Podcasts about infant loss awareness month

“I want to be the light I wish I'd had in my darkest moments.” As we close out Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, we are sharing Abbie's two birth stories and honoring the memory of her firstborn, Rowan. Rowan was born prematurely via emergency Cesarean at 29 weeks during the height of COVID and passed several weeks later in the NICU. Abbie shares what it was like to come home from the hospital without a baby, the weight of overwhelming grief, and how self-care has helped her find healing. Her second pregnancy was labeled advanced maternal age and considered high risk. With the support of her care team, Abbie went on to have a healthy and empowering VBAC birth at 41 weeks that was filled with joy and deep healing.Professionally, Abbie is a massage therapist. She shares her tips around things like herbal support, massage therapy, and acupuncture. Abbie wants Women of Strength to know that acknowledging fear doesn't mean we have to act on it. “Be afraid when you're afraid, but do it anyway— whatever it is. Different baby, different birth.” Needed Website: Code VBAC for 20% OffThe Ultimate VBAC Prep Course for ParentsOnline VBAC Doula TrainingSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-vbac-link/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

As we wrap up Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, we're bringing Margalita Poletunow, LPC on the podcast for an encouraging episode that will touch your heart. No matter where you are on the path of infertility/loss, you'll take away from this episode:The difference between grief coaching and therapyThe fact that "God sees you whole" – even when you're struggling with infertility/lossThe message that you are a beloved daughter (or son!) of the Most HighPlease share this episode with anyone who needs that reminder on the path of infertility!Links:Where Grief Meets Grace: Grief Coaching w/ Margalita Poletunow, LPC

October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. If you or someone you love has experienced a loss, please know that you are not alone—and help is available. In this deeply moving conversation, Allison welcomes Andrea Clark, Deputy CEO of Postpartum Support International, to share her personal and professional insights on pregnancy and infant loss. Andrea opens up about her three consecutive losses, the isolation she felt, and how she found healing through faith, community, and service. Together, they explore how to support those grieving a loss, why silence can make healing harder, and the many free resources available for families through Postpartum Support International. This episode offers both compassion and clarity—for anyone who has experienced loss or wants to better understand how to show up for a loved one. Key Topics: Andrea's personal journey through three pregnancy losses and finding hope again The emotional toll of miscarriage and why it's often minimized What to say—and what not to say—to someone grieving a pregnancy loss How faith, therapy, and peer support can aid healing Postpartum Support International's free resources and support groups The importance of checking in, even if you're not "close" to someone Resources are available at Postpartum Support International: – Visit their website at postpartum.net – Call their helpline at 1-800-944-4773 – Download their Connect by PSI app Click here to listen to the episode on YouTube From baby sleep to toddler sleep, daycare naps to sleep training—How Long 'Til Bedtime? is the podcast for parents who want practical, guilt-free sleep tips they can actually use. Hosted by pediatric sleep coach Allison Egidi, each episode delivers real solutions for every stage—from navigating newborn sleep struggles and weaning night feedings to helping your 3-year-old fall asleep independently (and stay asleep!). Whether you're trying to make sense of daycare sleep patterns, craving your evenings back, or simply need a working mom podcast to keep you grounded, you're in the right place. Want more from Allison? Sign up here to get her weekly email with podcast updates and other helpful parenting topics. Looking for expert guidance on your child's sleep? Allison offers two free age-specific guides to help you discover how much sleep kids need to thrive—at any age. Get your free copy now: 0-2 Years Old or 3 to 10 years old Enjoying How Long 'Til Bedtime? Your rating and review help Allison reach and support more parents. On Apple Podcasts: Click here, scroll to the bottom, rate the show, and tap "Write a Review." On Spotify: Click here to leave a rating or review. Don't miss an episode—subscribe so you're always up to date! Connect with Allison: Instagram | Facebook | Website | YouTube

In this deeply personal episode of the Illuminated Path podcast, Livia Marati shares her recent experience with pregnancy loss. In honor of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, she opens up about the emotional and physical challenges she faced, the support she received from friends and family, and the healing journey she embarked on. Livia emphasizes the importance of sharing stories and finding community during difficult times, offering comfort and solidarity to listeners who may have experienced similar losses.EPISODE TAKEAWAYSPregnancy is a transformative experience that changes everything instantlySharing personal stories can provide comfort and connection to othersSupport from friends and family is crucial during difficult timesHealing is a personal journey that requires time and self-careEveryone's experience with loss is unique and should be honoredFinding community can help in processing grief and lossPhysical and emotional healing are interconnected and both are importantCompassion and kindness are essential when supporting someone through lossPersonal intuition can be a guiding force during challenging timesTurning pain into purpose can be a powerful healing toolCONNECT WITH LIVInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/alignedbylivResources mentioned:Birthworkers of Color CollectiveValley Moon AcupunctureEarth Star Holistic HealthCONNECT WITH INA WELLNESS COLLECTIVEWebsite: https://www.inawellnesscollective.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inawellnesscollective

Send us a textOctober is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, and with it comes a deeply meaningful PAIL Mini Series here on How to Deal With Grief and Trauma.Grief is not one-size-fits-all.In this sixth episode, we explore two central themes: how every person's grief unfolds differently — and why permitting yourself to grieve in your own way is essential andcompassionate guidance for partners and extended family, who each carry their own version of loss and need understanding, patience, and communication to stay connected through grief.

Send us a textHOW TO DEAL WITH GRIEF AND TRAUMA is completely self-funded, produced, and edited by me, Nathalie Himmelrich.Consider making a small donation to support the Podcast: bit.ly/SupportGTPodcast. Thank you! For more information, please visit Nathalie's website, join the podcast's Instagram page, and subscribe to the newsletter to receive updates on future episodes here.About today's episodeDuring October, which is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, we will dedicate all the episodes to increasing awareness around what parents experience. Today, we feature a conversation with Rachelle Spencer, a mum who has experienced multiple pregnancy losses. About this week's guestRachelle Spencer is an entrepreneur and mom in Baltimore, Maryland (USA). She started her handmade jewellery business after she lost 4 children to early miscarriage. She now has a son, daughter, and another little one on the way. She spends most of her time doing photography, reading children's books, or trying her hand out at a new creative outlet.Support the show

It's Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, so today Hanna shares how she's doing post miscarriage. She also shares life updates about her car shopping, decluttering, and FINALLY getting into pelvic floor physical therapy!

For the month of October, in honor of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, we will be sharing special interviews with Pamela Presler, LCSW, CPLC.In this episode, Pam shares how to parent your baby after loss. It may seem like a confusing concept, but she shares ways to do it and the importance of it for your healing journey.

October is Pregnancy, Infant and Child Loss Awareness Month.  All month long we will honor our babies gone to heaven far too soon.  This month is special because you get to hear from our Sisters in Loss Birth, Bereavement and Postpartum Doulas!  Yes, you get to hear the ladies share their testimonies and stories to motherhood and why they became Sisters in Loss doulas and how they liked the course.  Have you heard of the term Goiter? A goiter (GOI-tur) is an abnormal enlargement of your thyroid gland. Your thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of your neck just below your Adam's apple. Although goiters are usually painless, a large goiter can cause a cough and make it difficult for you to swallow or breathe. oday's guest thought she was showing signs of early menopause and doctors found a goiter on her thyroid and questioned her fertility.  Shanicka Vail House stepped out on faith and created onesies as a confession of her faith that God will bless her womb.  She had one girl then two years later was blessed with another girl.  Then as the world began to shut down she experienced a miscarriage at home with extreme blood loss resulting in a blood transfusion. In this episode, Shanicka takes us back on her personal thyroid journey, miscarrying at home that resulted in a blood transfusion, and how she is surviving pregnancy loss with her faith in God and becoming a Sisters in Loss Birth & Bereavement Doula. This episode is for you to listen to if you have ever experienced a miscarriage and delivered at home, and want to know how to turn your pain into purpose by enrolling in the Sisters in Loss Birth and Bereavement Doula course.  www.sistersinloss.com/doulatraining Become a Sisters in Loss Birth and Bereavement Doula Here Living Water Doula Services Book Recommendations and Links Below You can shop my Amazon Store for the Book Recommendations You can follow Sisters in Loss on Social Join the Sisters in Loss Online Community Sisters in Loss Instagram Sisters in Loss Facebook Sisters in Loss Twitter You can follow Erica on Social Erica's Website Erica's Instagram Erica's Facebook Erica's Twitter

What if the most important step after pregnancy loss isn't “try again,” but being truly seen and given a thoughtful plan? In this special episode for Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month, Dr. Monica Minjeur shares how restorative reproductive medicine supports women with cycle-informed evaluation, timed hormone labs, thyroid and insulin testing, male factor assessment, and screening for chronic endometritis—often missed in standard care. With compassion and clarity, discover how to build a plan that honors your grief while restoring your body's ability to heal and conceive.Key TakeawaysCompassion first: Honor grief, name the baby if desired, and move at your own pace.Cycle-informed evaluation: Use charting to assess ovulation return, luteal phase strength, fertile signs, and bleeding patterns (especially brown bleeding).Timed hormone labs: Check progesterone and estradiol ~7 days after ovulation to assess ovulation quality—not just “day 21” labs.Thyroid & insulin matter: Full thyroid panel (TSH, Free T4, Free/Total T3, antibodies) and insulin testing (fasting or OGTT with insulin).Screen for chronic endometritis: Especially if there's brown bleeding, early loss, or heavy cycles. Consider menstrual testing, biopsy, or hysteroscopy.Male factor is essential: Include semen analysis and DNA fragmentation testing, even if conception occurred.Re-testing is critical: Confirm improvements after treatment—labs, charting, and symptom resolution all guide timing.When to try again: A shared decision—emotionally ready, physically supported, with a clear plan for early pregnancy monitoring (HCG, progesterone, estradiol).If you've experienced pregnancy loss and feel like you're navigating it alone or without answers, we're here to help. At Radiant Clinic, we combine compassionate care with cycle-informed, restorative evaluation to create a plan designed for your body and your story. Schedule your free discovery call at radiantclinic.com

Send us a textOctober is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, and with it comes a deeply meaningful PAIL Mini Series here on How to Deal With Grief and Trauma.Love doesn't end when a baby dies — it transforms.In this fifth episode, we explore two central themes:the continuing bonds that parents carry after pregnancy and infant loss, how to navigate the complex dance between connection, longing, and healing, and insights on boundaries — how grieving parents can protect their emotional space and how supporters can respect it with empathy and awarenessThis episode speaks to both parents who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss and the people who wish to support them with sensitivity and presence.

In honor of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, TME host Val sits down with her good friend and fellow loss mom Sara Schultz, a mother of four living children and one precious daughter in heaven, Ruby, who was diagnosed with Trisomy 18.Sara shares her family's story with raw honesty and grace, from learning Ruby's diagnosis to the heartbreak of her preterm delivery and passing. Together, we explore what it means to hold both joy and sorrow in motherhood, how grief reshapes a mother's heart, and why connection with other loss moms can bring profound comfort and healing.This episode offers a safe, tender space for any mom navigating pregnancy loss, infant loss, or life after loss. Sara reminds us that even in grief, there is beauty, community, and grace.

Where have we been? Today, we are updating you on quite a few of our expected and unexpected life transitions and discussing Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month.

October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month and this week's episode features Jacqui, who turned her grief after two losses into purpose as Chair of the Rose Garden committee at KEMH. She shares how she transformed that devastating grief into something powerful. We discuss why we need to completely reframe the language we use around pregnancy loss, the well-meaning comments that cause more harm, and why society needs to stop shying away from these conversations. If you've experienced loss, you're not alone and your grief deserves space. This episode is a reminder, loss doesn't have a timeline, and grief doesn't have rules.

Send us a textHOW TO DEAL WITH GRIEF AND TRAUMA is completely self-funded, produced, and edited by me, Nathalie Himmelrich.Consider making a small donation to support the Podcast: bit.ly/SupportGTPodcast. Thank you! For more information, please visit Nathalie's website, join the podcast's Instagram page, and subscribe to the newsletter to receive updates on future episodes here.About today's episodeDuring October, which is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, we will dedicate all the episodes to increasing awareness around what parents experience. Today, we feature a conversation with Amy Watson, a mother who has experience miscarriage and stillbirth and speaks about what pregnancy after loss was like for her. About this week's guestAmy Watson is a certified life and grief coach. She takes her own experiences with stillbirth, miscarriage, and pregnancy after loss and combines them with proven techniques to help moms find themselves again after loss. She shares everything she knows to help you feel more peaceful, confident, and hopeful on her podcast, Smooth Stones. Amy wants all loss parents to know that by making friends with grief, tapping into their own inner voice, and learning to truly love themselves again they will be able to have not just a life to be endured, but one that is full and beautiful. Amy is a sought-after podcast guest, and she loves sharing her story, her babies, and hope everywhere she goes.Support the show

Hawaii Matters, Hana Hou is a listen back with excerpts featuring past guests and this episode includes:Candice Fajardo uses her personal experience as a parent and a Mom, to help local communities educate themselves and mothers-to-be on the benefits of healthy care before and after pregnancy. March of Dimes Hawaii works with local hospitals to assist with rural neighborhoods and in times of crisis, providing basic care essentials for Mom and Baby for the first few days of arrival. October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month and March of Dimes provides resources to help. (original broadcast: December 2024) Devon Stapleton sailed with the University of Hawaii's Women's Sailing Team and saw the ocean and its inhabitants in different ways during her races, from the beach, and in the classroom. As DLNR Division of Aquatic Resources' Pelagic Protected Species Outreach Associate, she wants the public to get involved. One important way is reporting and recording the sharks, turtles, and whales you see from the shore and beaches. (original broadcast: October 2024) Kathy With a K is your host"Hawaii Matters", a public service community program that airs on Sundays at 6:30 a.m. Hawaii across ⁠Pacific Media Group Oahu⁠ radio stations: ⁠KDDB 102.7 Da Bomb⁠ |⁠ KQMQ HI93⁠ | ⁠KUMU 94.7 KUMU⁠ | ⁠KPOI 105.9 The Wave⁠To be featured or for inquiries on "Hawaii Matters", please email: kathywithak@1059thewavefm.com

Send us a textOctober is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, and with it comes a deeply meaningful PAIL Mini Series here on How to Deal With Grief and Trauma.In this fourth episode, we explore two central themes:how the body remembers grief — physically, hormonally, emotionally — and how honoring important dates can help bring gentle healing and connection.This episode speaks to both parents who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss and the people who wish to support them with sensitivity and presence.

We're Friday podcasters now! What better way to start your weekend than with a new episode of the Carpool! But it's not all good news, with the new schedule there may no longer be a 'Dancing With the Stars' recap. For some of you that might not be such bad news...  Kelly has some fashion tips for fall and ways to get you into a seven point outfit. That's not the only tip as Kelly and Lizz get into their new segment Detail Shop. If you're looking to give your lips a little love, Kelly swears by Cortibalm and the Maybelline Superstay Vinyl Lipcolor. Lizz is loving fake nails and has some tips on how to get the best bang for your buck.  Speaking of self care, Lizz is getting back into hot yoga but her first session wasn't entirely successful. Next time, she'll bring the yoga towel! Base Model Luxury is also on the self-care realm as Kelly is looking to lessen her screen time.  There are two car-related advice questions waiting for Kelly, both from expecting moms about to grow their family. Then in Ditch the Drive-Thru, Kelly has the latest Crocktober recipe and *shocker* it's a ham and bean soup.  Finally, in Blake's Besties Kelly and Lizz celebrate the lives of the little ones gone too soon in honor of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month.

For the month of October, in honor of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, we will be sharing special interviews with Pamela Presler, LCSW, CPLC.In this episode, Pam shares the importance of naming your baby and how helpful it can be to your grief journey.

Send us a textHOW TO DEAL WITH GRIEF AND TRAUMA is completely self-funded, produced, and edited by me, Nathalie Himmelrich.Consider making a small donation to support the Podcast: bit.ly/SupportGTPodcast. Thank you! For more information, please visit Nathalie's website, join the podcast's Instagram page, and subscribe to the newsletter to receive updates on future episodes here.About today's episodeDuring October, which is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, we will dedicate all the episodes to increasing awareness around what parents experience. Today, we feature a conversation with Betsy Winter, a somatic practitioner sharing both about her personal experience after the stillbirth of her daughter and her work with parents who have experienced pregnancy and infant loss.About this week's guestBetsy Winter is an experienced mind-body coach and somatic practitioner known for her effective methods in helping individuals transform profound loss and unresolved trauma into deep healing and embodied change. She believes in understanding individuals rather than pathologizing them, viewing each person as the expert of their own experiences. Her client-centred approach is aimed at those seeking self-discovery, deep healing, and sustainable change. Betsy is also a key contributor to the pregnancy and infant loss community, significantly involved in the creation and growth of RTZ HOPE's support groups, retreats, and provider resources. Her work is deeply influenced by the brief life of her daughter, Eliza, who was diagnosed with a severe heart defect and trisomy 18 at 31 weeks and stillborn at 41 weeks, and by her own journey of uncovering and healing from layers of unresolved complex trauma from early childhood neglect and abuse.Support the show

Filmmaker Ingrid Haas is the writer and director of PUSH, a short film created in partnership with PUSH for Empowered Pregnancy to raise awareness about stillbirth prevention. In this episode, Ingrid shares her personal journey through pregnancy loss, how those experiences led her to advocate for families, and the creative process behind PUSH and the Stillness is an Illness campaign. Together, Ingrid and Dr. Dekker discuss the realities of stillbirth, the importance of listening to families' concerns, why fetal movement matters, and how storytelling can educate both the public and health professionals. Ingrid also highlights resources for parents and ways to support systemic change in U.S. protocols.   Content Note: This episode discusses pregnancy loss, stillbirth, and related experiences. Please take care of yourself while listening.   October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. For more information, visit: marchofdimes.org/pregnancyandinfantlossmonth   (01:44) Ingrid's Story of Pregnancy Loss and the Road to Filmmaking (05:56) The Sliding Doors Concept Behind PUSH (10:01) Depicting Labor and the Realities of Stillbirth on Screen (17:12) The Goal of the Stillness is an Illness Campaign (21:15) Challenges of Counting Kicks and Different Pregnancy Experiences (25:29) Viewer Reactions and the Power of Feeling Seen (26:50) Why Listening Matters: Preventable Stillbirths and Provider Dismissal (29:35) A Call to Action: Signing the Petition for Updated U.S. Protocols   Resources Watch the film and learn more: pushpregnancy.org Explore free stillbirth prevention resources: pushpregnancy.org/resources Check out Count the Kicks: countthekicks.org EBB 243 – Importance of Kick Counting for Preventing Stillbirth with Stephaney Moody, Health Equity Ambassador of Count the Kicks   For more information about Evidence Based Birth® and a crash course on evidence based care, visit www.ebbirth.com. Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! Ready to learn more? Grab an EBB Podcast Listening Guide or read Dr. Dekker's book, "Babies Are Not Pizzas: They're Born, Not Delivered!" If you want to get involved at EBB, join our Professional membership (scholarship options available) and get on the wait list for our EBB Instructor program. Find an EBB Instructor here, and click here to learn more about the EBB Childbirth Class.

In this emotional episode of The MamasteFit Podcast, perinatal fitness trainer and birth doula Gina shares her personal stories of two back-to-back pregnancy losses in honor of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. She discusses her experiences, the journey of managing losses while working within the perinatal community, and the challenges of handling pregnancy after loss. The episode aims to de-stigmatize pregnancy loss and provide support by sharing her struggles, professional insights, and coping mechanisms. Co-host Roxanne, a labor and delivery nurse and student midwife, contributes medical context to Gina's narratives. The episode concludes with a reflection on the importance of early pregnancy announcements for community support and how each individual's experience of loss and grief is unique. Please hear us when we say: It's not your fault. 00:00 Introduction to The MamasteFit Podcast00:02 Trigger Warning and Purpose of the Episode00:23 Meet Your Hosts: Gina and Roxanne00:29 Empowering Your Perinatal Journey02:17 The First Miscarriage Experience04:22 Navigating the Medical System06:39 The Emotional Impact of Miscarriage13:07 Trying to Conceive Again13:53 Dealing with Insensitive Comments15:56 The Second Miscarriage20:46 Seeking Medical Answers22:11 Finding Hope and Moving Forward22:22 Sponsor Break: Needed's Conception Bundle22:54 Fertility Supplements and Prenatal Care23:26 Anxiety During Early Pregnancy24:47 Coping Mechanisms and Medical Support25:48 Transition to Midwives and Feeling Movement26:56 Mental Health Challenges and Bonding28:44 Subsequent Pregnancies and Mental Health30:43 Navigating Pregnancy Loss and Support Systems42:12 Sharing Pregnancy News Early46:47 Final Thoughts and Support————Get Your Copy of Training for Two on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3VOTdwH

Jocelyn and Pat, the mom & daughter team behind We Carry You Still, join us on the podcast today to talk about:The experience of miscarriage griefWhy it can be helpful to share stories of lossHow to accompany your daughter (or daughter-in-law) and her husband when suffering through a miscarriageTheir miscarriage and infant loss ministry, We Carry You StillIt is our honor to walk with you this Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month.Links:We Carry You StillHeaven's Gain Ministries

Send us a textOctober is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, and with it comes a deeply meaningful PAIL Mini Series here on How to Deal With Grief and Trauma.In this third solo episode, we explore two central themes:Navigating the waves of grief, and how practical support really matters in easing the everyday load of life after loss.Grief moves like waves — unpredictable, powerful, and always changing.In this episode, we explore the emotional tides of pregnancy and infant loss and how understanding these rhythms can help both grievers and supporters find steadiness.I also shared practical, compassionate ways loved ones can help ease daily burdens when words aren't enough.

October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. The month serves to honour these babies, support grieving families, and raise awareness about this deeply sensitive issue. The Global Wave of Light will take place tomorrow; people are encouraged to light a candle at 7pm local time in membrane and solidarity.Andrea's guest sadly lost his baby girl Aodhla when she was just 8 weeks and two days old. Peter and his wife Sarah were out for a walk on the Hill of Tara when Aodhla passed away.Peter joins Andrea to discuss.

October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. In this episode, Sarah Piasecki—founder of Izzy Lee's—shares the story of her daughter Izzy, the heartbreak of stillbirth, and the healing that followed. If you've walked this road—or love someone who has—this conversation is for you. Together we talk about love, loss, and how Izzy's memory inspired a movement to remind parents they don't have to carry grief alone.Visit IzzyLee's: Best Organic Baby Blankets, Hats, Bibs, and Burp Cloths.Follow IzzyLeesKids on Instagram.Monitor your baby's movements with Count the Kicks.Find support and resources at Pregnancy after Loss Support (PALS).

If you've ever searched for pregnancy loss support and felt invisible when TFMR isn't mentioned, this episode is for you. Sabrina Fletcher (that's me, The TFMR Doula) gets real about what it means when baby loss spaces claim to be "for all" but never list termination for medical reasons alongside miscarriage and stillbirth. She shares practical suggestions for grief spaces that want to truly welcome TFMR families: from using the term explicitly in descriptions to moderating stigmatizing comments to highlighting our stories (even anonymously).This isn't about calling any groups or specific people out. It's about calling them in.Many broad loss spaces genuinely want to learn how to be better allies, especially during Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. If you've been looking for language to help others understand why representation matters, or if you run a space yourself and want to support TFMR families better, this episode gives specific steps forward. Because TFMR *IS* pregnancy loss, and we deserve to be named.START 1on1 SUPPORT NOW:

HEY, QUICK THING BEFORE WE START: If you're listening to this and you've ever thought "I want to support bereaved mothers but I don't know how to turn this calling into something real"—keep reading. I'm hosting a FREE masterclass on October 22 where I'm pulling back the curtain on how to go from "maybe one day" to "I'm doing this professionally now." It's called Loss to Purpose, and in 90 minutes I'm showing you: → The exact framework I use (and teach worldwide) to support pregnancy loss → Why you don't need to be "healed" or "perfect" to start → How to design YOUR unique offering while you learn (not 6 months after you finish) This isn't offered in any other pregnancy loss certification. Grab your free seat: https://www.sharnasouthan.com/loss-to-purpose-masterclass Alright, now let's get into today's episode about... _______________________ In this heartfelt solo episode, Sharna opens up about a recent application for the Pregnancy Loss & Trauma informed Practitioner Certification that moved her deeply and sparked an important conversation about purpose, calling, and legacy. While October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, bereaved families need support all year round—in February, in May on Mother's Day, in November, and on those unmarked due dates. This episode explores why one month of awareness isn't enough and how your experience of loss can become medicine for others. Sharna addresses a powerful truth: when we say no to ourselves out of fear or financial concerns, we're saying no to our baby's legacy and to all the families whose lives could be transformed by our presence. Key Topics Discussed Why pregnancy and infant loss support is needed 365 days a year, not just in October The ripple effect of transforming personal loss into professional healing work Understanding that your grief journey can become someone else's roadmap The real cost of saying no to yourself and your calling How to move past financial fears and explore possibilities The difference between awareness and specialized trauma-informed support Your experience as medicine that the world desperately needs Memorable Quotes "Your experience of loss has the power to be someone else's lifeline." "When you say yes to becoming a pregnancy loss practitioner, you're not just saying yes to learning skills. You're saying yes to becoming a conduit for transformation." "You have empathy that can't be taught in textbooks. You have presence that can't be learned from videos." "Every day you say no to yourself is another day that families who need you are still waiting." About Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month October 15th marks the Wave of Light, a global day of remembrance for babies gone too soon. This episode honours all families navigating the profound grief of pregnancy and infant loss while emphasising the need for year-round specialised support. Resources Mentioned Pregnancy Loss Practitioner Certification JOIN THE FREE MASTERCLASS: https://www.sharnasouthan.com/loss-to-purpose-masterclass Payment plans available Connect with Shauna Instagram: @instituteofhealing_pl Have questions about becoming a certified pregnancy loss practitioner? Send Sharna a DM or fill out the application form linked below. Disclaimer The content shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not medical advice. If you need further support, please consult your healthcare provider. Your baby mattered. Your grief is valid. You are not alone.

Send us a textHOW TO DEAL WITH GRIEF AND TRAUMA is completely self-funded, produced, and edited by me, Nathalie Himmelrich.Consider making a small donation to support the Podcast: bit.ly/SupportGTPodcast. Thank you! For more information, please visit Nathalie's website, join the podcast's Instagram page, and subscribe to the newsletter to receive updates on future episodes here.About today's episodeDuring October, which is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, we will dedicate all the episodes to increasing awareness around what parents experience. Today, we feature a conversation with Jessica Zucker, a psychologist and an advocate on speaking out about miscarriage.About this week's guestDr Jessica Zucker is a psychologist specializing in reproductive health and the author of I had a Miscarriage: A Memoir, a Movement. She's the creator of the #IHadaMiscarriage campaign. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Guardian, New York Magazine, and Vogue, among others. Jessica Zucker's second book is in the works.Support the show

October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month — a time to remember and honor the babies gone too soon and the families who carry their memory every day.The loss of a child changes everything — the world feels darker, and healing can feel impossible. But with time, love, and support, light begins to return. In this moving episode, Nicole sits down with her dear friend and fellow Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Jamie Summers, whose journey through the loss of her daughter, Peyton, led her to help lift up other parents who have endured loss or are grieving — bringing light back into their eyes through her beautiful Wave of Light tribute.What began as a simple act of remembrance for Peyton has blossomed into a radiant event that now honors more than 2,000 babies each year on Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day. Together, Nicole and Jamie talk about the power of community, the beauty of hearing your baby's name spoken aloud, and the ways we can all bring light to those walking through grief.Whether you've experienced loss yourself or want to better understand how to support others, this episode will touch your heart and remind you that love continues — even after loss.Dr. Brown's Medical: https://www.drbrownsmedical.com  The Infant-Driven Feeding™ (IDF) Program: https://www.infantdrivenfeeding.com/ Our NICU Roadmap: A Comprehensive NICU Journal: https://empoweringnicuparents.com/nicujournal/  NICU Mama Hats: https://empoweringnicuparents.com/hats/  NICU Milestone Cards: https://empoweringnicuparents.com/nicuproducts/  Newborn Holiday Cards: https://empoweringnicuparents.com/shop/   mpowering NICU Parents Show Notes: https://empoweringnicuparents.com/shownotes/  Episode 76 Show Notes: https://empoweringnicuparents.com/episode76  Empowering NICU Parents Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empoweringnicuparents/  Empowering NICU Parents FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/empoweringnicuparents  Pinterest Page: https://pin.it/36MJjmHThank you for listening to the Empowering NICU Parents Podcast. Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review—it helps other families find us. We're grateful to be part of this incredible community. Visit www.empoweringnicuparents.com for resources and support.

Send us a textIn this second solo episode of the Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month Mini Series, we explore two central themes:the loneliness that follows pregnancy and infant loss, and how language can either heal or hurt when we try to support someone through it.So many grieving parents describe the silence that follows their loss: friends who disappear, family members who don't know what to say, and the painful invisibility that comes when a baby's short life isn't acknowledged. This episode offers both comfort and clarity — for those who are grieving and those who wish to support them.

October can be a heavy month for many mothers. It's a time to honor the babies who never made it earthside and the women who continue to carry their memories with love and courage.In this episode of Motherhood Intended, Jacqueline opens her heart for Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. She shares her story of losing her daughters Charlotte, Cecilia, and Maren, and how those experiences continue to shape her as a mother today. This conversation is a safe space for every woman who has known loss, whether through miscarriage, stillbirth, a failed transfer, or the loss of a child after birth.Jacqueline also offers comfort through science and faith, revealing the remarkable fact that fetal cells remain in a mother's body forever, proving that we truly carry our babies in our hearts and in our biology. She speaks about healing through connection, the creation of Your Fertility Village, and ways to honor the memory of every baby gone too soon. This is a gentle, compassionate episode that reminds listeners they are never alone.Questions answered in this episode:How do we honor Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month in a way that brings comfort and connection?What does science reveal about how mothers continue to carry their babies after loss?How can sharing your story help you heal and remind others they are not alone?What does invisible grief look like when it comes to failed transfers and embryo loss?How can communities like Your Fertility Village provide support through infertility and loss?Links mentioned in the episode: Local listeners: Join Jacqueline at the annual SHARE Walk to Remember to honor, connect, and support those impacted by pregnancy and infant loss.Not local or can't make the event, but want to support? Donate to help provide comfort and resources to grieving families.✨ Free Resource for You ✨Want to feel more confident and prepared at your next doctor's appointment? I created a simple, one-page tool just for you — the Doctor's Appointment Prep Sheet.With space to track your symptoms, jot down questions, and take notes, this free worksheet will help you walk into your appointment feeling empowered and walk out with clarity. 

For the month of October, in honor of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, we will be sharing special interviews with Pamela Presler, LCSW, CPLC.In this episode, we ask Pam all the questions we've heard loss parents ask the most.

October is Pregnancy, Infant and Child Loss Awareness Month.  All month long we will honor our babies gone to heaven far too soon. Imagine experiencing two losses in less than two years? Today's guest experienced two miscarriages within 18 months.  Kayanna Mooreland-Law experienced a miscarriage at 11 weeks and birthed at home in the restroom.  She went onto experience another threatened miscarriage at 6 weeks and labored also with the pregnancy and miscarried at home. In this episode Kayanna shares how she is surviving pregnancy loss and being in a high risk pregnancy, and how she made the decision to become a Sisters in Loss Birth and Bereavement Doula. This episode is for you to listen to if you have ever experienced multiple miscarriages and delivered at home, and want to know how to turn your pain into purpose by enrolling in the Sisters in Loss Birth and Bereavement Doula course.  www.sistersinloss.com/doulatraining Become a Sisters in Loss Birth Bereavement, and Postpartum Doula Here Living Water Doula Services Book Recommendations and Links Below You can shop my Amazon Store for the Book Recommendations You can follow Sisters in Loss on Social Join our Black Moms in Loss Online Weekly Grief Support Group Join the Sisters in Loss Online Community Sisters in Loss TV Youtube Channel Sisters in Loss Instagram Sisters in Loss Facebook Sisters in Loss Twitter You can follow Erica on Social Erica's Website Erica's Instagram Erica's Facebook Erica's Twitter

It is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, and so today we're having a tough but important conversation with Chaney from Heaven's Gain Ministries. We'll be talking about:The disenfranchised grief of infant loss during pregnancyCollection options at home and at the hospital for burialMemorializing babies who have passed awayHow parishes can help couples experiencing a miscarriageEncouragement for couples who were not able to bury their babyIf you have suffered the traumatic loss of your baby during pregnancy: "Your grief is valid, your story is valid, and we want to be here for you."God loves you, and so do we.Links:Heaven's Gain MinistriesHeaven's Gain Hotline: 513-888-4200Ministries, Counseling, and Spiritual Direction Links

Send us a textHOW TO DEAL WITH GRIEF AND TRAUMA is completely self-funded, produced, and edited by me, Nathalie Himmelrich.Consider making a small donation to support the Podcast: bit.ly/SupportGTPodcast. Thank you! For more information, please visit Nathalie's website, join the podcast's Instagram page, and subscribe to the newsletter to receive updates on future episodes here.About today's episodeDuring October, which is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, we will dedicate all the episodes to increasing awareness around what parents experience. Today, we feature a conversation with Jennifer Beatty-Kwan.This was the podcast's first episode where the guest was a medical doctor, sharing her experience of the loss of her infant daughter. Still today it remains one of the top 10 favorite episodes on the podcast. About this week's guestJennifer is a mom of three, two living and one angel. She is a board-certified family medicine physician, dedicating her professional life to comprehensive care for all of her patients, and is passionate about continuous and lifelong learning. She spends her private life exploring the world around us, near and far, with her children and wonderful husband. Jennifer's daughter, Neve, passed in 2022 at the age of 9 weeks. Jennifer carries the memory of her daughter's sweet and kind soul with her in every facet of her life, and considers it to be the greatest honor to have known, held, and to continue to love her.Support the show

Remember when Kelly mentioned she might have had an allergic reaction to anchovies in Detroit? Well, it turns out she was onto something as it happened again and this time sent her to the ER! After some time at home recovering, she's feeling better and getting ready to get into her purse era as she has to start carrying an EpiPen wherever she goes. The time recovering also allowed Kelly to finally watch "The Summer I Turned Pretty" and she has some hot takes. Plus, the TikTok creator that she spent a lot of time consuming and how it's inspiring Kelly to get into her bread era.  Speaking of bread eras, Lizz is getting ready to get into her sourdough era thanks to a party from one of her neighbors. She's having a "Soup, Sourdough and Sips" party and this is something we can all get on board with. Now Lizz needs to start planning an adult party of her own and has some really great ideas.  In Industry News, Kelly can't wait to get into her newest press car, a Toyota Grand Highlander. Lizz is ecstatic to hear that the Nissan Xterra is getting a reboot and will be back on the market in 2029. Will it be worth the wait?  Crock-tober continues as Kelly and Lizz give their take on last week's chicken and dumplings recipe. They had completely different experiences and only one of them added the recipe to their cookbook. What's on the menu this week? It's a butter chicken dish that sounds incredibly flavorful!  Finally, in honor of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, Kelly and Lizz share the story of Teddy, Letty and the cardinal that came as a comfort to one family. 

In honor of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, Tara sits down with psychologist and author Jessica Zucker, founder of the viral #IHadAMiscarriage movement, to discuss the profound impact of sharing personal stories about miscarriage and women's health. Together, they unpack how storytelling can be both a form of healing and a catalyst for cultural change. Tara shares how Jessica's work personally impacted her and gave her the confidence to share with her own story of loss. From breaking the silence around pregnancy loss to challenging long-held stigmas, Tara and Jessica explore how vulnerability can create connection and why open, honest conversations are essential for women everywhere. Their discussion explores the modern realities of motherhood, including the pressures shaped by social media, the influence of cultural expectations, and the importance of raising daughters who feel empowered to speak openly about their bodies and emotions. Ultimately, this episode is a call to normalize women's health conversations, celebrate the strength in shared experience, and remind listeners that no one has to navigate these challenges alone. If you've ever felt like no one would understand your story, listen to this episode. Links: https://www.drjessicazucker.com/ https://www.instagram.com/ihadamiscarriage https://amzn.to/3IZpk8O Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this deeply moving episode of What I Wish I Knew After Pregnancy Loss, host Sharna Southan speaks with Bina Jesani, a pregnancy and baby loss grief coach from the UK. Bina shares her 23-year journey navigating multiple losses—an ectopic pregnancy, the neonatal death of her son Krishan, and an early miscarriage—and how these experiences shaped her calling to support other bereaved parents. In this episode, you'll hear: Bina's story of her ectopic pregnancy at 5 weeks and the emotional aftermath of minimal support Her 4-year fertility journey and the eventual birth of her daughter The heartbreaking loss of her son Krishan, who passed away just two days after birth The pivotal moment in the hospital when well-meaning advice affected how she honored her grief Why the ectopic pregnancy recovery was more difficult than her neonatal loss (and what made the difference) The hierarchy of grief—and why all pregnancy loss deserves validation, regardless of gestation How Bina supports both individuals and couples through one-on-one and couples coaching The importance of fathers having their own safe space to process grief Why saying your baby's name out loud brings healing Tools and approaches for navigating anniversaries and trigger dates The healing power of hearing your story through others' eyes Key Takeaways: Do what feels right for YOU in your grief—don't let others dictate how you should honor your baby There is no hierarchy in pregnancy loss; your grief is valid at any stage Couples grieve differently and need both individual and shared support Bereavement support shouldn't be limited to October—bereaved parents need support year-round Speaking your baby's name and sharing their story is a powerful act of healing Connect with Bina: Instagram: @bina.jesani Website: binajesani.com (featuring healing blogs about her journey) This episode is part of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, honouring all babies gone too soon. Connect with Sharna: Apply for the Certification: HERE IG: Biz Mentorship: @instituteofhealing_pl IG: Podcast: @pregnancyloss_podcast IG: Loss Support & Certifications: @insitituteofhealing.losssupport LinkedIn: @sharnasouthan Important Note Content shared in this episode is not medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider for medical guidance. Be gentle with yourself, and thank you for joining us in opening up these important conversations. Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify For those seeking guidance and support, this episode is a reminder that you are not alone, and there are resources and communities ready to help you through your healing journey. Thank you for tuning in, and if you found this episode valuable, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. We look forward to supporting you in the next episode.

Send us a textOctober is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, and with it comes a deeply meaningful PAIL Mini Series here on How to Deal With Grief and Trauma.In this opening episode, we explore two central themes:Your grief is real and valid – recognizing that every loss, no matter when or how it occurred, deserves acknowledgment and compassion.How to show up without fixing – learning to be present with someone's pain without trying to solve or soften it.

Send us a textHOW TO DEAL WITH GRIEF AND TRAUMA is completely self-funded, produced, and edited by me, Nathalie Himmelrich.Consider making a small donation to support the Podcast: bit.ly/SupportGTPodcast. Thank you! For more information, please visit Nathalie's website, join the podcast's Instagram page, and subscribe to the newsletter to receive updates on future episodes here.About this week's episodeDuring October, which is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, we will dedicate all the episodes to increasing awareness around what parents experience. Today, we feature a conversation with Rachel Tenpenny.This was the podcast's first episode ever and still today it remains one of the top 10 favorite episode on the podcast. About this week's guestHelping people through grief is Rachel's passion. After her twin baby daughters Aubrey and Ellie died in 2008, she made a promise to them that she'd learn how to heal after loss and share what she learned with everyone who wants to heal too. Rachel has spent more than a decade making good on her promise and has helped hundreds of clients build a meaningful and purposeful life after loss.Support the show

Good news: Lizz is back in her home! Bad news: it's not fully done yet. But they are getting there and it feels good to be back in her own space. Expect a lot of before and after content to come from the remodel. Kelly isn't done with her home projects either as the next one is going to soon have her whole family in the recently vacated basement at her parents house.  ⁠CLICK HERE⁠ to join Lizz on ShopMy.  Spoiler alert: Kelly and Lizz are recapping 'Dancing with the Stars' and they have a LOT to talk about! Who deserved better scores? Did the right person go home? Plus, why Lizz needs to have a word with Disney+ and this being a "family friendly" show.  In Last Three Transactions, Lizz has been doing a LOT of transacting to get the finishing touches done on her home. There's the silver wipes to clean the plate her mom won in the pageant in the talent competition (btw did you know she sang for the Pope?!?). Then the Marine Corps. sticker so she won't get pulled over by a park ranger again. Yes, there's a story there. Meanwhile, Kelly is spending money on dry cleaners, hand steamers and a mini karaoke machine.  For Ditch the Drive-Thru, Kelly is making a go-to favorite that is easy and satisfying. Plus, fresh made home cookies with a recipe that always slaps.  It is October and Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, which means the return of Blake's Besties. Each episode this month, Kelly and Lizz will be sharing the stories from listeners of their little ones gone too soon and celebrating the short lives they lived. 

For the month of October, in honor of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, we will be sharing special interviews with Pamela Presler, LCSW, CPLC. In this episode, we introduce Pam, how we met Pam and what she provides the Emma's Footprints community.

October is Pregnancy, Infant and Child Loss Awareness Month.  All month long we will honor our babies gone to heaven far too soon.   Have you heard of recurrent pregnancy loss? Recurrent Pregnancy Loss is defined by two or more failed pregnancies and is considered distinct from infertility. When the cause is unknown, each pregnancy loss merits careful review to determine whether specific evaluation may be appropriate, and after two or more losses, a thorough evaluation is warranted.  Today's guest experienced 5 miscarriages after having her baby girl, one being an ectopic pregnancy where she lost her fallopian tube, and then was diagnosed with secondary infertility.  Anesha Stanley's first pregnancy ended with a miscarriage in 2014. Three months later she found out she was pregnant with her rainbow baby girl, Sinai. She waited two years before trying to conceive again. In 2017 we began experiencing recurrent pregnancy losses. Miscarriage #2 on January 14, 2017. An ectopic pregnancy #3, November 1, 2017 was treated with methotrexate. Anesha went onto experience two more losses and was diagnosed with secondary infertility and tubal failure.   In this episode, Anesha takes us back to what it was like experiencing the highs of finding out she was pregnant and the lows and pain of miscarriage.  She shares how she felt after being diagnosed with secondary infertility and tubal failure, and how and why she started her non profit Keys of Hope Foundation and became a Sisters in Loss Birth & Bereavement Doula. Become a Sisters in Loss Birth Bereavement, and Postpartum Doula Here Living Water Doula Services Book Recommendations and Links Below You can shop my Amazon Store for the Book Recommendations You can follow Sisters in Loss on Social Join our Black Moms in Loss Online Weekly Grief Support Group Join the Sisters in Loss Online Community Sisters in Loss TV Youtube Channel Sisters in Loss Instagram Sisters in Loss Facebook Sisters in Loss Twitter You can follow Erica on Social Erica's Website Erica's Instagram Erica's Facebook Erica's Twitter

Click here to Join 'Wrapped in Light' This October  Welcome to the Smooth Stones podcast. I'm Amy Watson, a life after baby loss coach, and I am thrilled to bring you an exciting announcement. In this episode, I share the details of 'Wrapped in Light,' a 31-day support community for loss mamas grieving during Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. We'll explore how to infuse more light into your life during tough times, featuring daily uplifting messages, cozy self-care ideas, and gentle encouragement. Additionally, I reflect on the importance of seeking light even in our darkest moments, using experiences from my own life, including a personal story involving my daughter. If you, or anyone you know, are dealing with miscarriage, stillbirth, or baby loss, I invite you to join this free gift of daily light. Let's come together to support and uplift one another this October. Don't forget to sign up and invite a friend to share in 'Wrapped in Light.' 00:00 Welcome to Smooth Stones Podcast 00:43 Sponsor Shoutout: Chocolate Covered Cinnamon Bears 01:30 Introducing Wrapped in Light: 31 Days of Support 01:56 The Emotional Weight of October 03:05 Personal Reflections and the Need for Light 04:04 How Wrapped in Light Will Help You 05:30 Join the Community and Share the Light 07:51 Finding Light in Darkness: A Personal Story 10:23 Final Thoughts and Invitation Get support from Amy! Click HERE Follow me on Instagram! @amy.smoothstonescoaching Visit my website. Photo by Canva Music by ZingDog on Pond5  

Send us a textHOW TO DEAL WITH GRIEF AND TRAUMA is completely self-funded, produced, and edited by me, Nathalie Himmelrich. Consider making a small donation to support the Podcast: bit.ly/SupportGTPodcast. Thank you! For more information, please visit Nathalie's website, join the podcast's Instagram page, and subscribe to the newsletter to receive updates on future episodes here.About this week's episodeWelcome to a special series of podcast episodes in honor of the 10th anniversary of my first book, Grieving Parents: Surviving Loss as a Couple, published in 2014. To mark this milestone, I'm reconnecting with the same parents I initially interviewed for the book, offering a unique opportunity to revisit their stories and gain a deeper understanding of their journeys—now, with the perspective of a decade. The month of October was Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, this series is dedicated to showcasing how grieving parents have coped with their loss and trauma over the years. These episodes aim to offer a long-term view of life after the loss of a pregnancy or infant, providing comfort, insight and hope to those who may still be navigating their grief.Additionally, I'm excited to offer Healing Steps, my audio course, at 25% off. I decided to extend this offer for another two months until the end of December. Use the coupon code HSOCT24 to access the course and begin your journey toward healing.About this week's guestAlexa Bigwarte is Kathryn's mother. Here is what Alexa shared in response to the biggest things that have changed about your grief over the 10 years: “Everything. My loss was relatively new when we first talked, now it's been almost 13 years. I see grief through a different lens. It's not raw anymore; my focus is completely on healing and continuing to heal, not staying stuck in the pain.”Alexa Bigwarfe is an author, speaker, publishing consultant, and community builder. Her writing career began after her infant daughter passed away at two days old, and she turned to writing for healing. Her first book, Sunshine After the Storm, A Survival Guide for the Grieving Mother, has helped thousands of grieving mothers. Her most recent tool for grieving mothers, Sisterhood of the Healing Hearts: Permission to Thrive, A 6-Month Guided Journal for GSupport the showFind support: Transforming Your Grief Course Support the show: Become a supporter of the show! Starting at $3/month Join Facebook Group - Grief and Trauma Support Network Download the FREE grief resource eBook Book a Discovery Call Leave a review Follow on socials: Instagram Facebook Website

Whether you have lost a pregnancy, an infant or an older child, or you know of someone who has, this episode is for you.  Today, we honor Infant Loss Awareness Month with a very moving conversation with author, Chris Manion.   We answer questions like: How do you incorporate the loss into your life? What are good strategies for seeking support? Which commonly held beliefs around pregnancy and telling the family may need to be re-considered? What do you say to someone who has lost? About Chris: Chris Manion is an award winning speaker and author of three books. You can find her book, The Light We Cannot See here: https://a.co/d/3ERa1r9 More resources for pregnancy and infant loss: Postpartum Support International (PSI) has pregnancy and infant loss support groups. Loss & Grief in Pregnancy & Postpartum | Postpartum Support International (PSI): https://www.postpartum.net PSI also lists resources such as · Compassionate Friends - comfort for loss of any child/grandchild; (has Spanish/other language versions) · Miscarriage Matters community, · M.E.N.D. (Mommies Enduring Neonatal Death) is a Christian non-profit, · Miscarriage for Men, · Hope MOMMIES non-profit, · Rachel's Gift · helpline 800-944-4773, · tool to track your symptoms to discuss with a medical provider, · Sisters in Loss replaces silence with storytelling around pregnancy infant loss, and infertility of black women · Stay Legacy Foundation – virtual grief support groups including Spanish

Summary In this episode, Jess shares a harrowing experience of a hospital visit with Amari, highlighting the importance of safety and quick decision-making in parenting. The discussion transitions into family dynamics, the challenges of managing health and medication, and the excitement of kids' sports activities. Jess also reflects on a birthday celebration for her partner, followed by a shocking dating story shared by Savanna, emphasizing the need for thorough research when meeting new people. Savanna and Jess reflect on their high school experiences, sharing nostalgic memories and humorous anecdotes about their time at a private Christian school. They delve into the eerie aspects of their old school, including its haunted history and the lack of supervision during their gym classes. The discussion transitions to the impact of their upbringing on their parenting styles, particularly regarding issues of modesty and gender expectations. Jess opens up about her personal experiences with pregnancy and infant loss, emphasizing the importance of awareness and support for those going through similar struggles. The conversation is a blend of humor, reflection, and heartfelt sharing, highlighting the complexities of growing up and navigating adulthood. For more resources for Pregnancy & Infant loss, go to https://www.marchofdimes.org/pregnancyandinfantlossmonth Follow, Like, Subscribe: @mrsjessicadurand @savannaosborne @thisisntapodcast

For Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, Tara welcomes Michelle Valiukenas, a mother, advocate, and founder of The Colette Louise Tisdahl Foundation. After the loss of her angel daughter, Colette, Michelle started the foundation, which provides financial aid, education, and advocacy to support families navigating high-risk pregnancies, NICU stays, and loss. Michelle's mission is to create a world where every choice, parent, and family is supported and empowered. In this raw conversation, Tara and Michelle explore topics like infertility, pregnancy loss, infant loss, and the importance of community.  This episode is a must-listen for anyone who has experienced pregnancy loss or infant loss, or knows someone who has. Links: www.colettelouise.com Facebook: @colettetisdahl Instagram: @colettelouisetisdahl Twitter: @thetisdahl Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-colette-louise-tisdahl-foundation/

It's October...now what? This month is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month and each one of us acknowledges it differently. In today's eisode I'm breaking down what this month is all about, what options are available, and the top 10 questions I see people struggling to answer when it comes to HOW the heck we "celebrate" thirty-one days that can seem to require a lot from our already broken hearts.   Get support from Amy! Click HERE Follow me on Instagram! @amy.smoothstonescoaching Visit my website. Photo by Canva Music by ZingDog on Pond5