For over 8 years, I've had the privilege of caring for babies and supporting families during some of the most emotional moments of their parenting journey.

 

Working in neonatal care has taught me that, while every baby's journey is unique, every parent deserves the same thing: compassionate support, honest information and someone who helps them feel less alone.

Becoming a mum myself gave me a completely new perspective. It reminded me that even with a healthcare background, parenthood brings its own questions, worries and uncertainties. That experience inspired me to create The Neonatal Nurse Mum.

My goal is simple: to make evidence-based neonatal and newborn information easier to understand, while offering reassurance and encouragement to families navigating the early days of parenthood.

As a bilingual neonatal nurse, I also realised that many Portuguese-speaking families have limited access to high-quality neonatal resources in their own language. That's why I decided to create my guides and educational resources in both English and Portuguese, so that more parents can access trusted information in the language they feel most comfortable with.

Whether you're preparing for the arrival of your baby, spending time on a neonatal unit or simply looking for reliable guidance, I hope you'll find a place here where you feel informed, supported and never alone.

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With care,

Sofia