Ep.4 Heather's NICU Experience & Expert Advice from NEOwell NICU Nurses

Was I wrong to want a home birth? Mamistad Mom Heather answers this question w/incredible honesty & wisdom after a difficult stay in the NICU. Her introspection will inspire you. NEOwell’s expertise will empower you. Denver Mama Heather shares the story of her baby girl, Jocelyn's birth and their time in the NICU as a result of little Jocelyn's complex medical needs and we hear from the two incredible NICU nurses (and NICU graduates themselves) from NEOwell: Melissa Braun, MSN, CRNP, CBC and Margie Kuczkowski,  MSN, CRNP, CBC.  We also discuss:  - the importance of DOULAS- the effects of trauma in childbirth (not just those that are NICU related) - the need to be like water during labor and delivery, while feeling confident in advocating for yourself and your baby! - the power of knowledge that NEOwell brings to parents who will have NICU stays AND also to those who won't - the beauty of having your MOM TRIBE when you have a baby with complex medical needs Learn more about NEOwell here: https://www.neowellpartners.com/ See the Children hospital Colorado social media feature on our sweet little Jocelyn and see some adorable pictures of her here:https://www.instagram.com/p/C21G2byuaZm/?igsh=MWhxdjU3aWNhajl0aA==Heart Day Toy Drive for Children's Hospital:Heart Day Toy Drive for Children's Hospital Colorado | Amazon Gift ListHeart Day Toy Drive for Children's Hospital Colorado | Amazon Gift List Visit us at Mamistad.com for more info about Mamistad and to learn more about Mamistad groups! As always, if you're a new mom, even if its not with Mamistad, please find your MAMA TRIBE. If you're a Mamistad Mom and want to be a guest, you know were to find me! Not in Mamistad but have an idea? ~Women are incredible, Moms are limitless, and a Sisterhood of Moms is a force of nature.  Mamistad, Cynthia PS - Please don't forget to rate the Mom Chat Podcast on the app so we can be seen by more mamas! Thank you - YOU are appreciated!