About Michelle Valiukenas
Executive Director
The Colette Louise Tisdahl Foundation
Michelle is the proud mom of Colette Louise Tisdahl. Colette was born 16 weeks prematurely after Michelle was hospitalized for three weeks plus due to preeclampsia. Colette fought for nine days before she gained her wings. Michelle comes from an advocacy background and created The Colette Louise Tisdahl Foundation to financially help families affected by pregnancy complications, premature birth/NICU stays, and pregnancy loss, stillbirth, and infant loss. She is conducting advocacy and lobbying efforts as well to reduce maternal mortality, improve childbirth outcomes, and prevent premature birth.
TOPICS
Extended Bedrest
Pregnancy after Perinatal, Neonatal, or Infant Loss
Family-Centered Care: Aspects That Were Missing
Family-Centered Care: How it Helped
How to Foster Positive Relationships with NICU Doctors and Nurses
Interaction with a Doctor That Could Have Been Better
Interaction with a Nurse That Could Have Been Better
Interaction with a Social Worker That Could Have Been Better
Positive Interaction with a Doctor
Positive Interaction with a Nurse
Positive Interaction with a Social Worker
Loss during Pregnancy
Loss in the NICU
Other Topics Surrounding Bereavement
Disease-Specific: Preeclampsia
Underserved Populations and Healthcare Disparity
You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have.
– Bob Marley
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