The Pregnancy After Loss Podcast

In this heartfelt episode of The PAL Doula Podcast, I sit down with Lindsee from Wildflower Birth Services. Lindsee shares her deeply personal journey through two normal pregnancies, the profound loss that followed, and her experience of pregnancy (and home birth!) after loss. Her story is a testament to resilience, love, and grieving with joy. Whether you're navigating your own path after a loss...

This episode dives into intrusive thoughts - what are they? And how can we make sure that they don't control us or define our pregnancy. Also, how can we ensure that the affirmations we are using are actually effective? Let's talk about it! Affirmations for Pregnancy After Loss - https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/947284/126923581055567644/share FREE Workshop: "Shifting Mindsets:...

In this deeply moving episode of The PAL Doula Podcast, I am honored to welcome Kacie, who shares her story of love, loss, and hope. Kacie’s journey begins with the joy of her first living son, followed by the heartbreak of losing her second baby at full-term. Her story doesn’t end there, as she courageously navigates the emotional landscape of pregnancy after loss and ultimately welcomes her rain...

This episode is a gentle conversation with Brooke, from Loss Mama Club. Brooke is a nurse practitioner, a bereavement doula, and a mom to babies in two places. In this conversation, we talk about grief, and give ourselves permission to grieve with joy. May you be encouraged that your feelings are valid. Brooke can be found on Instagram at @lossmamaclub, or online at www.lossmamaclub.com

A beautiful story of loss, pregnancy after loss, NICU stays, and learning to trust birth again. I promise you don't want to miss this one.

This episode is talking about holding space for our babies in both places – on Heaven and earthside. We’re going to talk about allowing ourselves to feel all of the emotions that come with being bereaved parents, especially during pregnancy after loss. And I will be sharing some of my best ideas for honoring your babies who aren’t here, while parenting babies who are present with you. Sign up for...

Did you know that there are doulas who support moms during loss? In this episode, I interview Amy, a bereavement doula who is also the perinatal bereavement coordinator at a hospital in New Hampshire. Amy and I talk about the lack of support for loss families in the medical field and how doulas are helping to bridge that gap. Amy is a game-changer, and I know you'll enjoy listening to her. Amy can...

An official statement of my beliefs around scheduled birth, anxiety during pregnancy after loss, and TFMR. Workshop on managing anxiety during pregnancy after loss: https://www.pregnancyafterlossdoula.com/nurturing-hope

In this episode, I had a chance to sit down and have a heartfelt conversation with my husband. We talked about his perspective on the loss of a baby and the rollercoaster of emotions that come with pregnancy after experiencing such a loss. He shared openly about the deep sense of grief and sadness, but also about the unexpected moments of happiness and hope that emerge amidst the challenges. This...

In this incredible episode with Beka (@beka.xo.co on Instagram), we dive deep into topics like grief & loss, pregnancy after loss, and mother's intuition. It's the sweetest discussion, and you won't want to miss it! Beka mentioned her Pregnancy After Loss journal, "Nurturing Hope," which you can find here: https://bekaxo.com/product/nurturing-hope-a-guided-pregnancy-journal/ Sign up for my upcomin...

PUSH for Empowered Pregnancy is the leading charity for preventing stillbirth. Ana Lepe Vick and Samantha Banerjee join Sarah to talk about preventable stillbirth, as well as the Rainbow Clinic which PUSH has helped start in the US. This conversation is so helpful and important! Where to find PUSH @pushpregnancy (National Stillbirth Prevention non-profit) pushpregnancy.org (Empowered pregnancy tip...

Bekah is the mother of six babies -- three here and three in Heaven. She talks about the dichotomy of parenting through grief and through joy.

PUSH for Empowered Pregnancy is the leading charity for preventing stillbirth. Ana Lepe Vick joins Sarah to talk about preventable stillbirth, as well as the Rainbow Clinic which PUSH has helped start in the US. This conversation is so helpful and important! Where to find PUSH @pushpregnancy (National Stillbirth Prevention non-profit) pushpregnancy.org (Empowered pregnancy tips, tools for preventi...

In this Episode, Kristi shares her story of loss, pregnancy after loss, NICU, and advocacy. She's a powerful voice for knowing the "what" and the "why" so that you can stand up for yourself and your babies. You can find Kristi on Instagram at @amotherschance

"Empowerment" and "Advocacy" are two hot-topic words right now. This episode attempts to define these terms. And it gives an incredibly helpful tool to give you the knowledge needed to advocate for yourself and your baby from a place of empowerment.

This episode is so good! Allie is a birth and bereavement doula, and a hypnobirthing childbirth educator. She's mama to four children -- three here and one in Heaven. We talked about Allie's birth story with sweet Baby Calvary. We talked about teaching our children about their siblings in Heaven. And we talked about the hope we have because of Heaven. You can find Allie on Instagram at @al...

This extra special episode is an interview with my mom! Sometimes, I think, we don’t even consider the perspective of our babies’ grandparents. Loss, infertility, PAL — it all affects them too. Come listen to my mom and I discuss her perspective through our journey. It’s such a sweet conversation!

This episode is a little bit of a different one. I’m going to be talking about grief and lament, joy in the midst of sorrow, and what it looks like to be in the depths of despair, unable to find joy. But I’m also going to be talking about hope. The goal of this whole podcast is to give help and hope to families walking through pregnancy after loss. And I believe that goal cannot be accomplished wi...

Often, pregnancy after loss comes with the label of "high risk." So what can we do to navigate this kind of pregnancy with joy, and be empowered in high risk birth? Join me as I interview Lexi Zuo, a birth doula & childbirth educator and the host of her own podcast, Happy High Risk Pregnancy. This conversation is packed with so much goodness! Lexi can be found on Instagram at @lexi.z...

Finding the perfect provider for pregnancy after loss is so important! This episode shares a few questions to ask a potential doctor or midwife, to find the best one possible for you.

In this episode, I interview Hanna, The Miscarriage Dietitian. This conversation is so needed! Nourishing your body after loss and during TTC or PAL can be difficult and complicated. Hanna shares some simple tips and action steps, as well as lots of encouragement in this episode! Find Hannah's Miscarriage Dietitian page on Instagram at @themiscarriagedietitian Find her pregnancy/postpartum informa...

Are women bad at birth? Mainstream medicine would have us believe that! And, as loss moms, it's so hard to trust that are bodies are meant for this. This week's episode with Lizzie delves into this topic. And, I think, you might come away with a little bit of hope, and a little more belief in the power of your body. Lizzie can be found on Instagram: @fiercelizzie Website: fiercelizzie.com Her birt...

Join us for a deeply insightful conversation with Adrienne from "Empowered Womb." In this episode, we delve into the sensitive yet crucial topic of navigating loss and the journey of trying to conceive after experiencing loss. Adrienne shares invaluable insights on understanding one's own body and reclaiming power and strength as a woman. Tune in to gain wisdom, support, and inspirat...

March 22-28 is World Doula Week. But, what exactly is a doula? And how can they help, specifically during Pregnancy After Loss? And is it even worth hiring a doula? This episode answers all of these questions and more, as we talk about all things doulas. Caitlyn can be found on Instagram at @labortolovedoula. Alyssa can be found on her website at https://www.alyssaaudreydoula.com. To explore how y...

Join us for a heartfelt chat with Valerie Meek, a passionate advocate at Pregnancy After Loss Support (PALS). Valerie shares her own story and the inspiration behind PALS, including their amazing support app for moms navigating pregnancy after loss. Tune in for a touching conversation about resilience, community, and finding hope amidst grief. Pregnancy After Loss Support: https://pregnancyafterlo...