What does neonatal family support mean to us?
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Trauma therapy sessions provided to families in 2023
Spoons strive to alleviate stress and reduce isolation of families who experience neonatal care in Greater Manchester.
Community sessions held in 2023
families who accessed peer support in 2023
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Jen is a member of the Spoons team, supporting families who have experience of neonatal care as our Play Leader. Jen has experience of neonatal care herself, and wanted to share her insights with other families.
I first came across Spoons when I met a volunteer on the neonatal unit when my daughter was born. I kept one of the leaflets in the Spoons welcome pack. At first, I didn’t feel like I deserved the support as my baby was full term. It wasn’t until 6 months on, that I recognised I was struggling, and I felt isolated after the NICU experience. I used the leaflet to reach out for some advice and support.
Spoons means everything to me. They…
