Dear NICU Mama

C-Section Roundtable Part 2 | A Replay Episode

In this week’s episode, we’re continuing part 2 of our C-section roundtable with Ashley, Aisha, and two incredible NICU mamas from our community, Lindsay and Kristen. If you haven’t listened to Part 1 yet, we encourage you to start there because today we’re picking up right where we left off! In this part of the conversation, we move into what happens after delivery. We talk about recovery, the unexpected moments, and the emotional layers that can follow a C-section. From navigating healing while your baby is in the NICU, to the complicated relationship many of us have with our scars, this conversation gently holds space for all of it. As you listen, we hope you continue to feel seen, held, and encouraged in your own c-section and birth journey. You are worthy of care, support, and the time it takes to heal. You are never alone! To get connected with DNM: Website [http://www.dearnicumama.com/] | Private Facebook Group [http://ww.facebook.com/groups/286008085639339] | Instagram [http://www.instagram.com/dearnicumama/] Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/dearnicumama]

C-Section Roundtable Part 1 | A Replay Episode

In this week’s podcast episode, we are sharing a replay episode from a c-section roundtable with Ashley, Aisha, and two incredible NICU mamas from our community, Lindsay and Kristen! In this honest and gentle conversation, we share about the moments leading up to our C-sections, whether they were unexpected, emergent, or part of a high-risk journey, and what it felt like to walk through a birth experience that maybe didn’t look the way we had hoped or planned. We talk about the loss of control, the decisions made in an instant, the things we remember (and the things we don’t), and the layers of healing that come after. We also hold space for the grief that can exist alongside deep love—and begin to gently reframe what it means to give birth through a C-section. If you’ve ever struggled with your birth story, felt disconnected from your delivery, or wrestled with accepting your scar, this episode is for you. As you listen, we hope you feel seen, held, and reminded that your story matters here. You are seen and loved!  To get connected with DNM: Website [http://www.dearnicumama.com/] | Private Facebook Group [http://ww.facebook.com/groups/286008085639339] | Instagram [http://www.instagram.com/dearnicumama/] Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/dearnicumama]

Sharon’s Story: A Twin NICU Journey at 30 Weeks

In this week’s podcast episode, we share the story of Sharon and her journey of becoming a NICU mom to her twin daughters after a high-risk pregnancy. After learning she was expecting twins, Sharon’s pregnancy quickly shifted as one of her daughters experienced growth restriction, leading to frequent monitoring, weeks in the hospital, and ultimately delivering her girls at 30 weeks via C-section. Sharon shares vulnerably about meeting her daughters in the NICU for the first time, navigating two different NICU journeys, and what it looked like to care for her babies while also loving her two children at home. She also reflects on the ways her faith and community carried her through and what life looks like for their family today on the other side of the NICU. Sharon’s story is one of surrender, resilience, and the power of community. As you listen, we hope you feel encouraged to take this journey one day at a time. You are not alone, NICU mama! To get connected with DNM: Website [http://www.dearnicumama.com/] | Private Facebook Group [http://ww.facebook.com/groups/286008085639339] | Instagram [http://www.instagram.com/dearnicumama/] To join us for Celebrate Courage 2026, head here [https://www.dearnicumama.com/celebrate-courage]! Grab your copy of "Right On Time" here [https://www.dearnicumama.com/right-on-time-book]! Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/dearnicumama]

Brent & Suzette: Holding Grief and Joy in Medical Parenthood

In this week’s episode, we sit down with Brent and Suzette to share the story of their daughter Chloe and her journey with a rare mitochondrial disorder. What began as a typical pregnancy quickly shifted into a complex medical journey marked by uncertainty, advocacy, and deep resilience. Brent and Suzette vulnerably reflect on receiving Chloe’s diagnosis of Leigh Syndrome, navigating hospitalizations and developmental changes, and learning how to care for and advocate for their daughter while holding both grief and joy at the same time. Now 17 years into their journey, they offer powerful wisdom on partnership, perseverance, and choosing hope in the face of the unknown. You’ll also hear how Chloe’s life and children like her, continue to inspire a greater mission through Morgan’s–creating inclusive spaces where individuals of all abilities are seen, valued, and celebrated. As you listen, we hope you feel seen, supported, and reminded that even in the hardest moments, you are not alone! The Mission of Morgan’s: To improve the quality of life for individuals of all ages and all abilities through initiatives that produce fully-inclusive, Ultra-Accessible™ experiences. To get connected with Morgan’s: Website [https://www.morgans.org] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/MorgansInclusion] | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/MorgansInclusion] About Brent: Brent is the Chief Executive Officer of Morgan’s, a family of ultra-accessible, fully inclusive spaces designed with individuals with disabilities in mind and built for everyone to enjoy. With over 30 years of executive leadership experience across education, healthcare, research, and social services, Brent brings both strategic vision and heart to his work. Under his leadership, Morgan’s has grown to include a theme park, sports complex, camp, multi-assistance center, and inclusion institute, impacting communities on a local, national, and global level. To get connected with DNM: Website [https://www.dearnicumama.com] | Private Facebook Group [https://www.facebook.com/groups/286008085639339/] | Instagram [http://www.instagram.com/dearnicumama/] Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/dearnicumama]

March Mama's Call In

It’s time for another Mamas Call In episode! Our call-in episodes are some of our favorites because it gives us the chance to hear from this remarkable sisterhood. This month’s prompt was: “What would you tell a NICU mama who just received a new diagnosis for her baby or NICU grad? What is something you would want her to know?”  From reminders that you are not alone, to giving yourself grace in the unknown, to taking things one heartbeat at a time, this episode is filled with the words so many of us NICU mamas need in the tender seasons of NICU parenthood. Thank you to each of you who submitted voice memos and reflections! Our next month’s prompt is, “What words of hope would you offer another NICU mama this Mother’s Day?” To call in and share your heart, head to our form here [https://form.jotform.com/dearnicumama/mamas-call-in]! To get connected with DNM: Website [http://www.dearnicumama.com/] | Private Facebook Group [http://ww.facebook.com/groups/286008085639339] | Instagram [http://www.instagram.com/dearnicumama/] Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/dearnicumama]