In this special episode, we’re holding space for the complicated emotions that can come with Mother’s Day after a NICU experience.

This conversation is close to our hearts—it’s a live recording from our recent Dear NICU Mama Virtual Live Podcast Event, where we gathered with NICU moms from across the country to connect, reflect, and honor the duality of this season!

In this roundtable discussion, hosts Ashley and Martha sit down with members of the Dear NICU Mama team to talk about what it means to celebrate Mother’s Day after the NICU—where joy and grief often coexist.

Together, they chat about:

• The bittersweet emotions Mother’s Day can bring for NICU moms
• Navigating celebration while honoring loss, trauma, and unmet expectations
• How healing, time, and support can soften the holiday experience
• The power of being seen, validated, and supported by community

Whether this is your first Mother’s Day or your fifth, whether you're in the NICU or years into life at home—this conversation is for you. However this season feels, you are never, ever alone.

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