HBD Flashback - Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness

Boss Ladies and Babies

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*TRIGGER WARNING* This episode includes conversation and stories about pregnancy, infant loss, and stillbirth In one of the heaviest topics we've had on the podcast, we sit down with an old friend to have a very vulnerable and open conversation about infant loss and finding peace after such a tragic event. Coming in at #9 most listened to episode, I wanted to re-share Andrea's story and continue shedding light on the topic and offer support for any parents experiencing loss. October is national Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, and in honor of so many women who have lost a child during pregnancy or in infancy, we wanted to share an open conversation about an important and, unfortunately, “taboo” topic. This is a topic that women need to continue to normalize being open about, because we are not grieving these losses alone💕 In this episode the Boss Ladies are joined by -Andrea Thayer- who shares her story, and offers hope and help for finding peace in life after loss. Andrea shares what her life is like now, and how her loss has impacted her view on motherhood and relationships. Andrea is open about what gifts she has found through her suffering, how to handle triggers, and ways that friends and family can support their loved one suffering loss. This is the kind of loss that no woman should have to suffer, but 1 in 4 of us do, and we don’t need to suffer alone! If you or someone you care about has lost a child to stillbirth, miscarriage, SIDS, or any other cause at any point during pregnancy or infancy, please join us in raising awareness this October. We are so thankful to Andrea for being so open, and for extending such a big hand of love and support out to our community by sharing her story. We will continue the conversation and never let these sweet babies be forgotten. Andrea has invited anyone suffering this type of loss to reach out to her if you need support, or to talk it through. Please find ways to spread awareness and more ways to support bereaved parents below: Star Legacy’s October #NeverBeStill campaign seeks to break the silence surrounding stillbirth and other pregnancy/infant losses by not only educating the public about ways to support bereaved families but also empowering expectant mothers to have a healthy pregnancy. SUPPORT BEREAVED PARENTS There are many ways to support the bereaved parents in your life/community, including: https://starlegacyfoundation.org/awareness-month/