Preemie Twins and Learning to Follow Your Instincts as a Mother—043
January 29th, 2018 · 46 mins 2 secs
About this Episode
No matter how your baby comes into this world, it’s an amazing opportunity to share your life, your joy, and your love. Today’s guest, Austie Eckley loves having babies and being a mother. Her birthing experiences are as varied as the children she brought into the world. She and her partner have experienced completing a birth plan with barely a glitch, learning they were pregnant with twins 20-weeks in, delivering those twins prematurely at only 28-weeks, and a sunny side up gender surprise.
Looking back at it all, Austie says trusting her instincts and listening to her body lent confidence to her motherhood experience. The community outpouring of kindness and support she received during the twins’ extended stay in NICU gave her a new appreciation for helping other mothers during trying times. Her non-profit organization Twenty Eight and Six is a testament to her desire to provide support to other families with children in the NICU through comfort, connection & financial assistance.
Austie shares her story with a gentleness and grace that reflects her mothering style - her perspective on the joy of motherhood despite the challenges and surprises will inspire you!
In This Episode:
● The fear a mother feels during a premature birth
● How community support can make a difference to a new mom
● The importance of ‘kangaroo care’ for premature infants
● Sharing joy and love with any baby that comes into your life
● How a simple scarf can provide new mothers with privacy while pumping
● How trusting your natural instincts can enhance your motherhood experience
● Her experience with the scare of food apnea
Show Notes:
Birthing Stone — Baby Sleep Program
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@TwentyEightandSix on Instagram