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010. Transforming NICU Care: How Infant-Driven Feeding Improves Outcomes
Tuesday, 6 January, 2026

In this episode, Pediatric Nursing Journal Editor Dr. Tedra Smith, talks with Renee Bloom, a NICU RN Unit Supervisor at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital in Fairfax, Virginia, about her article published in the May/June 2025 issue titled “The Impact of Infant-Driven Feeding on Breastfeeding and Premature Infant Outcomes.” Ms. Bloom shares how her team implemented infant-driven feeding, the patient story that inspired the study, and the improvements seen in earlier discharges, stronger breastfeeding outcomes, and more positive feeding experiences. Bloom also explains how shifting to a cue-based approach empowers families and supports healthier long-term outcomes for premature infants.Renee Bloom, MSN, RNC-NIC, RNC-LRN, is a NICU RN Unit Supervisor at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital in Fairfax, Virginia. Tedra Smith, DNP, CRNP, CPNP-PC, CNE, CHSE, is a Professor and the Interim Assistant Dean for Graduate Clinical Education at The University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing and serves as the Editor of the Pediatric Nursing Journal.© Jannetti Publications, Inc.All rights reserved. No portion of this podcast may be used without written permission.To learn more about and subscribe to Pediatric Nursing, the premier resource for evidence-based clinical information, research studies, and advances in child health care, visit http://pediatricnursing.net/Music by:Scott Holmeshttp://www.scottholmesmusic.com