How many of you would have loved an extra pair of hands (and an extra brain!) while your baby was in NICU? Someone to help finish your nursery, research baby gear and help you get organized before baby came home? I’m raising my hand for sure! Katie Hesser, a certified baby planner and baby gear expert, launched Baby Steps Maternity…
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Heidi Montgomery was one of the first moms to share her Preemie Mom Story on the blog. Her daughter, Elsie, was born at 26 weeks and spent 10 weeks in NICU. This week, her healthy, happy, bubbly miracle turned five years old. Heidi shared this beautiful reflection of how far they’ve come and yet the story of Elsie’s early beginnings…
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I’ve enjoyed listening to The Middle of Everything podcast since it kicked off in April. So it was an absolute pleasure and honor to sit down with hosts Sarah and Claire about being a preemie mom and how it’s more common than people might think. One in 10 babies are born premature, which means chances are high at some point you’ll…
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Preemie Mom Camp readers were all about tips lists in June! From preemie clothes, sleep and pumping tips–check out what other preemie moms were reading and catch up on any you missed. 1) SAFE AND ADORABLE NICU-FRIENDLY PREEMIE CLOTHES After holding and feeding them, dressing your preemie is one of the most comforting things you can do. Which is probably…
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Noelle Martin is a dietitian and mom of three boys who makes delicious, wholesome treats on her blog Meals for Me and My Minis and on Instagram at @motherhoodandmeals. She’s also a preemie mom and knows what it’s like to strive to eat healthfully while making frequent trips to the NICU. Because Noelle inspires moms to make the healthiest choices possible with…
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