The Premie Journey…It’s only just begun.
Breastfeeding - As A Premie Mother
The beautiful imagery of new mother cuddling her baby to her chest and feeding would have to wait. For a mother of a premie, it will have to wait months. One of the most common themes of being a premie mother is to let go of the images you daydreamed when pregnant of what experiences you will have when bub was born. It won't happen, or intime it might but certainly not as you had imagined or planned.
Breastfeeding Awareness Week - Celebrate Breastfeeding
August brings us Breastfeeding Awareness Week (from 1st to 7th), a time dedicated to celebrating, educating, and raising awareness about the benefits and challenges of breastfeeding. This week serves as a reminder for society to support breastfeeding mothers and acknowledge the unique experiences they face, especially for those mothers with premature babies.
How to Create a Beautiful Space For Your New Baby
Welcoming a new baby into your family is an exciting time, and designing their nursery is a special part of the preparation. Creating a calm, functional, and beautiful baby room can be a fun and rewarding project.
Spicy Déjà Vu ...Reframing your PTSD
Whilst on my late night zombie scroll on Instagram I came across a meme which stopped me in my tracks. I can't remember the exact wording however it was describing someone who...
What do you get a Parent of a Premie Baby?
With an unexpected birth filled with complications and trauma for both parents and baby, it can be hard to know what to do and say to a new parent of a Premie.
What NOT to say to a Parent of a Premature Baby
"At least you can get sleep whilst they are in the hospital." ~ "At least you won’t have to wake to feed them yet." ~ "At least you have extra...
Journaling… A NICU Practice
Journaling…allowed me to download a hell of a lot of information, half of which was in medical lingo. This in turn cleared my head to a degree so I could focus on the miracle baby in front of me which was my son, Kai.
…From an ex-premie mum I can say that this seemingly small gift, of an exercise book, turned out to be one of the most helpful and meaningful additions to my NICU experience.
The Premie Journey…A Roller Coaster Ride
The sheer mental and emotional stamina of a Premie Mother is awe inspiring….It’s not a roller coaster ride we chose, but a ride we will commit to, to the end.
