Today’s episode is about infant loss. If you are not prepared to listen to this story today, please skip it. Take care of yourself and reach out for help if you are in need. See resources below or on my website.

This episode is dedicated to the Shenoy family and to all families who have survived the loss of a child.

My guest today is Divya Shenoy. She was pregnant with twins when she came to me for postpartum care. She started early because she knew the risk of preterm birth was increased for twin pregnancies. Shortly after we began working together, she learned that her cervix was shortening and that she required a cerclage- that is a stitch placed in the cervix to help it stay closed and keep the babies inside where they belong. Unfortunately, a few days after her cerclage was placed, her water broke. She spent the next couple of weeks in the hospital so that she and the babies could be monitored closely for the right time to have her babies. We actually had our first session while she was in the hospital and still pregnant. On Jan 14, 2022, she gave birth to two beautiful baby boys, Arvin and Ajay. They weighed less than 2 lbs each. She knew that what was to come was going to be difficult and likely not look at all like what she had seen others go through as they made their transition into parenthood. 

Stay with us as Divya to tell the rest of her story on her terms.

Resources (AKA Divya’s “unsolicited advice”)

• Season 3 Episode 1- Exclusive pumping for twins with Kristen Ross
  
  
  
  • And her Twin Postpartum Doula Services
  
  
  
  


• Los Angeles area lactation services: My Nursing Coach


• A refreshing approach to mental healthcare in the perinatal period, with Jennifer Hampton
  
  
  
  • And her practice, Moxie Mental Health
  
  
  
  


• Hand to Hold
  
  
  
  • Support groups, peer support, podcast
  
  
  
  


• Preemies on Oxygen (FaceBook Group)


• Cedar Sinai NICU fund


• Contact Divya: divbshenoy@gmail.com

Mother Wit Options and resources

• Thriving After Birth (an online course)


• Comprehensive Care 60 Min Consultation: Use discount code- FirstConsult10%off


• Instagram: @mother.wit.maternity


• YouTube Channel


• Support the show (Thank you!)


• The Mother Wit Podcast Survey (and guest request)


• NEW Exercise in the perinatal period: For healthcare providers (an online course)

Lo Nigrosh, IBCLC

• Quabbin Birth Services