M.O.M. Radio - EP #50 - Heather Barrow

Heather Barrow joins Rosemary Nickel to talk about an important topic – high risk pregnancies. Today, she shares her personal story on her high risk pregnancy and why she wanted to make a difference in Tampa, Florida and all over the US. She is the founder of High Risk Hope, a charity organization that gives the much needed support and encouragement to other moms on bed rest or who have a child in the NICU. Rosemary and Heather talk about the things you can do to comfort a high risk pregnancy mom, things not to say, and how you can help someone on today's show. 

Key Takeaways:

2:00 – Heather shares her story about her son, Hill. 

6:25 – Many of the moms that High Risk Hope has helped are volunteering in Heather's organization once they are better. 

8:30 – Heather gets to see 2,500+ kids grow up and that's one of the biggest rewards for her. 

12:00 – Rosemary shares her niece’s story of losing a children through a high risk pregnancy. 

17:00 – Heather recently read an interesting study about singing to a child in NICU and how it helps them breath faster. 

19:10 – What can you do to help a bed rest/NICU mom? Heather breaks it down in this segment. 

27:00 – Heather shares how she got her organization started. 

30:00 – Despite having great prenatal care and doing everything correctly, Heather still ended up with a high risk pregnancy. 

34:10 – As a mom, you have to let go of the guilt associated with this. Do not be afraid to ask for help. 

37:00 – Heather explains what her hospital survival kit is about. 

43:00 – Do not be afraid to reach out to Heather, ask questions, and help other moms or friends within your state and give back to your community. 

Mentioned In This Episode:

http://www.highriskhope.org

https://www.facebook.com/highriskhope