Episode 41: Early Cervical Opening

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Lelis Vernon joins me for the first of 2 podcasts. In this episode, we discuss her NICU experience with her 25-week twins.

We all want to protect our newborns, and we have heard all about hand washing, disinfecting, and limiting sick visitors. But, what about those situations that aren't so clear cut? Join us to get some valuable insight one protecting your littles ones, as well as questions to ask yourself when you are making these first parenting decisions.

Jimmie and Alexis tell us their RSV story, sharing what they wish they had known before their daughter was hospitalized with RSV. Check out www.knowingrsv.com for more information and to see more of their story.

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Madeline joins Dr. Zimmermannn on the podcast to discuss her preterm delivery at 25 weeks, her NICU journey, and ultimate diagnosis of "incompetent cervix". She is on a mission to change medical language from "incompetent cervix" to "early cervical opening" - removing the language of guilt on the mother.

Dr. Zimmermann talks about how medical terminology has historically placed blame and shame on women through their medical diagnoses.

We finish my conversation with Gretchen, talking about her son Alex who was born weighing 580g at 23 weeks.

Listening to birth stories is a way to feel empowered for your own birth, as well as to heal from a traumatic birth. Gretchen talks about her emergent delivery by C-section of her son Alex, born at 23 weeks.