S10 E5 | Baby Showers Mini Series Ep1: The Emotional Side of Planning (or Not Planning) a Shower

Welcome to Episode 1 of our Baby Showers Mini Series! This week, we are diving into the emotional side of planning (or not planning) a baby shower while navigating a high-risk pregnancy.

For many, baby showers are a moment of joy and celebration—but for NICU moms and those with high-risk pregnancies, they can bring complex emotions, uncertainty, and grief. In this roundtable conversation, hosts Ashley and Aisha sit down with returning guests Jamie and Kamille to discuss their personal experiences and the unique challenges they faced when it came to planning, or now planning, their own baby showers after their pregnancies became high-risk.

Together, they open up about:
• Balancing hope and fear when planning a shower
• The grief of missing out on traditional celebrations
• Protecting your heart while making space for joy
• Words of encouragement for NICU moms and high-risk pregnancy parents

If you’ve ever felt conflicted about celebrating your baby in the midst of medical uncertainty, this episode is for you. You are not alone, NICU mama. Stay tuned for the next episode in this series!

Resources & Links:
Jamie’s Podcast Episode | Kamille’s Podcast Episode

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