In this episode, Jess Ngaheu shares her personal experience as a medical mum and special needs mum, highlighting the continual adversity and advocacy required for her son, Hawaiki. She discusses the importance of a specific clinic within the children's hospital to provide the necessary care and support for children with dwarfism, like Hawaiki. Jess reveals that the government has pulled funding for this clinic, leaving medically complex children without the specialised care they need. She calls for listeners to help by contacting their MPs and advocating for the reinstatement of funding for the clinic. Jess emphasises the importance of medical contingency and support for all individuals, regardless of their differences.
Key Takeaways:
Chapters:
0:00:01- | Introduction to the podcast and the topic of adversity and advocacy for medical and special needs children
0:02:49 - Background on the unique medical conditions of Hawaiiki
0:03:56 - Government funding for a clinic providing a necessary drug for children with dwarfism has been pulled
0:05:30 - Request for listeners to write to their MPs to advocate for the reinstatement of funding
0:06:45 - Conclusion and gratitude for support in advocating for special needs children
Quotes:
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In this episode, Jess Ngaheu shares her personal experience as a medical mum and special needs mum, highlighting the continual adversity and advocacy required for her son, Hawaiki. She discusses the importance of a specific clinic within the children's hospital to provide the necessary care and support for children with dwarfism, like Hawaiki. Jess reveals that the government has pulled funding for this clinic, leaving medically complex children without the specialised care they need. She calls for listeners to help by contacting their MPs and advocating for the reinstatement of funding for the clinic. Jess emphasises the importance of medical contingency and support for all individuals, regardless of their differences.
Key Takeaways:
Chapters:
0:00:01- | Introduction to the podcast and the topic of adversity and advocacy for medical and special needs children
0:02:49 - Background on the unique medical conditions of Hawaiiki
0:03:56 - Government funding for a clinic providing a necessary drug for children with dwarfism has been pulled
0:05:30 - Request for listeners to write to their MPs to advocate for the reinstatement of funding
0:06:45 - Conclusion and gratitude for support in advocating for special needs children
Quotes:
To learn more about Maternal Grounding and to book Pregnancy Massage, Postpartum Massage, and Baby Massage, visit https://maternalgrounding.com.au/services/
Join our supportive community on Facebook: "Birth Trauma By Maternal Grounding" https://www.facebook.com/groups/1012299449213573
Connect with us on social media:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maternalgrounding/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littlesuperheroes_/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maternalgrounding
Interested in being a podcast guest? Fill out the form https://forms.gle/zNbMezugBZxAJxBa6
For inquiries, guesting opportunities, or collaborations, reach out to us at hello@maternalgrounding.com.au