The Pregnancy After Loss Podcast

Have you ever wondered how to help your partner truly understand your emotional journey during pregnancy after loss? Pregnancy after miscarriage or stillbirth can bring a mix of hope, fear, grief, and vulnerability — often all at once. And while you and your partner may be walking the same path, your emotional experiences can feel worlds apart. In this episode, we cover: The emotional complexities...

Have you ever wondered how a personalized birth affirmation board can empower you during pregnancy after loss? In this episode, we will cover: The importance of positive affirmations in shifting your mindset for an empowered birth after miscarriage or stillbirth. Why creating a birth affirmation board can help you stay grounded and confident as you prepare for your rainbow baby’s arrival. How to s...

Have you ever wondered how journaling can support healing and help you hold hope during pregnancy after loss? In this episode, we explore how journaling can become a powerful, compassionate companion during a rainbow pregnancy. You’ll learn how putting words to your experience can help you process grief, honor your loss, and gently create space for hope alongside fear. In this episode, we discuss:...

Have you ever wondered if feeling disconnected from your rainbow baby during pregnancy after loss is normal—and what to do about it? In this episode, we will cover: The emotional reasons behind feeling distant or detached during pregnancy after miscarriage or stillbirth. Why disconnection can be a form of self-protection, and how to gently move toward connection when you’re ready. How to nurture y...

Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to experience pregnancy after loss while being fully held in hope, safety, and care as you carry your rainbow baby? In this episode, we will cover: The quiet ways a sanctuary-centered doula supports your heart and nervous system during pregnancy after loss. Why pregnancy after miscarriage or pregnancy after stillbirth requires deeper emotional care to...

Friends! This is episode 100 of The Pregnancy After Loss Podcast! Here's what I've learned after 100 episodes of sharing stories, advice, and wisdom about pregnancy after loss. In this episode, we will cover: The key insights I’ve gained through sharing my journey and interviewing guests over the past 100 episodes. Why creating this podcast has been such a transformative and healing experi...

Have you ever wondered how to protect your peace and find hope in pregnancy after loss when the holiday season feels heavy? In this episode, we will cover: The surprising ways simplifying your holiday plans can support joy and emotional steadiness in pregnancy after loss Why reducing commitments can strengthen your sense of hope in pregnancy after miscarriage or stillbirth How creating spaciousnes...

Have you ever wondered how to hold both grief and hope in pregnancy after loss during the holidays? In this episode, we will cover: The tender balance of navigating joy and sorrow in pregnancy after loss during a season that amplifies both. Why your heart may feel pulled in opposite directions as you prepare for the holidays in a rainbow pregnancy. How to create emotional safety, honor your baby,...

Have you ever wondered how to hold onto hope in pregnancy when grief and fear feel too heavy to carry? In this episode, we will cover: The way gratitude can feel possible again during pregnancy after loss, even when your heart is still grieving. Why finding moments of hope and joy in a rainbow pregnancy doesn’t mean you’re forgetting your pain. How to gently reconnect with gratitude when pregnancy...

Have you ever wondered what it really looks like to rebuild hope after loss when motherhood takes on forms you never expected? In this episode, we will cover: • The emotional layers of navigating pregnancy after loss while also walking through adoption. • Why hope after loss can feel complicated when pregnancy after miscarriage or stillbirth reshapes your identity. • How your story can expand in u...

Have you ever wondered how life after loss can lead to unexpected paths of love, family, and healing? In this episode, we will cover: The emotional journey of navigating pregnancy loss and finding hope through adoption and fostering. Why choosing your hard in life after loss can become a powerful act of courage and transformation. How parenting after loss reshapes your understanding of love, grief...

Have you ever wondered what true hope looks like in pregnancy after loss when fear and faith collide? In this episode, we will cover: The difference between fragile optimism and lasting hope in pregnancy after miscarriage or stillbirth. Why grounding your joy and confidence in Christ matters when walking through a rainbow pregnancy. How the Gospel reframes hope in pregnancy after loss, giving stre...

Have you ever wondered why pregnancy after loss feels so different from every pregnancy before it? In this episode, we will cover: ​The emotions that come with navigating pregnancy after loss while holding both grief and hope ​Why pregnancy after loss brings unique challenges that can shift the way you view motherhood ​How Rachael’s pregnancy after loss journey—from two earthside babies, to two he...

Have you ever wondered how hope and heartbreak can coexist in the same birth room after pregnancy loss? In this episode, we will cover: The unseen layers of grief that surface in birth spaces after miscarriage or stillbirth. Why awareness and sensitivity in these moments are crucial for families navigating pregnancy after loss. How birthworkers can hold space for both sorrow and hope when supporti...

Have you ever wondered how fear can quietly shape the experience of birth after loss — even when hope feels strong? In this episode, we will cover: The subtle ways fear can show up in pregnancy and birth after loss, even when everything seems “fine.” Why understanding the roots of fear helps you hold space for both hope and grief in a rainbow birth. How to support birth after loss families through...

Have you ever wondered how to hold onto hope in pregnancy after loss when the fear of being triggered feels constant? In this episode, we will cover: The simple yet powerful steps to create safety and stability during pregnancy after loss. Why having a “safe plan” can help you reclaim your sense of peace and joy in a rainbow pregnancy. How understanding your triggers can transform moments of fear...

Have you ever wondered what it really means to help a mom in pregnancy after loss feel like her baby’s memory still matters? In this episode, we will cover: The most meaningful ways to honor a baby’s memory without deepening a mother’s grief during pregnancy after loss. Why remembering a baby after miscarriage or stillbirth can actually bring healing and hope to a rainbow pregnancy. How small gest...

Have you ever wondered what it truly means to hold space for both grief and hope in pregnancy after loss? In this episode, we will cover: The simple yet powerful language shifts that can bring comfort and validation to families navigating pregnancy after miscarriage or stillbirth. Why the words you choose can either deepen a family’s pain or open the door to healing and hope in pregnancy. How to c...

Have you ever wondered how to keep hope alive, even when your pregnancy after loss still ends in another loss? In this episode, we will cover: The power of choosing hope and healing, even when pregnancy after loss ends in heartbreak Why you can still find joy and meaning in pregnancy and in loss, even through grief How to honor your journey and keep moving forward … and a whole lot more! If you’re...

Have you ever wondered how it feels to experience hope and joy in a pregnancy after loss? In this episode, we will cover: The emotions and excitement of welcoming another baby after loss Why embracing birth after loss can transform the way you view hope in pregnancy A few announcements for The Pregnancy After Loss Doula … and a whole lot more! If you’re ready to celebrate hope, joy, and the lesson...

Have you ever wondered how to reframe negative thoughts and overcome worry during pregnancy after loss? In this episode, we will cover: The impact of negative thinking on your mental and emotional well-being during pregnancy after miscarriage or stillbirth. Why reframing your thoughts can help you shift from fear to hope in your journey toward your rainbow baby. How simple, practical strategies ca...

Have you ever wondered how to reframe negative thoughts and overcome worry during pregnancy after loss? In this episode, we explore: The impact of negative thinking on your mental and emotional well-being during pregnancy after miscarriage or stillbirth Why reframing your thoughts can help shift you from fear to hope on your journey toward your rainbow baby Simple, practical strategies to manage w...

Have you ever wondered how to let go of fear and start preparing for your rainbow baby after experiencing loss? In this episode, we will cover: The role fear plays in pregnancy after loss and how to gently release it. Why preparing for your rainbow baby can bring healing and hope into your journey. How shifting your mindset from fear to faith can empower you to make intentional choices for your pr...

Have you ever wondered how to create a self-care routine that honors both your grief and your growing hope during pregnancy after loss? In this episode, we’ll explore: ✨ The importance of emotional self-care during pregnancy after miscarriage or stillbirth ✨ How a personalized routine can help you feel grounded and empowered as you prepare for your rainbow baby ✨ Simple, effective practices to...

Have you ever wondered how to navigate the delicate balance of joy and grief during pregnancy after loss? In this episode, we will cover: The emotional challenges of experiencing pregnancy after loss while preparing for Mother's Day. Why honoring both your grief and your joy is essential during a rainbow pregnancy. How to embrace hope and healing during a holiday that can be particularly difficult...