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What It’s Like to Give Birth to Quadruplets + the First Weeks in the NICU

What It’s Like to Give Birth to Quadruplets + the First Weeks in the NICU

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Sam Smith returns to Sense by Meg Faure to share the next chapter of her extraordinary journey: the birth of her four babies at just over 31 weeks and their first four weeks in the NICU.Sam shares the emotional reality of her delivery, from her waters breaking in the middle of the night to a C-section involving a team of more than 20 medical professionals, followed by the weeks in the neonatal ICU.Joining Meg and Sam is Professor Welma Lubbe, a neonatal nursing expert and Parent Sense advisor, who explains how prem babies experience the world through their senses, the importance of skin-to-skin contact and how parents can support their babies as they develop.IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARNWhat happened when Sam’s waters unexpectedly broke at just over 31 weeks pregnantWhat a planned C-section for premature quads looks likeWhat to expect when their babies are admitted to the neonatal ICUWhy the period between birth and being able to hold your baby can be so emotionally difficultHow skin-to-skin contact supports bonding, breastfeeding and regulationWhat premature babies need from their sensory environmentWhy light, sound, touch, smell and temperature matter so much for prem babiesHow parents can recognise signs that their baby is becoming overwhelmedHow smell can be used to create familiarity and comfort in the NICUHow breastfeeding and expressing can work when babies are too premature to feed fully at the breastWhat parents can do to prepare prem babies for the transition from tube feeding to breast or bottle feedingWhat factors doctors consider before a premature baby is ready to go homeWhy parents' confidence and readiness are also important parts of the transition homeCHAPTERS00:00 Welcome back, Sam01:04 Meet Professor Welma Lubbe03:43 The night Sam’s waters broke05:08 Arriving at hospital and preparing for delivery07:30 The quads arrive at just over 31 weeks08:33 Inside the operating theatre: a team of more than 2013:33 The first days in the NICU15:30 The emotional experience of not being able to hold your babies18:22 Skin-to-skin, cuddles and the first breastfeeding attempts21:55 Sam’s breastfeeding and expressing journey26:18 Understanding the sensory world of premature babies27:58 Using smell to comfort and prepare babies for feeding28:28 Touch, sucking and creating a womb-like environment30:22 Learning to read your premature baby’s signals31:46 When illness enters the NICU journey35:29 The incredible NICU team behind premature babies39:01 What premature babies need before leaving hospitalABOUT THE GUESTSam SmithSam is a Cape Town-based mum mom of five including her quadruplets. She previously joined Sense by Meg to share her pregnancy journey.Follow Sam Smith on Instagram | ⁠@samsmithofcapetown⁠Professor Welma LubbeProf Welma is a professor of nursing at the North-West University and a specialist voice in the field of neonates and premature babies. She is also an advisor to the Parent Sense app in the neonatal and premature-baby space.Follow Prof Welma on LinkedIn ABOUT THE SENSE BY MEG PODCASTSense by Meg is the parenting podcast from occupational therapist, parenting expert and Parent Sense founder Meg Faure.With more than 20 years of experience in occupational therapy and a special focus on infant regulation, sensory processing, attachment and early relationships, Meg brings together leading experts, researchers and parents to explore the science behind raising happy, healthy and resilient children.The podcast is part of Parent Sense, a science-backed parenting solution designed to help parents understand their children and feel more confident in their parenting journey.Parent Sense App: Your all-in-one baby care app for routines, nutrition and expert advice. Download the Parent Sense app⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use code SENSE50 for 50% off.FOLLOW USMeg Faure⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Parent Sense⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠
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