How can we support parents of preemie babies better? How can these parents find psychological support when they need it most? 

A complication-free, full-term pregnancy is something every mother dreams of. When things go wrong and the baby is premature, all these unexpected changes can be overwhelming.

We’re here to help in this episode of ‘The Health Wrap’ brought to you by Mediclinic Baby. Clinical psychologist, Chrismari Herholdt, joins us to share expert tips and advice for expectant parents, new parents of preemie babies, and the friends and family that surround them. Make sure to subscribe to this podcast so you don’t miss any of our baby-related episodes. 

Some golden nuggets:

[00:04:50] What parents of preemie babies can expect emotionally after birth.

[00:08:03] Tips for parents processing their preemie baby experience.

[00:09:15] Mums of preemie babies and post-natal depression.

[00:12:52] Advice for preemie parents needing to reach out for help. 

[00:14:56] Non-medicinal support structures for mothers of preemie babies.

[00:18:13] The emotional strain fathers or preemie babies experience.

[00:21:22] The pros and cons of social media for preemie parents.

[00:25:38] How to contact a psychologist as preemie parents.

[00:26:55] How pregnant mums can be prepared for their delivery and the unexpected. 

[00:29:37] How pregnant mums can take care of themselves to lower their risk of depression.

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Links you should know about: 

Post partum care: https://www.postpartumcare.co.za/ 

Chrismari Herholdt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrismari-herholdt-04a60a22/overlay/about-this-profile/ 

Women offering mothers birth support: https://www.wombs.org.za/

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