The Blindsided

Join us as we speak with Rob Reider, Co-Founder and Exec. Director of the Sad Dads Club.   Rob and his wife Tehliah lost their daughter Lila to stillbirth in December of 2017.  Through his grief, Rob co-founded SAD DADS CLUB alongside Jay (Bella’s dad) and Chris (Izzy’s dad) to create a space where fathers can connect and support one another through pregnancy and infant loss. This growin...

In our first episode in 2025, we spoke to Kim, a Philadelphia-area mom who is navigating her life after the loss of her 3rd son, David. Kim and her husband found out early in their pregnancy, that there was a high likelihood that their baby had Trisomy 13, and it was later confirmed after an amniocentesis. She had a wonderful doctor who was supportive when finding out they would be carrying D...

In this  episode of The Blindsided, we sit down with Bridget, a Philadelphia mom who is navigating the unthinkable. We first met Bridget at the Lucas James fundraiser event, and her story touched us profoundly. Bridget and her husband recently faced the heartbreaking loss of their beloved son, Keegan. Born on February 28th of this year, Keegan was born a healthy baby. However, just a week aft...

Liz is a mom of two to Aria (would be 4) and Oliver (3). She is married to her high school sweetheart, Rob. After losing Aria to stillbirth, Liz has been trying to find a way to help other loss families and is currently in school for diagnostic medical sonography. She hopes that through this career, she will be able to further ensure thorough ultrasounds for all pregnant people and help provide su...

Join us as we talk with Brad Entrekin, wife to Jenna and dad to Owen, Emily and Connor.  On November 11, 2016, their family's world was forever changed when they learned that just days before his scheduled birthday, Connor's heart had stopped.  Brad speaks openly about his thoughts, feelings and emotions at that time and gives advice to other fathers who have suffered a similar loss. Tha...

In this episode we sit down with Dr. Terrell Hatzilias as she shares the story of the life and legacy of her son Kegan.  Dr. Hatzilias is a neuroscientist and medical writer. She is the proud mother of two children, her living daughter and stillborn son. Since the death of her son, Terrell has made stillbirth prevention and advocacy her passion. She has successfully lobbied SMFM to update pre...

On April 28th, we attended the fundraising event at Spartan Gym to honor Lucas James Swartz. We were lucky enough to speak with his mom Amber, twice on our podcast! During the event, we we are able to conduct mini-interviews and heard some beautiful stories of love and loss from other loss parents. The event raised over $13,000, which was then donated to the following local non-profits: Aubrey's A...

As the overseer of the Perinatal Bereavement Program, Ann ensures that families grappling with the loss of a pregnancy or an infant have access to a comprehensive array of services aimed at providing solace and assistance. Furthermore, Coyle plays a pivotal role in organizing Run with the Docs, an annual 5K event held outside Virtua Voorhees Hospital, which serves as a fundraiser for the Perinatal...

In this deeply moving episode, we have the privilege of sitting down with Lou and Hope as they share their unique and heart-wrenching stories of love, loss, and friendship. Lou, originally from France, met her soulmate while working in the United States. Living nearby in South Jersey, Lou and her husband Patrick embarked on the journey of parenthood during the challenging times of the pandemic in...

If you didn't know, Siblings Day is April 10th every year!  We wanted to bring you, and your kids, something special so we interviewed the sibling (Emily) of a baby who was born still (Connor).   ------ Emily is 12 years old, and a sister to her two brothers Owen and Connor. Connor was born silently in 2016 when Emily was just 4 years old. Since that time, Emily has continued to speak of...

In this episode, we were fortunate to sit down with Nikki Berry, a former OR nurse turned nurse educator and researcher with a focus on the grief and trauma of perinatal loss. The focus of her research came about as a result of her own tragic life experiences. Nikki’s niece, Ayden, was born with a life limiting condition-anencephaly. As she watched her family go through this loss and tried to offe...

This episode we sat down with mom Ashley Kreyskop-Naglak from Levittown Pennsylvania. She lives there with her husband Blake and their furry friends. Ashley and her husband Blake learned they were pregnant with their daughter Nora in January of 2023. The pregnancy was uncomplicated until about 26 weeks when Ashley started to experience rib pain. After going to the hospital, being treated and disch...

How lucky are we to sit down with Amber Swartz again? You asked, she answered! This episode we go over some listener questions for Amber. She continues to amaze us with her passion and positivity in the midst of losing her son, Lucas James. Thank you Amber for sharing your raw and relatable reality. Amber and her husband Nick are hosting a fundraiser on April 13th, 2024 at Spartan Gym in Bensalem,...

Brittney Basquez will be sharing the story of her daughter Aria with us.  Brittney is a stay-at-home mom living in South Jersey with her son, daughter and fiance'.   She lost her daughter Aria, at 20 weeks 6 days gestation on April 27, 2021. After a very complicated pregnancy with her son, who was born with some medical issues, Brittney was nervous to be pregnant again.  She was wor...

After Ana tragically lost her son Owen to stillbirth on October 3, 2015, she redirected her focus towards advocacy, prevention, education, and raising awareness. Active under the moniker “Still My Son” on social media platforms, she draws strength and encouragement from the loss community as she tirelessly strives for change in honor of all infants who left too soon. While nothing could replace th...

Mom, Tina Rouh, tells the story of her sweet daughter Madelynn.  Maddie, as many now call her, was born in December of 2019 and tragically passed away a few short days later at home due to SUIDS. Her family is always sure to include her in everything they do, and they have spent countless hours doing charity work in her honor. They work closely with The Unforgotten Haven in Blackwood, NJ . Ti...

Mom Amber Thompson tells the story of the pregnancy and birth of her son, Lucas James. Amber is a mom, wife (CONGRATS!), friend, hair artist, and true light from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Interviewing Amber was a pleasure, she possesses a truly positive vibe, light, and soul. Amber experienced a gradual decrease in fetal movement which led her to be evaluated at the hospital. Upon arriving they...

Melanie is a health coach, personal trainer, yoga teacher and wife to the best husband, Pieter. They just moved to the US (Cape Cod) after living (and giving birth) in Switzerland. Melanie’s pregnancy complications started during a routine 20 week ultrasound where they noticed some abnormal findings. After sending them for further genetic testing, her son was diagnosed with a rare mutation of Noon...

Mom Sara Shepherd tells the story of the pregnancy and birth of her son, Oliver. Sara’s story is near and dear to us because we have been fortunate to watch her journey over the last few years. Sara is a mom, wife, friend, and middle school math teacher in NJ. Over a period of weeks Sara experienced a concealed abruption which led to an emergent delivery. In this episode, Sara addresses multiple i...

We are thinking of you this holiday season and wanted to share some advice we have learned through the years. When navigating the holiday season after the loss of your baby, please do what works best for you and your family. If someone you love is grieving, there are many ways you can support them as well! Most importantly, have a Happy Thanksgiving, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year.  Than...

Meet me, One of your hosts-Nicole :) In this episode I share the story of the birth of my own daughter Christiana. As a young mom, I knew little about miscarriage and nothing about stillbirth, only finding out some around me had experienced it after my own loss.  I was able to navigate my loss through a local support group, and amazing bereavement nurse, family & friends who "get it", and...

Mom Erin Epstein tells the story of the pregnancy and birth of her twins Madelyn and Dylan.  Erin's pregnancy was complicated by PPROM and she then lost her son Dylan. Through miraculous interventions she was able to maintain her pregnancy with Madelyn and then delivered her preterm. Madelyn lived for two months but passed away after being diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension. In this episod...

Mom Julie Shapiro tells the story of the pregnancy and birth of her daughter, Aubrey. While her pregnancy was seemingly uncomplicated, Aubrey's growth rapidly declined and she unfortunately had a cord accident.  In this episode, Julie discusses the multiple issues surrounding her pregnancy, secondary infertility, and research related to COVID's potential impact. Julie was able to survive her...

Mom Jackie Mancinelli tells the story of the pregnancy and birth of her son, Richard. Over a period of days Jackie experienced a fetal maternal hemorrhage which led to an emergent delivery. In this episode, Jackie addresses multiple issues surrounding her miscarriage and pregnancy, including outdated information found on the internet and family leave and benefits for mothers experiencing loss.&nbs...

Mom Mia Searles tells the story of losing her beautiful twins Atticus & Vyolette. Mia’s twin pregnancy came to an abrupt end at just 20 weeks gestation due to Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes (PPROM). In this episode, Mia addresses multiple issues surrounding her loss and future pregnancies. This is a relatable story for those who have experienced loss of multiples and those going throug...