Pregnancy is already a transformative time for parents, but high-risk pregnancies can bring unique challenges that test your spirit and resilience. For Parijat Deshpande, her experiences with preterm labor and loss led to become a leading voice in trauma-informed high-risk pregnancy care. In this episode, she shares her story and how her company, Ruvelle, leverages somatic healing to improve high-risk pregnancy outcomes.We discuss misconceptions around high-risk pregnancies, gaps in care for women of color, and the struggle to find resources for parents of micro preemies. Parijat also offers insights on raising a micro preemie, supporting each other as partners, and healing from the trauma of high-risk pregnancy.Listen to hear her advice on navigating high-risk pregnancies and preterm birth with resilience and hope!Topics discussed in this episode:Introduction to Parijat and her company, RuvelleWhat defines a high-risk pregnancy and gaps in careSomatic health and its importance in trauma-informed careParijat’s professional and personal journey into women’s healthThe trauma of high-risk pregnancy and preterm birthNavigating parenthood and partnership with a micro preemieThe lack of accessible information and community resourcesThe realities of NICU lifeParijat’s advice for parents of micro preemiesCoping with loss and parental identityMaintaining a relationship with your partnerLearn more about Ruvelle and grab your Body Language Journal:https://shop.ruvelle.com/collections/thrivinghttps://www.instagram.com/theruvelle/https://www.youtube.com/@theRuvellehttps://www.facebook.com/theruvelle/Head to the Partners Beyond Parenthood YouTube channel for more!Join the Partners Beyond Parenthood Facebook group to connect with me and other parents. Share your stories, get tips, and support each other on this parenting adventure!https://www.facebook.com/groups/partnersbeyondparenthoodI'd love to hear what you thought and if you're curious about any topics that you'd like me to explore, you can email me at hello@partnesbeyondparenthood.com.---This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.comPodcast tile and logo design by Jeff Ras:jeffsras@gmail.com | www.jeffrasdesign.com