Medical Mom Day 2024: REST

Welcome to the Medical Moms of NICU podcast, a sanctuary for all NICU Moms across the globe. Coined by Tanisha, a medical mom herself to a kidney warrior, cancer fighter, and a pandemic mom of two under two, this podcast aims to empower moms blazoning through the medical system. Whether you're hunched over in the hospital making life-changing decisions for your little miracles or back at home juggling around-the-clock medical care, this podcast sheds light on the riveting journey you're carving.

In this episode, aptly themed Happy Medical Mother's Day, Tanisha brings home the importance of self-care, specifically "REST." Deep-rooted in her own experience navigating the medical system while raising her kids, Tanisha underlines why preserving personal energy is crucial for moms grappling with their child's medical complexities.

The episode not only stresses the necessity of breaks but also explores the crucial role of boundaries. Tanisha shares how when everyone around them is in need, moms often feel obligated to give their absolute all, ignoring their own welfare in the process. Weaving in her experiences, she emphasizes on how important it is to say "no", to advocate for one's space, one's rest rather than pushing through constant fatigue. She encourages mothers to take care of themselves, to recover, recharge, rejuvenate - only then can they navigate numerous medical back-to-back traumas better.

In an attempt to aid this journey, Tanisha gives a peek into what's coming up ahead - rebranding of Medical Moms in NICU, greater partnerships for nonprofits and hospitals across the country, relocation to Arkansas, and more. Alongside, she shares her excitement about her oldest son's first book, "TKO CKD, My Fight to Live", available for pre-order on medicalmomsofnicu.com, as a part of the upcoming Chronic Kidney Disease book series.

In all the chaos, medical mom's navigate every day, Tanisha reminds them to slow down, to rest, to remember that they're phenomenal, and that they're capable of handling their child's complex care. She urges mothers to prioritize their mental well-being and rest, echoing the phrase 'you cannot pour from an empty cup' throughout the episode. With this podcast, she hopes to guide, share, and rejoice in the shared triumphs and setbacks that form the medical moms journey.

#mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealth #postpartumdepression #nicu #medicalmom #caregiving #mothersday #boundaries