register for baby gifts [10:41] Alex's wife called to let him know her water broke [11:00] The drive to the hospital [14:16] Feeling like you are in the movies [16:00] Finding new found strength as the situation gets harder [17:36] Feeling like you are drinking water from a firehose [18:27] Stat C-Section [19:34] Alone and scrubbing in [23:45] Pleading with the doctor [24:10] Putting faith in the team [26:30] Being in the OR was traumatic for Alex [27:10] Alex's attention turns to his wife as she has post delivery complications [30:25] Dad's are responsible for