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March 18, 2020 Let's Talk About Postpartum Pt 2 with Natalie Reiter
Part 2 of our Let's Talk About Postpartum series is officially here! And we are so excited to be sharing it with you all today. As we talked about in part one, so much changes in our bodies and in our minds after having a baby. Especially for NICU mothers as they are navigating the grief and trauma that often times accompanies a NICU stay. But thankfully, there are tools and practices we can implement to guide us as we heal and as we grow post NICU. We hope that Part 2 offers you so much hope as you embark on your own healing journey. You are never alone!
Natalie specializes in reproductive mental health which includes peri-natal, post-partum, infertility, infant loss, paternal mental health, and the impact on couples. She has received specialized training in perinatal and post-partum mental health from Postpartum Support International, and was recently selected as the 2019 Outstanding Mental Health Counselor by the North Dakota Mental Health Counseling Association for my work with reproductive mental health. Her work as a child birth educator and her two children have sparked her passion of working with reproductive mental health!
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37 min
March 04, 2020 Let's Talk About Postpartum Pt 1 with Natalie Reiter
We all know that our bodies change after we have a baby. But what happens to our minds? For the month of February we focused on all things NICU Postpartum and how we can learn to love and embrace our bodies. We asked Natalie Reiter with Prairieland Counseling to share her wisdom regarding NICU postpartum, the changes that our minds undergo when they experience trauma, and how we can heal and grow post NICU.
Part 1 focuses on the "science" of trauma and what is really going on in our minds and in our bodies. Hint - there's a LOT!
Natalie specializes in reproductive mental health which includes peri-natal, post-partum, infertility, infant loss, paternal mental health, and the impact on couples. She has received specialized training in perinatal and post-partum mental health from Postpartum Support International, and was recently selected as the 2019 Outstanding Mental Health Counselor by the North Dakota Mental Health Counseling Association for my work with reproductive mental health. Her work as a child birth educator and her two children have sparked her passion of working with reproductive mental health!
To get connected with Natalie:
Website | Instagram | Facebook
To get connected with DNM:
Website | Private Facebook Group | Instagram
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27 min
February 05, 2020 EP 16 | 2020 Vision!
For this week’s episode, we share about some of our favorite moments from 2019 as well as cast some vision for 2020! Looking back on 2019, we are overwhelmed with gratitude. We cannot say thank you enough for your support and love as we continue to build and grow our mission of loving and connecting NICU moms. It truly is our honor to tell and celebrate the stories of some of the strongest women in the world. We cannot wait to see where 2020 takes us! We are so grateful for YOU.To partner with our mission: www.dearnicumama.com/giveTo get connected with DNM:Website: www.dearnicumama.comPrivate Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/286008085639339Instagram: www.instagram.com/dearnicumama/
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34 min
January 24, 2020 EP 15 | Cassie + Katie
Today’s podcast episode features two mamas who had not one, not two, but THREE babies in the NICU! Cassie + Katie both had triplets in the NICU, and while their stories are different and unique, their shared experience of having triplets has bonded them as very close friends. Throughout this episode we have the opportunity to hear about each other their pregnancies, births, and NICU journeys and how they find balance and routine with their busy families!Cassie’s Story: Cassie’s triplets were born at 26+2 via emergency c section due to baby A’s water breaking. Cora was 2.3 pounds, Cole was 2.1 pounds, and Carter was 2.2 pounds. They came home in birth order at 88, 103 and 120 days.Katie's Story: Katie’s triplets were born 31 weeks and 2 days Their length of stay was 53 days for Myer and Beck, and 54 days for Luca!For photos and more details from their journey: https://www.dearnicumama.com/blog/dearnicumamapodcastep15For resources for multiples: Triplet Recycling on FB: Good for finding all things kids Local Multiples FB groups and Mothers of Triplets In xxxx yearwww.instagram.com/theperfectmomTo get connected with DNM:Website: www.dearnicumama.comPrivate Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/286008085639339Instagram: www.instagram.com/dearnicumama/
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1 hr 3 min
January 09, 2020 EP 14 | Taylor
Full term NICU baby mamas, this episode is for you. Taylor's daughter Harper was born full term, but because she swallowed meconium she was rushed to the NICU. Taylor shares valuable insight into their 4-day NICU journey, and also how she navigated and took care of her mental health post-NICU and post-partum.After her personal NICU journey, she has had the opportunity to document and stand alongside some of her closest friends throughout their NICU journeys. Her passion for birth photography is inspiring! We are so excited to be sharing her episode with you all today, and we hope that any of you full term NICU baby mamas feel seen and heard.To follow and be connected with Taylor's Photography: http://www.taylorjanephoto.com/To get connected with DNM:Website: www.dearnicumama.comPrivate Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/286008085639339Instagram: www.instagram.com/dearnicumama/
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49 min
December 24, 2019 EP 13 | Mamas Call In: What are You Celebrating this Holiday Season?
HAPPY HOLIDAYS from us at Dear NICU Mama,! This week we are sharing another Mamas Call In episode with the question, "What are You celebrating this Holiday Season?" As any NICU mama knows, every milestone is worth celebrating - big or small! We hope you have a wonderful holiday season with loved ones, and that you feel immense amounts of peace and joy.Holiday Letter to Family: https://www.dearnicumama.com/blog/an-open-letter-to-our-families-this-holiday-seasonTo get connected with DNM:Website: www.dearnicumama.comPrivate Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/286008085639339Instagram: www.instagram.com/dearnicumama/
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14 min
December 12, 2019 EP 12 | Randi Kay
This week's episode is one you are going to want to save and listen to time and time again! We have the honor of sitting across from Randi Kay and chat all about self-care. However, this conversation about self-care goes much deeper than the bubble baths and face masks advertised to us on the media. Where in our bodies do we hold trauma? How do we blend both holistic and medicinal practices into our self-care routines?Taking time to care for yourself while either in the midst of trauma or processing through trauma can feel like an impossible task. But we hope that this conversation creates space to find the courage you need to care for that beautiful heart of yours. (And your #wisewomb. ;)) To get connected with Randi Kay:Website: http://www.naturallyrandikay.com/Seasonal Healing Course: http://www.naturallyrandikay.com/seasonalhealing?fbclid=IwAR1YzKTfGZzAmH2EN1wX9KnyBnSubj9E8i77hF9ocDBiih6ym0btxNGUHKcInstagram: www.instagram.com/naturallyrandikayPodcast: http://www.naturallyrandikay.com/podcastTo get connected with DNM:Website: www.dearnicumama.comPrivate Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/286008085639339Instagram: www.instagram.com/dearnicumama/
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41 min
November 27, 2019 EP 11 | Mamas Call In: What are You Grateful for?
HAPPY THANKSGIVING NICU MAMAS! For this week's episode we are switching it up a bit and sharing our first Mamas Call In episode! In the spirit of Thanksgiving and gratefulness, this week's question was, "What are you Grateful For?" We are so grateful to the mamas that called in and shared, and are so excited to be sharing this episode with you today.To get connected:Website: www.dearnicumama.comPrivate Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/286008085639339Instagram: www.instagram.com/dearnicumama/
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11 min
November 13, 2019 EP 10 | Heidi
We are celebrating and honoring a few different awarenesses for the month of November, one of them being Pulmonary Hypertension! On today’s episode we hear from Heidi as she shares about her daughter Emilee’s journey with PH. Emilee was born full term, 2 days late actually. She went into distress during labor and Heidi was rushed for an emergency c/s. Upon delivery Emilee passed her first apgar test, but then quickly went downhill and was then rushed to NICU. Her health continued to go downhill and she was eventually diagnosed with Pulmonary Hypertension (PH). They went home together at 1 1/2 months. When Emilee was 17 1/2 months she got pneumonia which landed her in the hospital, and this is when they found out her PH was there. She was then placed on oxygen as therapy for her lungs and started oral medicine.They try not to let PH stop us or her so they make sure to go to the lake, swim, zoo's, church, play dates, parks, school, and more! Emilee even wants to be a cardiologist to help other kids like her when she grows up :) We’re excited to be sharing their story with you today!For more info about PH: https://phassociation.org/To get connected:Website: www.dearnicumama.comPrivate Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/286008085639339Instagram: www.instagram.com/dearnicumama/
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45 min
November 05, 2019 EP 09 | Mandy
On this week’s podcast episode we have the honor of hearing the story of Mandy’s son Elliot’s NICU journey. Elliot was born at 26 weeks, weighed 1 pound 15 oz at birth, and had a NICU stay of 104 days. Mandy is a single mother, and with the support of her family and church community, she has a lot of wisdom to share about how important it is to ask for help.This episode is also unique because Mandy met Kendra, one of our core board members, while in the NICU! So we also have the chance to hear about how they met and how their friendship blossomed. To this day they are very close friends and continue to support and cheer each other on as they navigate life post NICU!To get connected:Website: www.dearnicumama.comPrivate Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/286008085639339Instagram: www.instagram.com/dearnicumama/
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1 hr 2 min

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The DNM Podcast is a weekly podcast hosted by NICU mamas and team members of Dear NICU Mama, Ashley + Aisha! By hosting interviews with trauma-informed medical and maternal mental health experts and…