Baby Loss, Grief and Love is hosted by Kelly Wells MBACP, Founder and CEO of Making Miracles Charity. A counselling specialist in pregnancy, birth trauma and baby loss at all stages. Kelly also provides training for NHS staff working in this field. Making Miracles Registered Charity provides trauma and bereavement care through a number of services including professional counselling, a baby memorial garden, support groups, a published children’s book “The Baby", home therapy Care Boxes and so ...
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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
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A podcast for women who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss. Listen in on honest conversations from real women as they share candidly about their own experience of loss and what it has looked like for them to navigate grief. If you have experienced the loss of a baby and are searching for hope and joy and just another mama who understands what you are going through, then this podcast is for you. If you are a friend or a family member of someone who has experienced the loss of a baby an ...
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A podcast for parents who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss of any kind: stillbirth, miscarriage, TFMR, neonatal loss, etc. Sharing real stories of pregnancy & infant loss straight from bereaved parents themselves; telling you all the things they wish the world knew about their baby, their grief, their experiences, and about baby loss in general. Official Podcast Instagram: @thebabylosspodcast Things I Wish You Knew Community Instagram: @_thethingsiwishyouknew
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Our Sam Talking out Loud Podcast series is produced by Our Sam baby loss charity (Charity Registration Number 1191411). Every year more than a quarter of a million people are affected by baby loss in the UK, yet it still remains one of the most taboo and difficult subjects we come across, leaving many bereaved parents isolated and struggling on their own. Each month, Our Sam Talking out Loud podcasts will not only open the door to honest conversations about baby loss from parents and familie ...
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Karega and Felicia Bailey became Angel Parents to their daughter, Kamaiu SOL in 2019. Since then they have found a radical tenderness and gentleness afforded them concerning their grief, unlike anything they have seen or experienced in their work surrounding social justice and gun violence in our communities. SOL Affirmations serves as a healing space through various forms of grief with the reminder that grief is love, it is just love after a loss.
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So, What Next? is focused on conversations society forgets, neonatal mortalities and infertility issues in Uganda and Africa at large. This podcast is set to raise awareness about infertility, pregnancy loss and baby loss - the struggles to conceive babies, carry pregnancies to tern and dealing with pre-term babies, how do these struggles affect women and couple's lives. Based off a book, written by the host of the show, Denise Kekimuri with the same title; she went through two consecutive l ...
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So, you’ve decided it’s time for a baby - or maybe you’re an expert in the baby-making department already, either way - this podcast is for you! Baby Baking and Kid Raising is brought to you by two Australian health professionals - midwife and founder of Bumpnbub Aliza Carr and obstetrician, fertility specialist and gynecologist Dr. Joseph Sgroi. Being parents ourselves - we get it. The struggles, the triumphs, the overwhelm and the joy - we are right there with you. As passionate educators ...
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Send us a text On this episode Kelly welcomes new team member Olivia to the podcast. Olivia has joined Team MM as a Community Fundraiser and talks about her passion for helping bereaved families after her own experience of trauma and loss. Olivia shares her experience of multiple miscarriage as well as her own anxiety around pregnancy after loss. K…
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Send us a text On this weeks episode Kelly welcomes back fellow counsellor, Jodie Sturges to the podcast. (Dip, Couns MBACP, Integrative Adult & Childrens Counsellor) Jodie has been a therapist for nearly 11 years and has worked with our families for many years. Jodie wanted to return to the podcast and discuss a very good topic about families and …
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The journey of using a donor egg, with neonatal paediatrician Katharine
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In this episode, we are sitting down with Katharine. Katharine is a paediatrician working in private practice specialising in neonatal peads, meaning she cares for babies from 0-2 years old. Katharine is also a mum to two children, and sadly experienced secondary fertility with her second child. After three and a half years of trying and several ro…
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Send us a text On this weeks episode Kelly explains all about Baby Loss Awareness Week (BLAW), what this means for families, what we are doing at Making Miracles and talks about how we are all in this together. With this years theme, 'together, we care' BLAW is a time to remember, honour and be there for one another. We, at MM know and understand h…
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The leading infectious cause of disabilities in newborns - a common virus
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In this episode, Aliza and Dr. Joe explores CMV, a common herpes virus that affects about 80% of adults by age 40. While usually harmless to those with healthy immune systems, CMV can pose serious risks if contracted during pregnancy, potentially harming a baby’s developing brain. They discuss key facts, including that approximately 400 babies are …
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Pregnancy after loss. How to navigate the journey
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In this episode, we are sitting down with Madi Rohan, and if you’ve listened to season 2, Madi will be a familiar-sounding voice. We interviewed Madi late last year and spoke about her journey with pregnancy loss, a missed miscarriage and the loss of her mum. This episode though, is one filled with joy - as Madi has recently given birth to her beau…
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S6, E7 - Missed Miscarriage & PPROM
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Send us a text On this weeks episode Kelly welcomes Stacy to the podcast. Stacy relives her experience of the loss of her two boys Leo & Ethan. Stacy shares her experience of a missed miscarriage and PPROM (Preterm pre-labour rupture of membranes (PPROM) is when your waters break before 37 weeks of pregnancy.) Stacy openly shares she is currently i…
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Overcoming isolation in parenting: How to build your village
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In today's episode we are sitting down with two incredible women, Ariel and Keshia, both mums of three children and business owners of the newly launched From Day One. On this podcast, and recently in broader society, we are talking a lot more about the village that women need and deserve, that they often don’t have. Women have never been more isol…
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Talking about birth trauma with Midwife, Jess
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In today’s episode, we’re joined by Jess, an Irish Midwife, Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), HypnoBirthing Educator, and birth trauma therapist. Jess is passionate about addressing the impact of fear on childbirth and advocates for the benefits of birth trauma therapy for those preparing for birth or healing from past experiences. With the NSW birth t…
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S6,E6 - Multiple Loss & Pregnancy After Loss
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Send us a text On this weeks episode Kelly welcomes service user, Sophie to the podcast. Sophie shares her story of miscarriage, the death of her daughter Stella and the horrible anxiety around pregnancy after loss. Sophie talks about how she lost her daughter Stella and was faced with the awful decision of TFMR Termination for Medical Reasons. Kel…
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Chatting all things Hypnotherapy with Hypnotherapist, Tanja
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In today's episode we are sitting down with Tanja, a Hypnotherapist who primarily works with women in the context of working through stress, fertility, IVF and health issues as well as subconscious beliefs and reprogramming trauma. This is a topic that neither of us knew much about, but something we are so interested to learn more about. Some of th…
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Send us a text On this weeks episode Kelly welcomes Georgina, Consultant Hypnotherapist, Psychotherapist, Counselling and Cognitive Behavioural Coach to the podcast. Georgina shares an insight into Hypnotherapy, clearing up any myths and talking about the real benefits it can provide anyone going through grief. Georgina and Kelly also touch upon tr…
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Send us a text On this weeks episode Kelly welcomes MM counsellor Sarah to the podcast. Sarah shares her story of baby loss, trauma and infertility. Sarah discusses how she feels about not being able to have children, what this means for her as a women, how it has affected her past relationships and how now she uses her own experiences to help othe…
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S6, E3 - Childhood cancer, loss and surrogacy
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Send us a text On this weeks episode Kelly welcomes Ellie to the podcast. Ellie is from Essex and found ‘Baby Loss, Grief & Love’ through searching the internet for extra support. Ellie is a childhood cancer survivor and talks about the links between her cancer and the loss of her son Noah. Ellie bravely talks about her traumatic birth as she had N…
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Send us a text On this weeks episode Kelly continues the theme around death and how it affects us as individuals as well as a wider family. Kelly is joined by a Making Miracles counsellor, Alison. Together Kelly and Alison discuss how we deal with grief as a Nation and how extremely important it is not to suppress your emotions while grieving as th…
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Send us a text On this weeks podcast Kelly dicusses the 'D' word. Kelly starts season 6 with the hard hitting subject of ‘Death'. Kelly talks about how we all deal with death in so many different ways and generally this is due to how we've been brought up around death, culturally and also the age in which it changed our lives. Kelly talks about the…
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Today we are joined by the beautiful Madi Rohan. Maddi is bravely sharing her journey of loss and grief with us today. Madi and her husband had what’s known as a missed, miscarriage which we will talk about in depth today. Madi also lost her mother to Huntingtons disease, and has become an incredible advocate and support for others facing this. Tod…
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Answering your most requested sexual questions, with Sexologist Chantelle Otten
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On today’s episode, we have a very exciting guest, and an interview unlike others we have done. I am so excited to be chatting with the incredible Chantelle Otten. Chantelle is a Melbourne-based, world-renowned sexologist and relationship therapist. With a background in scientific research, sexual medicine, and counselling, Chantelle believes that …
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Adeline’s journey with quadriplegia Cerebral palsy
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Today we are sitting down with the incredible Lauren - mum to @adelinebickley as well as a midwife and nurse. At birth, Adeline suffered a brain injury, resulting in quadriplegia Cerebral palsy. Adeline’s whole body is affected, which also includes impacts to her vision and a developmental delay. Adeline’s phenomenal parents Lauren and Luke, have l…
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A special episode in honor of your motherhood. This entire month we are giving space for your unique story of motherhood, providing a little extra support and hope as you head into Mother’s Day – a day that can be full of many complex emotions, often very painful. But more important than our resources and articles on the blog and special episodes h…
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In today’s episode, we sit down with powerhouse mum Liana. Liana is a Melbourne-based mama of 3 beautiful babies, all of whom are under two years old, including a set of twins. Liana conceived her first son through IVF, and then fell pregnant with her twins spontaneously. In today’s episode, we are going to discuss the juggle of 3 babies, her journ…
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Q&A on toddlers, with paediatric psychologist Amanda
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In today's episode, we are sitting down with Amanda Abel. Amanda is a paediatric psychologist, mum, registered SOS feeding therapist, founder of the Northern Centre for Child Development, and co-founder of Toddler Toolkit. In today’s episode, we will be doing more of a Q&A format, largely focused on toddlers which is where a lot of our community is…
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Fertility hardships and four years of trying for her rainbow baby
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In todays episode we are joined by the beautiful Elly, who has so courageously offered to share her fertility journey with us. Elly is heading into her 4th year of IVF, with her 3rd fertility specialist. Elly has had 8 embryo transfers, 1 miscarriage at 7 weeks and a chemical pregnancy and yet Elly dedicates much of her own time to offering support…
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Kirstin’s stillbirth experience & her research in this space
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Today we are sitting down with Kirstin Tindal. After Kirstin gave birth to her daughter Aurora who was born sleeping at 22 weeks, in her grief, she found a passion in this space and pursued her studies and PHD in the field of reproductive science, now completing a PHD with a focus on stillbirth. Kirstin bravely shares her own journey of loss and de…
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Send us a text On this weeks podcast Kelly welcomes Team MM members (Becci & Hayley) to the podcast. 10 years on Making Miracles is still going strong and Kelly, Becci & Hayley share the reason behind why Making Miracles started, each of their own journeys and the importance of the podcast. They all talk about the importance of emotions, validation…
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Trauma, through fertility, birth and postpartum with Helen
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Today's guest is the wonderful Helen Nightingale. Helen is a midwife, researcher and mum to 3 beautiful children, two children here and one in the stars. Helen is very passionate about trauma in relation to fertility, pregnancy and birth. Today we will be talking through Helen’s extensive journey in relation to fertility and loss, genetic condition…
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In-depth chat about breastfeeding with holistic lactation consultant, midwife and naturopath, Joelleen
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In todays episode, we are joined by the wonderful Joelleen Winduss Paye. Joelleen is a holistic IBCLC lactation consultant, a midwife and a naturopath, as well as being 34 weeks pregnant and about to become a mama herself. In today's episode, we are chatting in depth about breastfeeding with one of the most qualified health professionals we have co…
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Melissa, a baby loss mom to her first child, talks about her experience with loss & the Loss Mom Retreat she has created to help others Guest: @lachlanslightcanada Podcast: @thebabylosspodcast Host: @_thethingsiwishyouknew Sponsor: Little Words Project. For 15% off use code BALOSSMAMABy Laura Rizzo
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S5, E9 - Ectopic Pregnancy, Failed IVF & Relationship Break Down
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Send us a text On this weeks episode Kelly welcomes Chris, Founder & CEO of fundraising platform GoodHub to the podcast. Making Miracle's use GoodHub for all online donations and ticketed events. We have recently got to know Chris through the partnership and found out that Chris has personal experience of baby bereavement, trauma and loss. Chris wa…
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Grieving Tommy, whilst being mamma to his siblings
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Today we are joined by the beautiful Amelia Webbe. Amelia is an incredible Melbourne-based hair and makeup artist, an influencer, and a mum of three. Amelia's second son, Tommy was very sadly born sleeping at 17 weeks, and Amelia so courageously shared some of her journey around the grief of loss online. Today we will be discussing all three of Ame…
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What is it like having a miscarriage after a stillbirth? Podcast host, Laura Rizzo, tells you about her experience - including all of her uncomfortable truths. Instagram: @thebabylosspodcast Host Instagram: @_thethingsiwishyouknew Thanks to our sponsor, Little Words Project. For 15% off your next order (including custom bracelets), use code BALOSSM…
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Send us a text On this weeks episode Kelly welcomes Natalie to the Podcast. Natalie wanted to come on a share her story in memory of her son Alfie. Alfie was born at 28 weeks premature and sadly died in hospital, at only 5 months old. Natalie relives her traumatic time living within the NICU walls but also shares her happy memories with Alfie. Trag…
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A NICU Loss Mama with no living children, telling the world all the things she wish they knew about her experience and grief as a mother whose baby died. Guest: @bebraveforisla Website: www.bebraveforisla.org Podcast: @thebabylosspodcast Host: @_thethingsiwishyouknew Sponsor: Little Words Project. For 15% off your order, use code BALOSSMAMA or clic…
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The Experience & Grief of a Stillbirth Loss Dad
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A stillbirth loss dad, telling the world all the things he wish they knew about his experience and grief as a father whose baby died. Instagram: @thebabylosspodcast Host Instagram: @_thethingsiwishyouknew Thanks to our sponsor, Little Words Project. For 15% off your next order (including custom bracelets), use code BALOSSMAMA at checkout or click h…
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Stillbirth Loss Mom With Prior Living Child
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A stillbirth loss mom with a prior living child, telling the world all the things she wish they knew about her experience and about baby loss. Instagram: @thebabylosspodcast Host Instagram: @_thethingsiwishyouknew Thanks to our sponsor, Little Words Project. For 15% off your next order (including custom bracelets), use code BALOSSMAMA at checkout o…
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Send us a text On this weeks episode Kelly welcomes, service user, Bec to the podcast. Bec opens up about her missed miscarriage and how isolated she felt after her loss. Bec describes how she felt like a complete failure and believed it was all her fault. After having counselling with Making Miracles she worked through her trauma, loss and was abl…
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Send us a text On this weeks episode Kelly welcomes Sarah to the podcast. January is an extremely trigging month for Sarah and it was important for her to come on and share her story. One, to show she is still here and still standing but also for her son, Mylo. This January marks the 4th year of loosing her son Mylo, the 3rd year loosing her Mum to…
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'Things I Wish You Knew: The Podcast' tells real stories of pregnancy and infant loss straight from the bereaved parents themselves, sharing all the things they wish the world knew about their baby, their grief, their experiences, and baby loss in general. Each episode will feature a loss parent sharing their unique take on things. From what it's l…
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S5, E5 - Dealing with the trauma of baby loss
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Send us a text On this weeks episode Kelly welcomes service user Megan to the podcast. Megan shares her journey of pregnancy trauma, premature birth and the loss of her daughter Grace. Grace had a heart condition and Megan bravely speaks about her emotional experience of constant medical appointments which lead to her feeling extremely isolated and…
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Bonus. A Prayer for the Hardship of Holidays with Ashlee Proffitt
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From Every Moment Holy, Volume II "Lead me, O Lord, through this layered confusion of celebration and lament, of things present, and things past. Let me make of this day a new thing. Though holidays might be hard days, O God, by the movement of your mercies may they also become holy days, teaching me again and again to entrust to you my many griefs…
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S5, E4 - IVF Journey, Postnatal Depression & Loss of Twins
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Send us a text On this weeks episode Kelly welcomes, service user, Chantelle to the podcast. Chantelle shares her 5 year IVF journey, experience of postnatal depression and the loss of her twins. Chantelle explains she felt very isolated and alone through her journey especially when her and her partner dealt with their situation so differently. Cha…
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212. 10 Episodes that Will Help Right Now
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Over the years we have created several episodes for navigating the holidays after loss and in this episode I’m sharing with you 10 of our favorites – I know it can be challenging to sift through hundreds of episodes so we did the hard work for you and pulled a few favorites to get you started. TOP 10 HOLIDAY EPISODES Episode 56 Navigating the Holid…
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Send us a text On this weeks episode Kelly welcomes Vicki Harmer from Long Reach Nutrition Clinic to the Podcast. Vicki shares her 5 year journey of IVF & fertility struggles. She opens up about having counselling and explains how it benefited her massively but wishes she had taken it up sooner. After a long 5 years, Vicki finally got her daughter …
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211. 5 Ways to Love a Grieving Mom Through the Holidays
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In this episode I’m sharing with you 5 simple ways to love a grieving mom through the holidays – 5 things to know about what it’s like to be a grieving mom during the holidays and how you can meet her in those things, showing up for her in very simple ways this holiday season. This episode is about simple acts of understanding, giving space, and si…
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210. Why do I feel like I can’t get through the holidays? Is it ok to cancel plans and disappoint people? How Do I Include My Baby In Heaven in Holiday Traditions? | Answering Your Questions About Holidays ...
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In this episode I’m answering your questions about navigating the holiday season while grieving the loss of a baby. I pray the words I share with you today offer you hope in this season. I pray these words remind you that you are not alone. WE LOVE LAURELBOX: GIFTS FOR GRIEVING HEARTS This episode is sponsored by Laurelbox. We love Laurelbox for th…
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Send us a text On this weeks episode Kelly welcomes team member Becci to the Podcast. Becci joined Team MM back in 2015 to support families after her journey of IVF & loss. Over 16 years ago Becci experienced multiple ectopic pregnancies which sadly resulted in the removal of both her Fallopian tubes. This lead to the start of her IVF journey as sh…
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209. What Now? Hope & Help for Infant Loss
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In this episode I’m sharing with you what I want every grieving mom who has experienced infant loss to know about grief and life after loss. For those who are listening who love a grieving mom and might not be as familiar we wanted to take a second and define infant loss – infant loss includes those whose babies within the first year of life. I pra…
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Bonus. 5 Tips for Preparing for the Holidays
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As the holiday season rapidly approaches, pretty pictures from the early christmas decorators, gift guides for every gift giving situation and person, the text messages exchanging plans, recipes, and details for the holiday family gatherings this year, and invitations to all the holiday parties – no matter how hard you may be trying to hide from it…
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208. What Now? Hope & Help for Receiving a Life-Limiting Diagnosis for Your Baby
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In this episode I’m sharing with you what I want every grieving mom who is carrying her baby after receiving a life-limiting diagnosis to know about the pregnancy, grief and life after loss. I pray the words I share with you today about grief and life after receiving a difficult and devastating diagnosis – offers you hope. I pray these words remind…
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S5, E1 - Relationship breakdown after loss
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Send us a text On this episode Kelly welcomes 'service user' Katy to the podcast. Katy has used our counselling service, joined our support group and has a plaque at our Baby Memorial Garden. Katy shares her heartbreaking loss of daughter Freya, at 22 weeks through TFMR. She explains how difficult the decision was and she just didn't want Freya in …
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