Dear NICU Mama

Dear NICU Mama
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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. No matter where you are on your healing journey, this podcast is here to remind you that you are not alone. Welcome to the sisterhood! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 1D AGO

    Mother's Day Mama's Call In

    It’s time for another Mamas Call In episode! Our call-in episodes are some of our favorites because they give us the chance to hear directly from YOU. This month’s prompt was: “What words of hope would you offer to another NICU mama this Mother’s Day?” From reminders that your feelings are valid, to encouragement that you are already an incredible mother right now, this episode is filled with the words so many of us NICU mamas need to hear heading into such a tender holiday. We also hold space for the complicated emotions that can come with Mother’s Day. The grief, the joy, the healing, the longing, the celebration—all of it belongs here. Thank you to each of you who submitted reflections and voice memos for this episode. It is such a gift to hear your hearts and to remind one another that no NICU mama walks this journey alone! Our next prompt is: “Tell us about a moment when you felt unexpected courage." To call in and share your heart, head to our form here. We’d love to hear from you! To get connected with DNM: Website | Private Facebook Group | Instagram This week’s episode is sponsored by Sanford Health! Through their focus on providing world-class care, Sanford is helping ensure that even the smallest and most medically fragile babies receive the care they need, while also supporting the families beside them. Thank you, Sanford Health, for helping ensure that no NICU family walks this journey alone. We are grateful for your partnership! To get connected with Sanford Health: Website | Facebook | Instagram Support the show

    18 min

  2. APR 29

    Latoya’s Story: A NICU Journey, Loss, and Honoring Skylar

    In this week’s episode, Latoya shares her motherhood story of welcoming her daughter Skylar at 28 weeks and navigating a long and complex NICU journey. She opens up about the challenges they faced during Skylar’s 10-month NICU stay, the joy of bringing her home, and the deep love that defined their time together. Latoya vulnerably shares about the devastating loss of Skylar at 18 months old following a medical complication, and what it has looked like to navigate grief, trauma, and healing in the years since. She reflects on the ways she continues to feel connected to Skylar, the tools that have supported her healing journey, and how she has learned to carry both grief and love side by side. Latoya also shares about founding The Skylar Project, an organization created in honor of Skylar’s life that now supports NICU families with resources, care, and community. As you listen to Latoya’s story, we hope that any bereaved NICU mama feels seen, supported, and reminded that your baby’s life matters deeply. We honor you and your babies this Bereaved Mother’s Day. To get connected with The Skylar Project: Website | Facebook | Instagram To get connected with DNM: Website | Private Facebook Group | Instagram Support the show

    43 min

  3. APR 22

    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 | Private Facebook Group | Instagram Support the show

    34 min

  4. APR 15

    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 | Private Facebook Group | Instagram Support the show

    44 min

  5. APR 8

    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 | Private Facebook Group | Instagram To join us for Celebrate Courage 2026, head here! Grab your copy of "Right On Time" here! Support the show

    57 min

  6. APR 1

    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 | Instagram | Facebook 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 | Private Facebook Group | Instagram Support the show

    1h 8m

  7. MAR 25

    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! To get connected with DNM: Website | Private Facebook Group | Instagram Support the show

    10 min

  8. MAR 18

    Cerebral Palsy Is a Spectrum: A NICU Mom Roundtable

    In this week’s episode, in honor of Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month, we’re hosting a powerful roundtable conversation sharing real, honest stories from NICU moms navigating this diagnosis with their NICU miracles. Melissa, Vilma, Andrea, and Aisha together share about what it’s like to hear the words Cerebral Palsy for the first time, why it can feel so heavy, and how that understanding shifts over time. We unpack the reality that CP is a spectrum and that no two children and no two journeys look the same. In this episode, you’ll hear: How each of them processed the diagnosis and learned to hold both grief and joy at the same timeThe importance of early intervention, advocacy, and letting your child lead the wayWhat it looks like to navigate therapies, school systems, and support servicesThe emotional realities of motherhood, relationships, and life after the NICUMore than anything, this conversation highlights the power of community and how reaching out, finding support, and walking alongside other moms can be essential on our healing journeys. As we recognize Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month, we hope this episode brings greater understanding, compassion, and hope. Your child’s unique story is still unfolding, and you are not alone! To get connected with DNM: Website | Private Facebook Group | Instagram This podcast episode is not an attempt to practice medicine or provide medical advice. All information, content, and material on this website is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice, diagnosis or treatment. To get connected with NICU Alumni: Website Support the show

    55 min
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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. No matter where you are on your healing journey, this podcast is here to remind you that you are not alone. Welcome to the sisterhood! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Dear NICU Mama
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    203
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Dear NICU Mama
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