1 Std. 31 Min.

Miscarriage, Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome, NICU, Infant Heart Surgery - Dr. Diana Morelen's Story Here and Now Motherhood

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Dr. Diana Morelen is a clinical psychologist and professor at ETSU. She researches maternal and infant mental health - so you can imagine the surprise that came with her own mental health struggles as she became a mother. Diana had a miscarriage and even shares her journal entry about that day with us on this episode. 

Diana later became pregnant with twins and gave birth at 31 weeks due to twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome. The twins stayed in the NICU for a time, and one of the babies needed heart surgery. Diana shares about her strong community and how she actually felt elevated once she became a mother. She shares, "We're not meant to do it alone."


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Dr. Diana Morelen is a clinical psychologist and professor at ETSU. She researches maternal and infant mental health - so you can imagine the surprise that came with her own mental health struggles as she became a mother. Diana had a miscarriage and even shares her journal entry about that day with us on this episode. 

Diana later became pregnant with twins and gave birth at 31 weeks due to twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome. The twins stayed in the NICU for a time, and one of the babies needed heart surgery. Diana shares about her strong community and how she actually felt elevated once she became a mother. She shares, "We're not meant to do it alone."


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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hereandnowmotherhood/support

1 Std. 31 Min.