Unexpected Beginnings: The Neonatal Unit18 Maalis 2024

S02 EP04 - Twins in Neonatal

In this episode we talk to Ashley Emmerson who is a Mum to twin girls who were born at just over 33 weeks. Ashley is in quite a unique position as not only has she spent time on a neonatal unit as a parent, she is also a Neonatal Sister at Leeds Children's Hospital.

You can find out more about the Leeds Twins and Multiples Pregnancy Service here.

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This podcast has been funded by Leeds Hospitals Charity, the charity for Leeds Teaching Hospitals. Thanks to donations and Gifts in Wills, they provide an additional £6.6 million a year to fund projects that make a real difference to patients, families and staff and enhance the care the NHS already provides. This includes life-saving equipment, treatments, and research into rare diseases, and helps to bring hope, happiness and home comforts to every bedside.

You can make a donation to help support their work here

Views and experiences shared in this podcast belong to the individuals, shared in the interests of helping others and do not constitute medical advice. For medical advice please contact your GP, midwife, health visitor, local Maternity Assessment Unit or 111. In an emergency please dial 999.

This podcast was recorded and produced by Under the Mast– creative audio productions. and was presented by Caroline Verdon and Kerry McCarthy

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S02 EP06: Dads and non-birthing partners

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S02 EP05: Pre-eclampsia and preparing for an early birth

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S02 EP03: Coughs, colds and the lungs

In this episode we talk about the development of the lungs and why it is that so many babies who spend time on neonatal end up needing hospital support in their early years when they pick up coughs an...

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S02 EP02: Speaking up and giving feedback

This episode is about giving feedback. It can feel daunting when you're on the unit to speak up if you feel uncomfortable or unhappy about something but in actual fact, your voice is very much welcome...

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S02 EP01: Creating magical memories on neonates

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Series 2 Trailer

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