Are you ready to embark on a journey from a NICU parent to a NICU dietitian? In this gripping conversation, we sit down with Erin Pryor's story, a former NICU parent,  is a testament to the power of personal experiences in shaping professional lives.Erin also offers a sneak peek into her current role with the NEC Society, specifically discussing her work with research initiatives like the probiotics toolkit and the research incubator. Our conversation delves into the details of these programs and their contribution to neonatal care and research. Erin's passion for her work shines through, particularly when she discusses the joy of influencing the lives of premature babies beyond the hospital. Join us as we explore the compelling intersection of personal and professional journeys in this episode. As always, feel free to send us questions, comments, or suggestions to our email: nicupodcast@gmail.com. You can also contact the show through Instagram or Twitter, @nicupodcast. Or contact Ben and Daphna directly via their Twitter profiles: @drnicu and @doctordaphnamd. The papers discussed in today's episode are listed and timestamped on the webpage linked below. Enjoy!