Kate's story - 99 days in NICU

About this episode

Kate Merrick shares her journey of 99 days in NICU with her daughter Eliza after a premature birth.

In part one of this beautiful conversation between Natalie and Kate Merrick, a psychotherapist and mum, Kate shares her incredible journey with her daughter Eliza and their 99 days in hospital after Eliza was born early at 29 weeks. This remarkable story is a true testament to the deep knowing of a woman's body, a teeny but mighty baby girl and a mother's unwavering love and trust. Kate sees the gifts of her experience and also shares how her emergency caesarean birth was utterly sacred. Part two will follow soon, not to be missed, thanks so much for your openness and honesty Kate. Kate's IG - @rushmead_farm Kate's websites - www.rushmeadfarm.com https://www.katemerrickpsychotherapy.co.uk/ Natalie's website www.nataliemeddings.com If you'd like to get in touch with Jenna & Natalie please email motherstalkingpodcast@gmail.com Thanks as always for listening.

People in this episode

Host: Natalie Meddings

Guest: Kate Merrick

Topics covered

• NICU
• parenting
• motherhood
• psychotherapy
• birth experience
• premature birth

Keywords

• NICU
• premature birth
• mother's love
• psychotherapy
• emergency caesarean
• hospital experience
• parenting

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: rushmead_farm, rushmeadfarm.com, katemerrickpsychotherapy.co.uk, nataliemeddings.com, motherstalkingpodcast@gmail.com

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