Pregnancy Loss and Motherhood

Vallen discusses the topic of denying oneself after experiencing the loss of a baby. She shares her personal experience and the realization that she stopped taking care of herself as a way of punishing herself. Vallen highlights the importance of confronting these self-denials to move forward. She also mentions the loss of identity and intimacy as other areas where she denied herself. Vallen encou...

In this episode, Vallen Webb discusses the importance of sharing the experience of pregnancy loss and seeking connection and community. She emphasizes that talking about the loss and sharing stories is a crucial step towards healing. Vallen challenges the narrative that talking about babies who have passed away will prevent healing, and instead asserts that sharing and connecting with others who h...

In this episode, Vallen Webb and Damiana discuss the importance of supporting families through pregnancy loss and the role of doulas in advocating for patients. They highlight the challenges faced by medical providers in addressing perinatal loss and the need for improved communication and language. Vallen shares her personal experience and emphasizes the importance of compassionate care. They als...

In this episode, the Vallen Webb discusses her identity crisis after experiencing a stillbirth. She shares how the loss of her child caused her to question her sense of self and navigate the challenges of grief and parenting. The conversation explores the duality of grief and gratitude, the fear and stagnation that can follow loss, and the importance of finding purpose and growth in the healing pr...

In this episode, Vallen Webb discusses the morbid truths and experiences of stillbirth and miscarriage. She emphasizes the importance of providing a voice and support for mothers who have lost babies and normalizing their experiences. The host shares her personal story of losing her daughter and the conflicting emotions and thoughts she had during that time. She explores five morbid truths related...

In this conversation, Kate Carson and Vallen Webb discuss the importance of reconnecting with pleasure and the body after experiencing baby loss. They explore the concept of setting aside time for pleasure and listening to the instincts of the body. The conversation delves into the physical rehabilitation and alternative modalities available for healing. They also touch on navigating medical traum...

Today I have the absolute honor and pleasure to talk with Barb Higgins. This woman is a culmination of so many things I don't know how to explain all she is and all she does. I hope you get so much out of this episode, I know I did. She has a way of making you feel comfortable and safe. Throughout her story, Barb emphasizes the importance of community and support for mothers who have experienced c...

In this episode, Vallen Webb discusses 10 things you'd never know about pregnancy loss. She emphasizes the lasting impact of pregnancy loss and the difficulty in trusting oneself after experiencing such a loss. Vallen highlights the importance of recognizing that a pregnancy loss involves the loss of a baby. She explores the impact of pregnancy loss on relationships and the sadness that can be ass...

15 must-haves after pregnancy loss! Your favorite drink! IF anyone asks what you want- ask them to grab your favorite coffee or tea or a gift card to your favorite place. This gives you somewhere to go to get out of the house as well. Your memories. Photos, trinkets, anything tangible you can hold to grieve and mourn. EXCEDERIN EXTRA STRENGTH. The crying… all the crying it hurts so much. Make sure...

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This is one of my favorite conversations! I know you will love it too. We talk about honoring the human experience, listening to the spirit of the baby, journey of healing and grief, the magic of life and death and the journey of souls. If you understand energetics and that the world we live in is built upon vibrations and energy this conversation will give you chills. Lauren is a baby soul commun...

When you lose a baby. You lose parts of you that you didn’t realize existed. You lose the version of yourself that you are and will never be that person again. This loss is so profound and so painfully visceral, it feels like dying- only your not. Not physically dying anyways. Parts of yourself go up in flames and come back down as ash and it is up to you to rise up from those ashes like a phoenix...

This conversation goes into SO many aspects of parenting, motherhood and loss. We talk about the victim mentality that we have when things go terribly wrong in our life and how we have to make the choice or decide that we are going to find something good out of it. Even when our baby died/dies. We can choose to find something positive from it, even if it takes some times. Links + Resources: 💌 Joi...

This episode is filled with ah-ha moments for me. Marie is filled with knowledge and experience. If you have been here for a while you know I have a strained and toxic relationship with my mother and our relationship has been filled with conditional love as long as I remember. We talk about conditional love, striving for connection and approval, healing mother wounds and overcoming guilt and shame...

When I talk about normalizing pregnancy loss, a huge point in doing this work is so that women can find each other. When someone tells their story, others are more likely to share theirs as well. This creates connection and then it beautifully and subtly creates community. One by one women are sharing their stories. They are sharing their feelings, thoughts, and everything in between. Loss changes...

My friends would visit and bring me coffee, just seeing their faces and being with me brought me so much hope and life. My bestie visiting for a week and making me laugh was hope. Sitting outside in the sunshine and letting in soak in was hope. Watching others from afar have babies that lived…was hope. Watching the world move on, even when it seemed to do so without me… was hope. Watching the seas...

What's next? You start doing it little by little with these little moments, it will happen without you even knowing at first before you start to become more aware of it. You'll have moments when you are grieving or crying and you will have these small clips or visions or glimmers if you will .These little moments of hope, joy, love, or dreams. You will see the light, the sun, you will see beyond t...

The first week you think about all you have lost. The future you imagined, the dreams you had for your baby, yourself and your family, that included them. You think about how unfair it is. You question your faith or spirituality because who would make this a part of our “destiny” something we HAVE to go through to become who we are meant to be. You start thinking about having another baby, you nee...

If you want to know more about me... your host, Vallen, this episode has it all. I figured it was time to connect with you all in a different way. Sharing who I am, who I was and where I am going! Pregnancy Loss Education Course... Learn more HERE! www.vallenwebb.com for free resources, the blog and more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vallen89/message

Prioritize your self-care. When you are grieving and in a place of deep despair and sadness, it is physically hard to move to even do the most mundane of tasks. It is essential that you try your best to take care of yourself physically, emotionally, and mentally. Grief can be draining, so make sure you're getting enough rest, eating well, and finding ways to cope with your emotions in healthy ways...

There are a few things that can get us through this devastating loss. Two of these things are goals and purpose. A lot of us try and find purpose after stillbirth or miscarriage. Some of us discover and create goals to keep us on an upward path. These two things help bring hope back in the picture. Something to look forward to and work towards. I also believe it helps speed up the healing process....

Helping children navigate grief is a sensitive and crucial task. Here are evidence-based strategies to support them during this challenging journey: 1. Open Communication: Encourage children to express their feelings and thoughts about the loss. Create a safe space for open discussions and validate their emotions. Be patient; sometimes they may not immediately understand or articulate their feelin...

Normalizing pregnancy loss involves making the conversation around stillbirth and miscarriage more common and accepted within society. The goal is to create an environment where individuals can openly discuss their experiences without fear of judgment or shame. It's interesting that we're trying to normalize something as profound as death, which society often tries to distance itself from due to i...

This is such a good episode. I give you 10 actionable ways to love yourself after pregnancy loss. Using self-care, self-aware(ness) and self-love. Sometimes after a stillbirth or miscarriage, we neglect ourselves because we blame ourselves. But I want to remind you, you did nothing wrong and that loving yourself isn't hurting the memory of your baby or make you a bad mom. Sometimes we feel like we...

to exploring the complexities of anxiety and how it can manifest in our lives after experiencing pregnancy loss. Anxiety is a common struggle for many of us, and while some may have coping mechanisms, the aftermath of a painful event can bring forth a whole new set of fears, worries, and intrusive thoughts that can be daunting to navigate. In this podcast, we talk about my personal journey after e...