Tag: NICU experience
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Why I Found Myself Fabricating My Breastfeeding Experience
Get Pregnant Fast As a first-time mother, I was well aware that breastfeeding could be a challenge, but I clung to the hope that it would be a magical bonding experience. After my first child, Max, was born prematurely and spent weeks in the NICU, I felt a sense of loss over not being able…
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What Not to Say to Moms of Preemies
Get Pregnant Fast Having a baby prematurely is a challenging experience, and unwelcome comments from friends or strangers can add to that stress. Moms who have been through it share the most hurtful things they’ve encountered. Comments About Appearances One mom recalled a friend describing her baby as looking “not even human.” Ouch! Another shared…