Premature Birth and the NICU Journey: Toni’s Story of Resilience
Dam Parenting20 Touko 2024

Premature Birth and the NICU Journey: Toni’s Story of Resilience

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses premature birth and the NICU experience. Please listen with care.

We all carry a vision of the "perfect birth," but what happens when the reality is a neonatal intensive care unit? In this moving installment of our Village Vibes series, well-known Amsterdam doula Toni steps out of her professional role to share her deeply personal story of her daughter’s premature arrival.

Toni takes a warm, honest, and direct look at the emotional rollercoaster of the NICU—the fear, the resilience, and the quiet strength required to support a "tiny fighter." We discuss how she and her partner navigated the Dutch medical system during a crisis and how they leaned on each other when the world felt upside down. Whether you are currently in the NICU, healing from a traumatic start, or supporting a friend, Toni’s story is a vital reminder that you are not alone. Plus, learn how you can support other families through the Ronald McDonald House.


Links:

If you would like to find out more about volunteering at theRonald McDonald house - click here!

Jaksot(185)

Asian Motherhood Abroad: Identity, Career, and Raising Culturally Rooted Kids

Asian Motherhood Abroad: Identity, Career, and Raising Culturally Rooted Kids

Asian motherhood in the Netherlands comes with a unique set of pressures—from cultural expectations and career demands to the quiet, constant work of belonging. In this episode of Dam Parenting, Eva i...

11 Helmi 19min

Children’s Mental Health: Building Emotional Safety and Resilience with Dr. Faye Poole

Children’s Mental Health: Building Emotional Safety and Resilience with Dr. Faye Poole

Children’s mental health is frequently discussed only when something feels "wrong," but what if it’s actually something we support through our daily relationships? In this episode of Dam Parenting, re...

4 Helmi 23min

Head Lice in Dutch Schools: Facts, Treatments, and Ending the Stigma

Head Lice in Dutch Schools: Facts, Treatments, and Ending the Stigma

It’s the email every parent in the Netherlands dreads. In this warm, honest, and direct solo episode, Eva tackles the "itchy" reality of head lice with a mix of personal stories and hard facts. We’re ...

31 Tammi 6min

How to Support Your Multilingual Child’s Emotional Needs at Schoolwith Mimi

How to Support Your Multilingual Child’s Emotional Needs at Schoolwith Mimi

Starting school in a foreign language is a significant cognitive challenge, but it’s the emotional challenge that often weighs heaviest on our children. In this episode of Dam Parenting, Eva is joined...

28 Tammi 30min

Joy as a Parenting Resource: Science-Backed Tools to Prevent Burnout with Eva

Joy as a Parenting Resource: Science-Backed Tools to Prevent Burnout with Eva

Between the "to-do" lists and the emotional demands of raising children abroad, joy can feel frivolous—but it’s actually sustaining. In this episode of Dam Parenting, we sit down with Eva, psychologis...

21 Tammi 39min

Redefining Success: How to Pivot Your Career After Becoming a Parent with Ellen

Redefining Success: How to Pivot Your Career After Becoming a Parent with Ellen

Parenthood doesn't just change your schedule; it changes your soul. In this episode of Dam Parenting, Eva is joined by Ellen Johnson, founder of Evergreen Coaching & Consulting, for a warm, honest, an...

14 Tammi 33min

Welcome to Dam Parenting

Welcome to Dam Parenting

Welcome to Dam Parenting in 2026.Here's a brief overview of who we are, what we do and what you can expect from us.

10 Tammi 1min

Managing Parental Anxiety: Nervous System Tools for International Parents with Rachael

Managing Parental Anxiety: Nervous System Tools for International Parents with Rachael

Raising a family far from home brings a mental load that few people talk about openly. In this episode of Dam Parenting, therapist Rachael Forster joins us to take a warm, honest, and direct look at t...

7 Tammi 29min

Suosittua kategoriassa Nuorille kuuntelijoille

rss-stylecast
lasten-sadut
rss-naapurissa
rss-vastaanotolla
rss-hei-baby
iltasatu-lapselle
rss-kuumilla-aalloilla
satuillaan-yhteisia-satuhetkia-koko-perheelle
kauneimmat-lastensadut
rss-satupalvelu-satuja-lapsille
rss-palaudu-synnytyksesta-podcast
mammanutturat
ihan-mamina-podcast
rss-tuttifrutti-podcast
kaksplus
vauvakuumetta
puhutaan-koiraa
saran-kaverikirja
shitty-is-the-new-black
pariasiaa