#318 - 🌍 Navigating the NICU: A Mother's Journey (ft. Tasmin Bota)

In this episode, Tasmin Bota shares her  journey as a mother of a premature baby and the founder of Preemie Connect. Tasmin shares about her traumatic birth experience, the challenges faced in the NICU, and the lack of emotional support for parents of premature infants. Tasmin also highlights the motivation behind creating Preemie Connect as a way to fill the gap in support and resources for families dealing with prematurity. The conversation also touches on the current initiatives of Preemie Connect and the ongoing fight for better emotional care in neonatal units. The discussion also highlights the importance of community support, the impact of language used by healthcare providers, and the systemic issues that affect preemie care in South Africa. Tasmin also outlines her vision for the future of Preemie Connect and the necessary policy changes to improve outcomes for preemie families.

Link to episode on youtube: https://youtu.be/aFE9vF4NbVo

Resources mentioned in episode: https://preemieconnect.my.canva.site/

Contact:   

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Preemie Connect TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@preemieconnect

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