Hello mamas!
I’m Zenia (pronounced as zeh-nia), and the voice behind zenmama.
I started this space to spill the milk on my journey through pregnancy and motherhood with my firstborn. I’m now a mother to two boisterous boys and a NICU-mama, and here you’ll find honest stories about pregnancy, premature birth, NICU life, and the beautiful, messy, exhausting bits of raising a family.
Whether you’re expecting, raising little ones, or finding your way through motherhood, you’re in the right place. I’m glad you’re here!
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My baby’s recovery from chylothorax in the NICU (Part 3/3)
After months of uncertainty, surgeries and setbacks, our baby’s fight with chylothorax was far from over. In this final chapter, I share his recovery in the NICU, the unexpected complications we faced, and how, in the midst of it all, our family slowly found hope again.
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Treating my baby’s chylothorax before birth (Part ⅔)
Continuing my son’s journey with chylothorax, this is part two of a three-part series. This article was particularly challenging to write, as it captures how we discovered the fluid in my baby’s chest and the obstacles we faced over the next two months before leading to his premature birth.
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Before the diagnosis of my baby’s chylothorax (Part ⅓)
In late 2025, we welcomed our second child! While expecting, we faced different challenges—the baby was growing healthily at first, but a later scan revealed fluid in my baby’s chest. This post discusses early pregnancy experiences, preparations for a sibling, and some tips for transitioning the firstborn.
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