Neonatal Mental Health Awareness Week
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The UK's first dedicated week to neonatal mental health,campaigning for change, sharing best practice & finding new ways to help.@leosneonatal
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âThe most amazing thing about the new me is who I am as a mum.â
The lovely Frankie shares some beautiful insight into her identity as a mum. She shares ways to support yourself while learning to love the new you.
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âIt took a long time for me to piece the new parts of me together.â
Frankie talks about her experience of changing after motherhood. We want anyone watching this video to know that change is completely normal, and if youâre struggling, please reach out for help. #NICUMHAW23
Clinical Psychologist, NICU mum and Co-Founder of @miraclemoon Dr Frankie Harrison is joining us this evening.
Here she shares how Miracle Moon was born, and the great work it does to support the neonatal community.
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When Tammy & James found themselves shielded in the COVID-19 Pandemic after a turbulent NICU stay with their son Harry, their world was turned upside down.
They found Harryâs utter love for the outdoors and music helped them heal after their time on NICU. #NICUMHAW23
Neonatal mum Katie bravely shares how the early arrival of her son, Oscar, changed who she was and the mother she thought she would be. But, it's that same love that, with the help of Oscar, is helping her heal.
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Today is the final day of this yearâs Neonatal Mental Health Awareness Week, and we want to say a huge thank you to everyone who has contributed!Our theme for today is âGetting To Know The New Youâ, & joining us is NICU Mum and Psychologist Frankie from Sam Thompson. #NICUMHAW23
âTake a moment and pause; donât rush. Thereâs this idea that we should be filling our time with going to groups and experiencing all these things, but the reality can be very different.â
Thank you so much to Lottie for sharing her experiences with us today. #NICUMHAW23
âYou could clearly see he was unwell, he had oxygen on. But people would often feel the need to ask what was wrong with him and the need to touch him. On reflection I know it was kindness but at the time it evoked feelings of anxiety and protection.â
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âInitially, taking Oska out for the first time was stressful because of the oxygen. I was worried about how long oxygen would last and what that would mean for Oska if we ran out.â #NICUMHAW23
This evening weâre sharing how Lottie from team @leosneonatal felt about going out for the first time after her son Oska was discharged. Lottieâs twin boys Leo and Oska were born prematurely back in 2015. #NICUMHAW23
A huge thank you to Sam @the_nicu_mummy for taking the time to share her journey and experiences. If youâd like to follow Sam and keep up to date with her content or read what sheâs already posted, head to her Instagram, which weâve tagged in our videos today. #NICUMHAW23
âMy mental health was running on fumes at the time, and I didnât give myself time to stop and think too much. I am glad I pushed through and went to the groups. Iâve made really good friends who Iâm still friends with now.â #NICUMHAW23
âWe were invited to a NICU group, which I decided to go to. I didnât really think that weâd be the only full term family there. It was one of the best things I ever did because I was reunited with a mum who was in NICU at the same time as us.â
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Meet Sam of The NICU Mummy. Samâs son was born full term at 39 weeks in 2017 and required neonatal care. They spent time between Samâs local hospital and Great Ormond Street, who operated on her son at just 3 weeks old. Here, she shares insight her story.
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On the agenda today for #NICUMHAW23 weâre sharing parent experiences when it comes to leaving the house and going out for the first time after discharge.Weâll be hearing from Sam over at The NICU Mummy & Lottie from the team at Leoâs on their experiences.
âItâs ok not to feel strong. Thereâs a lot of emphasis put on NICU parents being really strong. And that might be the case for some, but some people donât always feel that way.â
Amy shares her supportive and caring advice to neonatal families. Thank you so much Amy!
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âWhen we got to discharge, my mental health was at rock bottom, and my ability to cope with all the readmissions that we had when she eventually came home, all the extra appointments and care she needed, sent me over the edge. I was on the brink of a breakdown.â
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