Empowering Preemie Parents: A Conversation with Jodi Klaristenfeld

<p>In this episode of "The Art of Living Proactively," host Tony Winyard sits down with Jodi Klaristenfeld, founder of FLRRiSH, an organization offering support and resources for parents of premature babies and NICU graduates. Jodi shares her personal experience of having her daughter born 12 weeks early and the lack of community and information she encountered during that challenging time. She emphasizes the importance of being proactive and advocating for necessary therapies and tailored education to help these children thrive. Jodi also discusses the importance of mental health support for parents and the need to destigmatize asking for help. With a focus on spreading awareness and partnering with other organizations, Jodi aims to provide a lifeline for preemie parents and remind them that they are not alone on this journey.</p> <p>Chapters:</p> <p>[00:00:00] Supporting premature babies and their parents.<br /> [00:04:59] Connecting parents going through difficult journeys<br /> [00:06:25] Spreading word, getting mental health support.<br /> [00:11:11] 1% of pregnancies have help syndrome<br /> [00:13:40] Focus on maternal mortality rates, raise awareness.<br /> [00:16:53] Government funded services take time to start. <br /> [00:20:45] Risk factors exist for high blood pressure, obesity. <br /> [00:23:35] Encouraging success and support for children.<br /> [00:28:57] Parent constantly trying to think ahead for child.<br /> [00:31:51] Not enough parent-focused books, avoid comparisons.<br /> [00:34:24] FLRRiSH is about growth, evolution, and thriving.<br /> [00:39:41] Endodontist explains benefits of root canal treatments.</p> <p><em><strong><u>Full shownotes including a transcription available at:</u></strong></em></p> <div data-pm-slice="1 1 []" data-en-clipboard="true"><a href= "https://tonywinyard.com/nicki-test-template-copy/" rev= "en_rl_none">https://tonywinyard.com/jodi-klaristenfeld/</a></div> <p><br /> <br /> <strong>The Art of Living Proactively (Harnessing the Power of Your Choices) links:</strong>