Episodes
-
April is Sisters in Loss Infertility Awareness Month! All month long we will be highlighting infertility stories and journey’s.
Black Maternal Health week was April 11-17 and Infertility Awareness Week is April 18-24. This week we are talking about reproductive health.
Did you know that some midwives specialize in high risk births and pregnancy after loss or infertility?
Today’s guest is a Certified Nurse Midwife and founder of Sakina Health who partners with birthing families to inspire them to become savvy birthers. After spending nearly two decades as a midwife with nearly 1000 births in the hospital, birth center, and home, Takiya Ballard knows what it truly means to offer a unique type of healthcare that is unbiased and respectful in every way.
In this episode we deep dive into the State of Black Maternal Health, we discuss the differences between midwifery and doulas, her podcast The Savvy Black Birther, and creating the right birth team for us as black women.
This episode is for you to listen to if you want to learn how to create the right birth team for you, the differences of midwifery and doulas, and how you can take control of your reproductive health.
Become a Sisters in Loss Birth Bereavement, and Postpartum Doula Here Living Water Doula Services Book Recommendations and Links BelowYou can shop my Amazon Store for the Book Recommendations
You can follow Sisters in Loss on SocialJoin our Black Moms in Loss Online Weekly Grief Support Group
Join the Sisters in Loss Online Community
Sisters in Loss TV Youtube Channel
Sisters in Loss Instagram
Sisters in Loss Facebook
Sisters in Loss Twitter
You can follow Erica on SocialErica’s Website
Erica’s Instagram
Erica’s Facebook
Erica’s Twitter
-
Black birth stories have joy and they also do have trauma. In today's episode we dive into the creator of the Black Birth Story blog Shayla Brown's own birth story and journey to becoming a mom. Shayla has been pregnant over 10 times with a few miscarriages and one heterotopic pregnancy that resulted in her losing a fraternal twin ectopically and being currently pregnant with the other twin. She shares her journey through grieving while mothering and removing negative emotions, recognizing and defining her emotions, and talking through those emotions with trusted professionals and therapist.
This episode is for you to listen to if you have experienced loss in between earth side babies and how to manage your emotions through it all. Black birth stories are joyful and we can birth trauma free.
Become a Sisters in Loss Birth Bereavement, and Postpartum Doula Here Living Water Doula Services Book Recommendations and Links BelowYou can shop my Amazon Store for the Book Recommendations
You can follow Sisters in Loss on SocialJoin our Healing Collective Online Support Group
Join the Sisters in Loss Online Community
Sisters in Loss TV Youtube Channel
Sisters in Loss Instagram
Sisters in Loss Facebook
Sisters in Loss Twitter
You can follow Erica on SocialErica’s Website
Erica’s Instagram
Erica’s Facebook
Erica’s Twitter
-
Missing episodes?
-
Parenting after loss is a journey. It's important to make space for conflicting emotions. Don't put pressure on yourself to feel that having another baby will resolve or put an end to the pain of a previous loss. It's okay to feel happiness and sadness at the same time. Life may be moving on, but this doesn't mean you have to let go of a previous loss.
In today's episode Helena Morais shares her stillbirth story and pregnancy after loss journey and inspiration for Malia's present. She lost her daughter Malia due to preclamsia leading to a placenta abruption. She grieved and tried again and was blessed with her son Arinze. She shares her journey to healing through her sprituality and developing gifts in honor of her daughter Malia.
Become a Sisters in Loss Birth Bereavement, and Postpartum Doula Here Living Water Doula Services Book Recommendations and Links BelowYou can shop my Amazon Store for the Book Recommendations
You can follow Sisters in Loss on SocialJoin our Healing Collective Online Support Group
Join the Sisters in Loss Online Community
Sisters in Loss TV Youtube Channel
Sisters in Loss Instagram
Sisters in Loss Facebook
Sisters in Loss Twitter
You can follow Erica on SocialErica’s Website
Erica’s Instagram
Erica’s Facebook
Erica’s Twitter
-
Parenting after loss is a journey. It's important to make space for conflicting emotions. Don't put pressure on yourself to feel that having another baby will resolve or put an end to the pain of a previous loss. It's okay to feel happiness and sadness at the same time. Life may be moving on, but this doesn't mean you have to let go of a previous loss.
In today's episode we have Nkemka Egbudo back to share her journey of parenting after loss being a mom to a 1 year old. We talk about what is like to honor your angel baby and earthly baby and the hopes she has as she parents her daughter but also acknowleding her loss.
Become a Sisters in Loss Birth Bereavement, and Postpartum Doula Here Living Water Doula Services Book Recommendations and Links BelowYou can shop my Amazon Store for the Book Recommendations
You can follow Sisters in Loss on SocialJoin our Healing Collective Online Support Group
Join the Sisters in Loss Online Community
Sisters in Loss TV Youtube Channel
Sisters in Loss Instagram
Sisters in Loss Facebook
Sisters in Loss Twitter
You can follow Erica on SocialErica’s Website
Erica’s Instagram
Erica’s Facebook
Erica’s Twitter
-
Below are some coping tips that worked for me on how to Handle the Anxiety, Fear and Stress that comes with Pregnancy After Loss.
Focus on one day at a time. Easier said than done, right? But I always keep my favorite verse with me that "All things work together for the good of those who are called according to his purpose." Romans 8:28 If God has called you to be a mother especially for you to have another child it will happen, it is his purpose for your life. I learned to take my pregnancy one day at a time because I celebrated what was good, different, and better about my new pregnancy. I paid attention to what's going well each day and how I was feeling and how the baby was moving and healthy. Remember each pregnancy is different, and the fact that you miscarried, had an infant loss or stillbirth does not mean this pregnancy will end that way.
Don't always expect to be happy and joyful all the time - We all have good and bad days when we are not pregnant so don't expect it to be joyful and happy all the time. Remind yourself that being pregnant again can be a scary experience.
Pray
Journal
Celebrate Milestones
Take Care of Yourself
Seek a Therapist, Coach, or Grief Counselor
Become a Sisters in Loss Birth Bereavement, and Postpartum Doula Here Living Water Doula Services Book Recommendations and Links BelowYou can shop my Amazon Store for the Book Recommendations
You can follow Sisters in Loss on SocialJoin our Healing Collective Online Support Group
Join the Sisters in Loss Online Community
Sisters in Loss TV Youtube Channel
Sisters in Loss Instagram
Sisters in Loss Facebook
Sisters in Loss Twitter
You can follow Erica on SocialErica’s Website
Erica’s Instagram
Erica’s Facebook
Erica’s Twitter
-
Congratulations! You are now pregnant and are ready to embark on another journey of bringing forth life. It can be a very difficult journey of pregnancy if you are not ready to face fear, anxiety, and any other preconceived feelings of pregnancy after loss.
Most women who become pregnant after experiencing miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant death find themselves hit by a flood of different emotions when they first discover that they’re pregnant again.
Below are some different emotions you may be feeling throughout your pregnancy and how to deal with them.
Mixed Feelings
Hesitation and Detachment
Anxiety concerning the timing of the pregnancy
Guilt
Become a Sisters in Loss Birth Bereavement, and Postpartum Doula Here Living Water Doula Services Book Recommendations and Links BelowYou can shop my Amazon Store for the Book Recommendations
You can follow Sisters in Loss on SocialJoin our Healing Collective Online Support Group
Join the Sisters in Loss Online Community
Sisters in Loss TV Youtube Channel
Sisters in Loss Instagram
Sisters in Loss Facebook
Sisters in Loss Twitter
You can follow Erica on SocialErica’s Website
Erica’s Instagram
Erica’s Facebook
Erica’s Twitter
-
Are you ready to try to conceive?
Today's episode is a solo episode by Founder Erica Michelle on Trying Again and Making the Decision to try to conceive.
Making the decision to try again is not an easy one. This decision may trigger many different emotions and bring on anxiety, fear, guilt, inadequacy, hopelessness, and a sense of failure. In this series I plan to equip you with the questions to ask yourself and your partner to prepare your mind, body, and inner self for another pregnancy.
Below are 3 questions you should ask yourself before you and your partner make the decision to begin to actively try to conceive after your loss.
Emotional Stability - Are you emotionally ready for another pregnancy?Working through your grief - Have you taken time to grieve about the death of your baby?
Cautious Excitement - Are you mentally prepared for the challenges of a subsequent pregnancy?
Become a Sisters in Loss Birth Bereavement, and Postpartum Doula Here Living Water Doula Services Book Recommendations and Links BelowYou can shop my Amazon Store for the Book Recommendations
You can follow Sisters in Loss on SocialJoin our Healing Collective Online Support Group
Join the Sisters in Loss Online Community
Sisters in Loss TV Youtube Channel
Sisters in Loss Instagram
Sisters in Loss Facebook
Sisters in Loss Twitter
You can follow Erica on SocialErica’s Website
Erica’s Instagram
Erica’s Facebook
Erica’s Twitter
-
2024 is here and we are kicking off the year with a solo episode. Our founder, Erica Michelle, shares about easing into 2024, goals for Sisters in Loss in 2024, and surviving and thriving in 2024.
Become a Sisters in Loss Birth Bereavement, and Postpartum Doula Here Living Water Doula Services Book Recommendations and Links BelowYou can shop my Amazon Store for the Book Recommendations
You can follow Sisters in Loss on SocialJoin our Healing Collective Online Support Group
Join the Sisters in Loss Online Community
Sisters in Loss TV Youtube Channel
Sisters in Loss Instagram
Sisters in Loss Facebook
Sisters in Loss Twitter
You can follow Erica on SocialErica’s Website
Erica’s Instagram
Erica’s Facebook
Erica’s Twitter
-
Pregnancy loss and infertility can be so hard on a marriage. It can either tear the couple apart or bring them closer together. In fact it is said that almost 80% of couples who experience a miscarriage or infertility end up in divorce. In this month of love we will be featuring 4 couples showing by prayer, faith in God, and a strong commitment to stay together their marriages endured the hard times of pregnancy loss and infertility. This is the last couple in our series The Martin’s. They are fellow podcasters and have created Chasing Rainbows podcast documenting their infertility journey. In this episode they take us back to the beginning of their journey to parenthood, battling infertility with a PCOS diagnosis, how they grieved their son Noah they loss at 20 weeks, and how Starbucks is helping fund their IVF journey.
WE ARE THE MARTINS!! Being from two different states, Jason (MS) and I (KY) met in college and have been married for more than 14 plus years and sexually active for 16 years (I know!). Although we practiced safe sex, during college, we never became pregnant. I started noticing some changes with my body, saw my gynecologist and was diagnosed with PCOS. We figured we would take meds, enjoy each other, and worry about babies later. Little did we know, later would be 8-10 years down the road. With our first miraculous pregnancy, we experienced a second-trimester pregnancy loss with no known medical reason. It would take several years later for us to conceive with some medical assistance which all ended in miscarriages. Pregnancy losses are difficult but we are still standing!
Become a Sisters in Loss Birth Bereavement, and Postpartum Doula Here Living Water Doula Services Book Recommendations and Links BelowYou can shop my Amazon Store for the Book Recommendations
You can follow Sisters in Loss on SocialJoin our Healing Collective Online Support Group
Join the Sisters in Loss Online Community
Sisters in Loss TV Youtube Channel
Sisters in Loss Instagram
Sisters in Loss Facebook
Sisters in Loss Twitter
You can follow Erica on SocialErica’s Website
Erica’s Instagram
Erica’s Facebook
Erica’s Twitter
-
Pregnancy loss and infertility can be so hard on a marriage. It can either tear the couple apart or bring them closer together. In fact it is said that almost 80% of couples who experience a miscarriage or infertility end up in divorce. In this month of love we will be featuring 4 couples showing by prayer, faith in God, and a strong commitment to stay together their marriages endured the hard times of pregnancy loss and infertility. In this episode we have the Pruitt’s who share their infertility journey and how they are gracefully waiting on their promise from God. Glenn and Natasha have been married for 4 years and live in Austin, Texas. They have never conceived so that lead to many doctor visits, trying different types of medicines, having procedures, many emotional rollercoaster, attempt to foster to adopt a teenager, which tested their marriage. Gracefully Waiting was birthed with anticipation of giving hope to other women battling infertility. The Hope Gift Boxes allows Natasha to share her story and start a conversation of giving hope in the midst of the storm. In this episode we learn how the Pruitt’s are gracefully waiting for their blessing while serving God and being faithful to the call on their lives as ministry leaders.
Become a Sisters in Loss Birth Bereavement, and Postpartum Doula Here Living Water Doula Services Book Recommendations and Links BelowYou can shop my Amazon Store for the Book Recommendations
You can follow Sisters in Loss on SocialJoin our Healing Collective Online Support Group
Join the Sisters in Loss Online Community
Sisters in Loss TV Youtube Channel
Sisters in Loss Instagram
Sisters in Loss Facebook
Sisters in Loss Twitter
You can follow Erica on SocialErica’s Website
Erica’s Instagram
Erica’s Facebook
Erica’s Twitter
-
What is PPROM? Preterm premature rupture of the membranes (PPROM) is a pregnancy complication. In this condition, the sac (amniotic membrane) surrounding your baby breaks (ruptures) before week 37 of pregnancy. Once the sac breaks, you have an increased risk for infection.
Today’s guest experienced 4 losses, 9 IUIs, and 5 IVF transfers. Her most recent loss was due to PPROM and incompetent cervix of her son Gabriel at 19 weeks gestation. Her first loss was due to a left ovarian ectopic pregnancy, her 2nd loss was at 6 weeks with no fetal heartbeat, 3rd loss was a chemica pregnancy, and 4th loss was Gabriel. Tynisha has a story to tell about how much she and her partner spent in their journey to be come parents. Ty and her partner take us on the journey through ups and downs and discuss how they chose donor sperm, and why they continue on their pursuit to become parents.
In this episode, Ty shares how she used to be embasrrased to share her journey because non of her friends and family could relate. Ty and her wife share their love in this episode and how this podcast helped save their marriage. Its an emotional one because their love and desire to become parents radiates on screen.
Become a Sisters in Loss Birth Bereavement, and Postpartum Doula Here Living Water Doula Services Book Recommendations and Links BelowYou can shop my Amazon Store for the Book Recommendations
You can follow Sisters in Loss on SocialJoin our Healing Collective Online Support Group
Join the Sisters in Loss Online Community
Sisters in Loss TV Youtube Channel
Sisters in Loss Instagram
Sisters in Loss Facebook
Sisters in Loss Twitter
You can follow Erica on SocialErica’s Website
Erica’s Instagram
Erica’s Facebook
Erica’s Twitter
-
Can marriage survive the loss of a child? Losing a child is the hardest thing a couple can go through. In fact 80 percent of marriages end in divorce after the loss of a child. For the month of December we are sharing the stories of 4 couples and how their marriages not only survived the loss of a child, but continued to thrive.
In today’s episode we have the Garrets. Sheldon and Xenia met in undergrad at Louisiana State University and began dating a little over 10 years ago. They were married in 2013 after completing grad school and moved to Houston a couple of months later. Sheldon is a Senior Business Analyst for a managed healthcare company in Houston. Prior to having our twins, Xenia was a Talent Acquisition Manager for a Restaurant Group here. They are the proud parents of Nolan and Nash (1 year old fraternal twin boys) and Cassius, our 3 year old English Bulldog. Prior to Nolan and Nash, they unfortunately lost a set of twins while they were 17 weeks along. It was the most devastating life event for their family and an adversity they initially struggled with overcoming. They are blessed to have their rainbow twin boys, as well as their angels who will always reside in their hearts.
Listen to this episode here: sistersinloss.com/links
Become a Sisters in Loss Birth Bereavement, and Postpartum Doula Here
Living Water Doula Services
Book Recommendations and Links Below
You can shop my Amazon Store for the Book Recommendations
You can follow Sisters in Loss on Social
Join our Healing Collective Online Support Group
Join the Sisters in Loss Online Community
Sisters in Loss TV Youtube Channel
Sisters in Loss Instagram
Sisters in Loss Facebook
Sisters in Loss Twitter
You can follow Erica on Social
Erica’s Website
Erica’s Instagram
Erica’s Facebook
Erica’s Twitter
-
Can marriage survive the loss of a child? Losing a child is the hardest thing a couple can go through. In fact 80 percent of marriages end in divorce after the loss of a child. For the month of December we are sharing the stories of 4 couples and how their marriages not only survived the loss of a child, but continued to thrive.
In today’s episode we have the Warren’s. Ivori and Kevin Warren have been married for 16 years and are a the mommy and daddy to an Angel born in heaven on August 21, 2017. Ivori is a creative entrepreneur and many times has some bright ideas, one of which is the Loving Our Angel blog. The blog is their personal journal about her and hubby’s journey to healing. Loving Our Angel is also a new initiative that has been added to their non-profit foundation to increase pregnancy and infant loss awareness. As a very private person, it wasn’t her initial thought to be so transparent, but as God did when she was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in February 2012, He is leading her to be transparent about their loss. Ivori holds degrees in both Psychology and Human Resources Management – and currently working toward a doctoral degree in Higher Education. Kevin holds degrees in both Information Systems & Science and Information Assurance – and currently working towards a doctoral degree in Applied Information System Management.
She is also a MOMpreneur – Creative Director of Ivori Nicole EventsTM, professor, author, speaker, mentor, Chief Operating Officer of the Warren Community Cares Foundation, and active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. He is a United States Army Veteran, Master Rated 82nd Airborne Paratrooper, Chief Executive Officer of the Warren Community Cares Foundation, and active member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated. We reside in Northern Maryland with our two fur babies, Kole (the spoiled Pit Bull) and Kloe (the bossy cat). Here are the Warren’s.
Listen to this episode here: sistersinloss.com/links
Become a Sisters in Loss Birth Bereavement, and Postpartum Doula Here
Living Water Doula Services
Book Recommendations and Links Below
You can shop my Amazon Store for the Book Recommendations
You can follow Sisters in Loss on Social
Join our Healing Collective Online Support Group
Join the Sisters in Loss Online Community
Sisters in Loss TV Youtube Channel
Sisters in Loss Instagram
Sisters in Loss Facebook
Sisters in Loss Twitter
You can follow Erica on Social
Erica’s Website
Erica’s Instagram
Erica’s Facebook
Erica’s Twitter
-
Can marriage survive the loss of a child? Losing a child is the hardest thing a couple can go through. In fact 80 percent of marriages end in divorce after the loss of a child. For the month of December we are sharing the stories of 4 couples and how their marriages not only survived the loss of a child, but continued to thrive.
In today’s episode we have the Thompsons. Valencya and Jerrell Thompson are the founders of the #fertilityhope ministry. Valencya Thompson holds Master and Specialist degrees in School Psychology, a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, and has completed seminary studies. Jerrell Thompson is an engineer by trade with a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. Considering their diverse areas of study joining their female vs. male perspectives, they have written a divinely inspired personal testimony that is an informative read that was written to help you heal as you read about their healing process from losing children preterm to birthing healthy children. In “Our Journey To #fertilityhope”, Thompson and Thompson candidly share about their experiences of tragedy & triumph on the road to birthing two children. This text is written on a down-to-earth level intertwined with scholarly-researched biblical scripture and medical commentary by Dr. Desiree’ McCarthy-Keith, MD, MPH, FACOG to encourage others who might find themselves on a similar path. In the frequent words of the authors, “Hang in there. Keep the faith. Don’t lose hope. Trust God. God has not forgot!” Here are the Thompsons.
You may order this book at www.writethevisioncreativeworks.com, just click “Products”.
Listen to this episode here: sistersinloss.com/links
Become a Sisters in Loss Birth Bereavement, and Postpartum Doula Here
Living Water Doula Services
Book Recommendations and Links Below
You can shop my Amazon Store for the Book Recommendations
You can follow Sisters in Loss on Social
Join our Healing Collective Online Support Group
Join the Sisters in Loss Online Community
Sisters in Loss TV Youtube Channel
Sisters in Loss Instagram
Sisters in Loss Facebook
Sisters in Loss Twitter
You can follow Erica on Social
Erica’s Website
Erica’s Instagram
Erica’s Facebook
Erica’s Twitter
-
Can marriage survive the loss of a child? Losing a child is the hardest thing a couple can go through. In fact 80 percent of marriages end in divorce after the loss of a child. For the month of December we are sharing the stories of 4 couples and how their marriages not only survived the loss of a child, but continued to thrive.
In today’s episode we have the McCall’s. John and Talysa McCall have been married for 6 years and reside Camp Lejeune, NC. John is serving our country in the Marine Corps and Talysa McCall Talysa holds a MBA in Marketing from Southern New Hampshire University & currently works as a Community Outreach Coordinator for Lower Cape Fear Hospice. The McCalls have endured several relocations, a healthy pregnancy, a miscarriage that shook their marriage, and a devastating diagnosis during the pregnancy with their rainbow baby. Talysa aspires to one day start her own non-profit organization focused on instilling self-confidence & self-validation skills to young girls. Talysa believes her life’s mission is to help others through connections.
Listen to this episode here: sistersinloss.com/links
Become a Sisters in Loss Birth Bereavement, and Postpartum Doula Here Living Water Doula Services Book Recommendations and Links BelowYou can shop my Amazon Store for the Book Recommendations
You can follow Sisters in Loss on SocialJoin our Healing Collective Online Support Group
Join the Sisters in Loss Online Community
Sisters in Loss TV Youtube Channel
Sisters in Loss Instagram
Sisters in Loss Facebook
Sisters in Loss Twitter
You can follow Erica on SocialErica’s Website
Erica’s Instagram
Erica’s Facebook
Erica’s Twitter
-
Today's episode is all about how to remember your child during the Holidays, but also all year long.
Alisha Reginal shares her stillbirth journey losing her first son at 36 weeks gestation. She left the hospital empty handed full of memorabilia but her heart was shattered. Alisha still doesn't know the medical reason for his death. She clung to her faith and tried again and shares her journey to conceiving her rainbow baby and delivery.
Alisha chose to remember her son Travis Jr. through her determination to give back to other families through her organization and website rememberingmychild.com. She shares how journaling helped her as she grieved and how it continues to help her as she parents after loss.
This episode is for you to listen to if you have experienced loss and want to know how to remember and honor your baby during the holiday season and all year long.
Listen to this episode here: sistersinloss.com/links
Become a Sisters in Loss Birth Bereavement, and Postpartum Doula Here Living Water Doula Services Book Recommendations and Links BelowYou can shop my Amazon Store for the Book Recommendations
You can follow Sisters in Loss on SocialJoin our Healing Collective Online Support Group
Join the Sisters in Loss Online Community
Sisters in Loss TV Youtube Channel
Sisters in Loss Instagram
Sisters in Loss Facebook
Sisters in Loss Twitter
You can follow Erica on SocialErica’s Website
Erica’s Instagram
Erica’s Facebook
Erica’s Twitter
-
Today’s guest is a mother of 8! Yes, you read that correct she was called to this hood called motherhood. Tacole Robinson endured much heartache and disappointment while seeking to fulfill God’s promises for her to become a mother. She has 2 adopted children, 2 foster child, 2 stepchildren, and 2 biological children through IVF. Her ministry centers her children both foster and adopted medically fragile and healing and deliverance for those in need. She shares her story in detail in episode 299 so go back to listen or watch this episode.
In today's episode, Tacole shares her first book which chronicles how she got back to joy after her battle through infertility, stillbirth, and navigating adoptive children and parenting after loss. We discussed how to navigate the holidays and creating memories for your angel and most importantly how to get back to joy during this holiday season.
You can find her book Getting to Joy on Amazon.
Become a Sisters in Loss Birth Bereavement, and Postpartum Doula Here Living Water Doula Services Book Recommendations and Links BelowYou can shop my Amazon Store for the Book Recommendations
You can follow Sisters in Loss on SocialJoin our Healing Collective Online Support Group
Join the Sisters in Loss Online Community
Sisters in Loss TV Youtube Channel
Sisters in Loss Instagram
Sisters in Loss Facebook
Sisters in Loss Twitter
You can follow Erica on SocialErica’s Website
Erica’s Instagram
Erica’s Facebook
Erica’s Twitter
-
Today's episode is a solo episode where I discuss what has been going on with Sisters in Loss behind the scenes and all about our grief support groups. In 2022, Sisters in Loss partnered with Postpartum Support International to host a bi-weekly grief support group for Black mothers who have experienced pregnancy loss, infant loss, stillbirth, miscarriage, child loss, and infertiilty. Our group named Black Moms in Loss falls under the support groups that PSI offers at postpartum.net. This group is peer led by Sisters in Loss doulas and other grief support workers. In 2023, we moved to weekly grief support groups through Black Moms in Loss and our weekly grief support group meets at 8pm EST every Thursday.
In this episode, I discuss why grief support groups are supplemental to therapy and other healing modalities, why you should join our weekly support group, how to join, and how to continue to support Sisters in Loss.
Listen to this episode here: sistersinloss.com/links
Become a Sisters in Loss Birth Bereavement, and Postpartum Doula Here Living Water Doula Services Book Recommendations and Links BelowYou can shop my Amazon Store for the Book Recommendations
You can follow Sisters in Loss on SocialJoin our Healing Collective Online Support Group
Join the Sisters in Loss Online Community
Sisters in Loss TV Youtube Channel
Sisters in Loss Instagram
Sisters in Loss Facebook
Sisters in Loss Twitter
You can follow Erica on SocialErica’s Website
Erica’s Instagram
Erica’s Facebook
Erica’s Twitter
-
You are listening to a special episode of the Sisters in Loss Podcast. As many of my US listeners know next Tuesday, November 7, 2023 is Election Day and Midterm elections, and we have the power to change and shift the paradigm of maternal and infant mortality in America with our vote. In today’s episode I sit down with March of Dimes President Stacey D. Stewart to discuss their Blanket Change Campaign launched on October 10, 2017, and why our vote matters in this election, why the maternal death rate is getting worse as technology advances, and how working together with March of Dimes gives all new moms a better chance to be there for their babies.
Stacey D. Stewart joined March of Dimes as its fifth President on January 1, 2017, and first African American President. In this role, Stewart heads the organization leading the fight for the health of all moms and babies. She is responsible for all aspects of the organization’s strategy, vision and operations. She has moved on from this role but her impact still lives on to saving the lives of Black moms and babies.
The maternal death rate in America has doubled in just twenty five years, and it’s only getting worse. More than 700 moms died due to pregnancy-related causes this year alone, making the United States the most dangerous developed nation to have a newborn baby. Women of color are most at risk of facing life-threatening complications, and black women are three times as likely as white women to die from pregnancy-related causes.
Become a Sisters in Loss Birth Bereavement, and Postpartum Doula Here Living Water Doula Services Book Recommendations and Links BelowYou can shop my Amazon Store for the Book Recommendations
You can follow Sisters in Loss on SocialJoin our Healing Collective Online Support Group
Join the Sisters in Loss Online Community
Sisters in Loss TV Youtube Channel
Sisters in Loss Instagram
Sisters in Loss Facebook
Sisters in Loss Twitter
You can follow Erica on SocialErica’s Website
Erica’s Instagram
Erica’s Facebook
Erica’s Twitter
-
Today's episode is about deciding not to terminate for medical reasons. Many parents are faced with this decision once finding out their babies have abnormalities that will not give them the best quality of life. Today's guest Maria Okehie decided to keep her baby boy after being told he had a stroke in utero and had severe brain damage that he wouldn't make it through labor and delivery. Maria's son was born via c-section and he passed away less than two weeks after he was born.
In this episode, we discuss her first two pregnancies, this infant loss and why she carried her son to tern, his memorial, and having more children after her loss.
Listen to this episode here: sistersinloss.com/links
Become a Sisters in Loss Birth Bereavement, and Postpartum Doula Here Living Water Doula Services Book Recommendations and Links BelowYou can shop my Amazon Store for the Book Recommendations
You can follow Sisters in Loss on SocialJoin our Healing Collective Online Support Group
Join the Sisters in Loss Online Community
Sisters in Loss TV Youtube Channel
Sisters in Loss Instagram
Sisters in Loss Facebook
Sisters in Loss Twitter
You can follow Erica on SocialErica’s Website
Erica’s Instagram
Erica’s Facebook
Erica’s Twitter
- Show more
