In this brief interview, BWPC's Ta-She-Ra Manning (Program Coordinator & Doula Trainee) opens up about her journey through the NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) with her premature baby, Chanel. Discover valuable tips on bonding, handling challenges, breastfeeding, self-care, and more!
TIMESTAMPS:
00:07 - Tell us a little about baby Chanel
00:58 - Challenges in the NICU
01:11 - Tips for communicating with your care team
01:33 - Tips for getting time with your lactation specialist
02:08 - Breastfeeding challenges
02:46 - Tips for bonding with your baby in the NICU
04:46 - Tips to cope with fears and worries
07:07 - Tips for self-care
08:10 - Build your circle of support
08:37 - What do you wish you knew then that you know now?
10:02 - Tips for advocating for yourself and your baby
10:34 - Encouragement
11:07 - Find additional resources
Health briefs mentioned:
Learn more about premature birth here
Learn more about kangaroo care (skin-to-skin) here
Learn more about donated breastmilk here
Learn more about doulas here
Learn more about preeclampsia here
Learn more about gestational diabetes here
Learn more about anemia during pregnancy here