In this episode of Parenthood Unscripted, I sit down with Morgan Tota, speech-language pathologist, owner of Tota Communication Therapy LLC, mom of four, and founder of The Wait With You Foundation, for an honest conversation about high-risk pregnancy, maternal mental health, asking for help, and finding purpose through adversity.

Morgan shares the deeply personal story of her seven-week antepartum hospital stay during a high-risk pregnancy with her youngest son, Danny. She opens up about the emotional toll of living in the hospital, navigating motherhood from a hospital room, and the invisible mental health challenges that so many families experience during complicated pregnancies.

Out of that difficult season came The Wait With You Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting families facing high-risk pregnancies and extended hospital stays through comfort kits, community resources, and compassionate support.

Together, we also discuss the importance of asking for help, the power of community, and why meeting children and parents where they are can make all the difference.

Whether you've experienced a high-risk pregnancy, spent time in the NICU, are navigating a medical journey with your family, or simply need the reminder that you don't have to carry everything alone, this episode is filled with hope, honesty, and encouragement.

• Morgan's experience with a seven-week antepartum hospital stay during a high-risk pregnancy
• The emotional and mental health impact of prolonged hospitalization before birth
• The unique challenges families face during high-risk pregnancies and NICU journeys
• How The Wait With You Foundation was inspired by Morgan's personal experience
• Why asking for specific help allows others to better support you
• The importance of community during difficult seasons of parenthood
• Navigating guilt, self-blame, and uncertainty as a parent
• How healthcare providers can better support families through compassionate communication
• Why developmental expectations should be adjusted for premature infants
• Turning difficult experiences into meaningful change for other families

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If this episode encouraged you, we'd love for you to subscribe to Parenthood Unscripted, leave a rating or review, and share this episode with someone who may need the reminder that asking for help isn't a sign of weakness. It's often the first step toward healing.

And if you know someone navigating a high-risk pregnancy, prolonged hospital stay, or NICU journey, we hope you'll share Morgan's story with them. Sometimes simply knowing you're not alone can make all the difference. 🤍