Jessica Dashevsky | When the Provider Becomes the Patient: Perinatal Care from Both Perspectives

In this episode of the NICU Today Podcast, we are joined by Jessica Dashevsky, a mental health provider specializing in perinatal care, who brings a unique blend of professional expertise and personal resilience to her work. Jessica’s journey to motherhood includes profound challenges—five pregnancy losses, a complicated rainbow pregnancy, the trauma of NICU life, and navigating her own postpartum health struggles. Through these experiences, Jessica has dedicated herself to supporting families facing fertility challenges, pregnancy loss, and perinatal mood disorders.Jessica’s professional background includes overseeing the Maternity Care Coalition's Family Therapy program, as well as extensive training with Postpartum Society International and the American Society of Reproductive Medicine. Her story of hope and perseverance is both inspiring and educational.On today’s episode:Jessica shares her family’s journey to starting a family, including the emotional toll of pregnancy loss and fertility treatments.Her experience navigating a high-risk pregnancy and the birth of her NICU miracle, Vera.Coping with her own health challenges postpartum while balancing the needs of her older child during the NICU journey.How her expertise in perinatal mental health informed her perspective during these challenges.Vera’s progress today and how early intervention has played a role in her journey.Advice and insights for families facing similar struggles.Jessica’s story is a testament to the strength of families navigating complex medical journeys and the importance of mental health support in these moments. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking understanding, hope, and guidance in the face of fertility and NICU challenges.