"Tiny Tots Defying the Odds" is a podcast that sheds light on the personal and medical experiences of the SCBU/NICU (Special Care Baby Unit/Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) and neonatal care. Hosted by Danielle Vassell, this podcast features heartfelt and informative conversations with former patients and parents of preemies. It provides an intimate look at the challenges and triumphs of those who have faced the NICU journey.
"Tiny Tots Defying the Odds" is an online platform with a mission to raise awareness of premature babies not only in the UK but also worldwide. The podcast is a key part of this mission, aiming to offer support, education, and inspiration to families and individuals impacted by premature birth.
By sharing the personal stories of preemies and their families, "Tiny Tots Defying the Odds" will provide a source of hope and guidance to those facing similar challenges, and it will contribute to the greater awareness and understanding of premature birth and neonatal care in the UK and around the world
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"Tiny Tots Defying the Odds" is a podcast that sheds light on the personal and medical experiences of the SCBU/NICU (Special Care Baby Unit/Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) and neonatal care. Hosted by Danielle Vassell, this podcast features heartfelt and informative conversations with former patients and parents of preemies. It provides an intimate look at the challenges and triumphs of those who have faced the NICU journey.
"Tiny Tots Defying the Odds" is an online platform with a mission to raise awareness of premature babies not only in the UK but also worldwide. The podcast is a key part of this mission, aiming to offer support, education, and inspiration to families and individuals impacted by premature birth.
By sharing the personal stories of preemies and their families, "Tiny Tots Defying the Odds" will provide a source of hope and guidance to those facing similar challenges, and it will contribute to the greater awareness and understanding of premature birth and neonatal care in the UK and around the world
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this heartwarming episode of "Tiny Tots Defying the Odds," our compassionate host Danielle sits down with the inspiring Tasmin Bota, founder of Preemie Connect. Tasmin opens up about her deeply personal journey with prematurity, starting with her baby's birth at just 28 weeks following a car accident. She takes us through the rollercoaster of emotions in the NICU, the mental challenges she faced, and the critical role of support networks during such a vulnerable time. Her son's ongoing health battles, including mild hypotonic cerebral palsy, are a testament to the resilience and strength of these tiny warriors.
As a mother of three, Tasmin juggles her family life with her passion for helping others, running an online store, and leading Preemie Connect. Her collaboration with global organizations is making a real difference in the lives of premature babies and their families. Her message is one of hope and empowerment, urging other mothers to follow their dreams and make a positive impact in the world.
If these stories have touched your heart and you want to stay connected with the amazing work of Tiny Tots, we'd love for you to join our community. Subscribe to our newsletter for updates, stories of courage, and ways you can help make a difference. Your support means the world to us and to the countless families navigating the challenges of prematurity. Together, we can continue to defy the odds.
You can connect with Tasmin here:
Instagram @PreemieConnect.
To contact Preemie Connect use the following E-Mail address: preemieconnectsa@gmail.com
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:20 Guest Introduction: Tasmin Bota
01:11 Tasman's NICU Experience and Challenges
06:14 Overcoming Mental Struggles and Finding Support
09:00 The Turning Point: Baby's Improvement and Discharge
13:58 Post-NICU Life and Current Status
15:15 Launching Preemie Connect: A Support Organization
16:47 Challenges and Achievements of Preemie Connect
24:48 Balancing Motherhood and Entrepreneurship
29:02 Advice for Aspiring Mompreneurs
33:59 Connecting with Preemie Connect
34:45 Conclusion and Farewell
premature baby, nicu, neonatal intensive care unit, preemie, micro preemie, prematurity awareness, developmental delays in premature babies
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