Ep. 46: Monochorionic Twins & Navigating the Loss of a Twin in the NICU feat. Mollie

On this week's listener episode, Mollie joins us to share her birth trauma and NICU journey. Mollie is the mother to identical twin girls who shared one placenta. From the first appointment, Mollie was considered a high risk pregnancy with the expectation to have a cesarian section and prepared to have an early arrival. The twins had a discrepancy in their size in utero.At 25 weeks, the twins blood flow was significantly impacted from sharing one placenta. Mollie was admitted to labor and delivery, the babies were healthy but the blood flow was a continuing concern.At 26 weeks, Mollie's water broke and she was bleeding so she was rushed into an emergent c-section. Her daughters were born (Veronica) 1lb 7oz and (Athena) 2lbs 1oz and were rushed to the NICU. Mollie shares about her struggle to bonding after birth and navigating feelings of disconnection.Nearly two weeks after her daughters were born, their daughter Athena was in critical condition. Athena's body had started to shut down and there was nothing that could be done. The first time Mollie was able to hold Athena was in Athena's final moments. Mollie shares about what grieving a loss of a twin in the NICU is like while trying to balance taking care of the surviving twin still in the NICU.Veronica was in the NICU for 130 days and went home with many therapies and interventions still needed. You can find Mollie on instagram - @mollie.meandersIf you have a birth trauma story you would like to share with us, click this link and fill out the form!For more birth trauma content and a community full of love and support, head to my Instagram at @thebirthtrauma_mama.Learn more about the support and services I offer through The Birth Trauma Mama Therapy & Support Services.Disclaimer - The views and opinions expressed by guests on The Birth Trauma Mama Podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official stance, views, or positions of The Birth Trauma Mama Podcast. The content shared is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as professional or medical advice and/or endorsement.