Preemie Moms Share the Emotional Journey of the NICU

Описание: Spilling the Tea is an educational series for new preemie moms and dads brought to you by TEACUP Preemie Program®. These brief but in-depth videos will explore aspects of prematurity including emotional and mental effects, the NICU environment, breastfeeding & pumping, reclaiming attachment & bonding, and others. Preemie parents share their experiences through intimate video journals, and experts in infant development and prematurity offer guidance and information.

In this first episode of Spilling the Tea, two preemie moms share their emotional and unpredictable journeys through the NICU with their premature babies. TEACUP Preemie Program® offers helpful tips for coping with and surviving the emotional journey of the NICU.
00:00 Meet Lakeisha & Nicholle
00:37 Factors that Impact Emotional Experience
01:42 Postpartum Depression and mental effects
02:37 Nicholle sets the record straight about rollercoasters & journeys
03:05 Tips for the NICU: Feel your feelings
03:32 Visit your baby
04:01 Learn from the nurses and doctors
04:19 Self-care
04:58 Connecting with other preemie parents
05:18 Contact TEACUP Preemie Program®
05:31 Where are they now?
06:24 Acknowledgements & end credits
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