Episode
Katonya | From Home Birth to 180 Days in the NICU
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- Dear NICU Mama
- Published
- Jun 10, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 2773
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Summary
In this week’s podcast episode, Katonya shares the incredible story of her son Kareem and the unimaginable journey that led her into motherhood. At just 22 weeks and 6 days pregnant, Katonya unexpectedly went into labor and delivered Kareem alone at home before emergency responders arrived. She opens up about those terrifying moments, the shock of becoming a NICU mom in an instant, and the emotions of watching her son fight for his life. Katonya shares what it was like to navigate Kareem’s 18...