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Dear NICU Mama

Dear NICU Mama
NICU
Mental Health
Motherhood
Dear NICU Mama
Community Support
Maternal Mental Health
Relationships
C-Section
Kerrie's NICU Journey
Trauma-Informed Care
Maternal Health
Father's Day
Transposition Of Great Arteries
Family Dynamics
NICU Experiences
Postpartum Recovery
Mental Health Support
Postpartum Depression
Valentine's Day
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The DNM Podcast is a weekly podcast hosted by NICU mamas and team members of Dear NICU Mama, Ashley + Aisha! By hosting interviews with trauma-informed medical and maternal mental health experts and sharing vulnerable interviews with NICU mamas around the world, our hope is that you feel like you’re sitting across the table from another NICU sister and feel seen and validated in your experience. N... more

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Latest Episodes

In this week’s episode, Ashley and Aisha are joined by Kristen, a NICU mom whose journey spans 11 months in the NICU, hospital transfers, heart surgery, and eventually a trach for her daughter, Amelia.

Kristen vulnerably shares about her water break... more

In this week’s episode, Ashley and Aisha are joined once again by their dear friend Carrie for the long-awaited part two of her family’s story. 

In part one, Carrie shared about her daughter Hattie’s unexpected NICU stay after being born full term. ... more

In this week’s episode, Ashley and Aisha are joined by their dear friend and DNM team member, Kamille, for a heartfelt conversation about kindergarten milestones and what it means to parent COVID NICU babies now entering school.

Kamille and Aisha vu... more

WE'RE BACK! In this week’s episode, Ashley and Aisha return after a summer break to reflect on Walking Letter of Hope Day, share big back-to-school milestones, and give exciting Dear NICU Mama updates.

They also announce the release of Right On Time... more

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Recent Guests

Rachell Dumas
Founder of A Light After Nine, sharing her journey through pregnancy loss and NICU experience
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Episode: Navigating Loss, Bonding, and Advocacy with Rachell Dumas of Light After Nine
Serenity Abdelkarim
NICU mama and social work student
Episode: Serenity | Amirah's NICU Journey
Natalie Reiter
Counseling expert specializing in maternal mental health
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Episode: Let's Talk About Healthy Boundaries with Natalie Reiter REPLAY
Chrissy Salley
Director of clinician engagement and outreach at Courageous Parent Network, pediatric psychologist
Courageous Parent Network
Episode: What is Palliative Care with Courageous Parents Network
Naomi Williams
Life doula and grief coach; proud mom of Noah, who was born prematurely and has complex medical needs.
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Episode: What is Palliative Care with Courageous Parents Network
Mary Farrelly
NICU nurse, doula, nurse educator and creator of The NICU Translator
The NICU Translator
Episode: Life After NICU With The NICU Translator
Ashley O'Neill
Mother of Kolin and Vinson, Advocate for NICU families
Episode: Ashley | Kolin's NICU Journey
Parijat Deshpande
Founder of Ruvelle and expert in trauma-informed wellness for NICU mothers and families
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Episode: Overcoming Indecision with Parijat Deshpande of Ruvelle
Kayleigh Summers
Licensed clinical social worker specializing in perinatal trauma
Birth Trauma Mama
Episode: Healing After Birth Trauma with The Birth Trauma Mama

Hosts

Ashley
Co-host and co-founder of the community; shares her NICU experiences and advocates for NICU families through storytelling and discussions surrounding maternal mental health.
Aisha
Co-host and co-founder of the community; provides insights based on her NICU journey and participates actively in discussions on emotional well-being and maternal health.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 125 ratings
  • Gratitude

    I’m on day 116 of our NICU journey and potentially looking to be discharged within the week. I’m bracing myself for another ride on the emotional rollercoaster as we approach this next major milestone. It will be joyful and saddening at the same time as we will be bringing our baby girl home without her twin brother who passed a week into our stay. I found this podcast shortly afterwards and it has truly been a lifeline for me as I navigated our loss, our baby still in the NICU, and a toddler at... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Maddie Pojar
    United States5 months ago
  • Informative and therapeutic

    I consider this podcast my weekly therapy. Every week I’m blown away by those who share their wisdom. If you are a NICU moms, this podcast will give you a space to feel seen and heard. If you are a family member of a NICU mom, this podcast will give you so much insight into the NICU world.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Daniela Beg
    United States10 months ago
  • Love love love

    Incredible podcast ladies!! 🩷

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pamela729
    United Statesa year ago
  • A cozy cup of coffee with love and laughter

    These beautiful women discuss some incredibly difficult topics and help the not so small exclusive group of NICU moms feel less alone AND help voice our experience that maybe others who haven’t experienced the NICU might understand just a piece of our experience. 5 years outside of our NICU experience listening to this podcast even now is incredible. I feel seen, heard, and like I’ve been enveloped in a giant hug. The NICU can be an incredibly isolating experience and these women are in your cor... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    day-swimmer
    United States2 years ago
  • Thank you!

    I found your Instagram then found your podcast. I am so thankful to know nicu mamas aren’t alone in this journey and we are validated in our feelings. Thank you for creating this sisterhood, it has become a part of my healing.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Another single Gal in L.A.
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners feel a strong sense of community and support through the shared experiences discussed in the podcast.
Listeners express gratitude for the community, often feeling that this podcast is a lifeline during their NICU journeys.
Many appreciate the authenticity and vulnerability of the hosts and guests, as it makes them feel seen and understood.
The content is often described as therapeutic, offering validation for NICU mothers' emotions.
Numerous reviews highlight the valuable resources and insights provided by the guests, particularly in relation to maternal mental health and NICU challenges.

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Sam | Navigating the NICU and Medical Motherhood - Part 2
Q: What words of hope would you offer another NICU Mama listening today?
You are not alone, you are braver than you feel, and give yourself permission to advocate.
Sam | Navigating the NICU and Medical Motherhood - Part 2
Q: Did you feel like people in your life understood and supported you?
It depends on your job, but I had an incredible boss who was very understanding.
Replay Roundtable: Building Bonds & Honoring NICU Moms This Mother’s Day
Q: What did you do that helped you continue to foster that bond with your babies when you came home?
Lindsay held her baby for almost every nap to facilitate bonding, immersing herself in affection and nurturing during those moments.
Replay Roundtable: Building Bonds & Honoring NICU Moms This Mother’s Day
Q: What did you anticipate bonding with Sloan would look like?
Lindsay envisioned a storybook experience with immediate bonding at birth, which was disrupted by early complications.
Rebekah | Elias' NICU Journey Part 2
Q: What words of hope would you offer another NICU mom?
Just lean into knowing that our lives may not look like typical lives, but embrace the beauty of who your child is.

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What is Dear NICU Mama about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This podcast creates a heartfelt community for individuals navigating the NICU journey. It features candid conversations among NICU mothers and experts in maternal mental health, discussing the myriad emotional challenges faced during and after a NICU stay. The discussions often cover themes of resilience, support systems, and personal stories of both struggle and triumph, emphasizing the importance of connection, understanding, and validation in a challenging time. Listeners can expect to find relatable narratives from various mothers who share their experiences, transforming feelings of isolation into a shared sisterhood of support. A unique aspect of this content is the focus on maternal mental health, enhancing awareness and understandi... more

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1. Rachell Dumas
2. Serenity Abdelkarim
3. Natalie Reiter
4. Chrissy Salley
5. Naomi Williams
6. Mary Farrelly
7. Ashley O'Neill
8. Parijat Deshpande

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