09 | The Motherwhelm with Danielle | NICU, 24-Week Baby & PPROM

In this episode of The Motherwhelm, I sit down with Danielle, a first-time mum from Canada, to talk about PPROM, giving birth at 24 weeks, life in the NICU, and raising an extremely premature baby.Danielle shares the extraordinary story of her son, Jack, who was born at just 24 weeks' gestation following Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes (PPROM). She reflects on the fear and uncertainty of an extremely premature birth, the emotional highs and lows of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), and the resilience it takes to navigate one of the most challenging journeys a parent can face.Together, we explore what Danielle describes as co-parenting with the medical team—learning to advocate for her baby while trusting the expertise of the doctors and nurses caring for him. We also talk about the importance of listening to your intuition as a parent, finding confidence in your voice, and the comfort of connecting with other NICU mums who truly understand the experience.If you've experienced PPROM, premature birth, life in the NICU, or you're parenting a 24-week baby or micropreemie, I hope Danielle's story reminds you that you're not alone.Instagram accounts mentioned in this episode@nicu_experience@miraclemoonuk@preemiehoodTopics discussed: NICU, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, PPROM, preterm premature rupture of membranes, premature birth, extreme prematurity, 24-week baby, micropreemie, neonatal care, NICU journey, parental advocacy, maternal intuition, NICU community, motherhood.