What happens when motherhood asks you to hold unimaginable loss and incredible hope at the same time?

In this episode of the Ask a NICU Mama Podcast, host AshleyO’Neil is joined by Natalie Estelle, a mother whose journey through motherhood has been anything but ordinary.

In just two years, Natalie gave birth to three children. Herfirst was stillborn. Her second was a micropreemie, born weighing less than two pounds and spending time in the NICU. And her third was born full-term.

Three babies. Three very different journeys. A story filledwith grief, hope, resilience, and strength.

Natalie shares openly about navigating loss and the NICU,finding her way through the complexities of motherhood, and the moments that ultimately shaped her desire to lead, guide, advocate for, and support other NICU families.

Natalie’s story is a beautiful reminder that even afterunimaginable loss, hope can still find its way in. You don’t want to miss this conversation.

Interested in connecting with Natalie?

Website: www.mrsnatalieestelle.com

Instagram: nicumomselfcareco

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It’s a NICU World is a community dedicated to supportingfamilies navigating life in and beyond the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. From journals and advocacy to the Ask a NICU Mama Podcast, we’re here to bring real stories, hard truths, and hope to every NICU and medical family.

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In this episode of the Ask a NICU Mama Podcast, host Ashley O’Neil is joined by Bittany Bowman, who shares the emotional and often overwhelming experience of navigating the NICU with a baby who was born full-term, reminding us that the NICU journey doesn’t always look the way we expect. From pregnancy, IVF, and genetic testing to Ethan’s unexpected medical challenges and eventual diagnosis with the rare genetic disorder ZFX, Brittany takes us through the highs, lows, questions, and uncertainties that shaped her journey.

We talk about what it means to advocate for your child when you don’t have all the answers, learning to trust your instincts, communicating with medical providers, and finding the strength to keep going when the path ahead feels uncertain. You do not want to miss this episode!

Interested in connecting with Brittney?

Instagram: _britttlee93

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Website: NICU to Home Conference byBridging the Birthing Gap™

Instagram: momandme_md

The Ask a NICU Mama Podcast is brought to you by It’s a NICU World!

🌍 About It’s a NICU World

It’s a NICU World is a community dedicated to supporting families navigating life in and beyond the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. From journals and advocacy to the Ask a NICU Mama Podcast, we’re here to bring real stories, hard truths, and hope to every NICU and medical family.

📘 Learn more: ⁠www.itsanicuworld.com⁠

📸Follow us on Instagram: ⁠@itsanicuworld⁠and @askanicumamapodcast2024

Check out our books: It’s a NICU World& It’s a NICU World: Your Guide During your Babies NICU Stay

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📣 Support the Show:

• Share this episode with another NICU parent or healthcare provider
• Follow the show on Instagram: ⁠@askanicumamapodcast2024⁠
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In this episode of the Ask a NICU Mama Podcast, host AshleyO’Neil is joined by Allison Moise, who shares her deeply personal journey through her son’s birth, his diagnosis of hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), and the unexpected path that led her to become a passionate advocate for HIE families.

She opens up about navigating the NICU, how she copes withhaving to make complex medical decisions and facing the emotional and psychological challenges that can come with having a medically fragile child. Allison also highlights the importance of finding community, connecting withother families who truly understand and discovering hope even in the most difficult seasons.

Through her advocacy and awareness efforts, Allison ishelping amplify the voices of HIE families and improve support for parents navigating neonatal care. You do not want to miss this episode!

Interested in connecting with Allison?

Instagram: amoise1219

Interested in learning more about Hope for HIE?

Website: Hope for HIE - Hypoxic IschemicEncephalopathy

Instagram: hopeforhie

The Ask a NICU Mama Podcast is brought to you by It’s aNICU World!

🌍 About It’s a NICU World

It’s a NICU World is a community dedicated tosupporting families navigating life in and beyond the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. From journals and advocacy to the Ask a NICU Mama Podcast, we’re here to bring real stories, hard truths, and hope to every NICU and medical family.

📘 Learn more: ⁠www.itsanicuworld.com⁠

📸Follow us on Instagram: ⁠@itsanicuworld⁠and @askanicumamapodcast2024

Check out our books: It’s a NICU World& It’s a NICU World: Your Guide During your Babies NICU Stay

🎙️Listen to more episodes: On your favorite podcast platform

• 📣 Support the Show: Share this episode with another NICU parent orhealthcare provider
• Follow the show on Instagram: ⁠@askanicumamapodcast2024⁠
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