Why the care we give in NICU matters – UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative

by emmacushnan // May 19, 2015 // 3 Comments

Any family that has spent time in a NICU unit, myself included, will know how much the care they receive matters. Not only does it matter for baby but it matters for mom and the family. The journey of NICU... Continue reading →

Supporting Breastfeeding for a Baby in NICU – Part 2 Transitioning to the Breast

by emmacushnan // May 6, 2015 // No Comments

When your baby is in NICU trying to building a breastfeeding relationship can be challenging. In my last blog we looked at ways to support families in NICU to get breastfeeding of to a good start. After supporting a mother... Continue reading →

Supporting Breastfeeding for a Baby in NICU- Part 1

by emmacushnan // March 30, 2015 // No Comments

“My feet may be very small and the way maybe be hard but I do not walk alone” If your baby is in NICU then breastfeeding can be especially challenging. Depending on how many weeks your baby is when... Continue reading →

Birth Trauma and PTSD – Raising Awareness

by emmacushnan // March 10, 2015 // 24 Comments

Birth isn’t normally something we think of as traumatic or can cause PTSD. When people think about post traumatic stress they often think of a soldier, returning from battle traumatised and battered by the ravages of war and the terrible... Continue reading →

Navigating the Challenges – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

by emmacushnan // March 5, 2015 // No Comments

When my first daughter was born 6 weeks premature I was thrust into the world of NICU and it was scary. When I went down for the first time to see my tiny daughter in her incubator it was a... Continue reading →

Beyond Trauma- you can make a difference

by emmacushnan // December 9, 2014 // 15 Comments

“The best and most beautiful things in life cannot be seen or touched. They must be felt with the heart” Life isn’t easy. Sometimes we go through things that completely changes us as a person and indeed our journey.... Continue reading →

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