42. Life and Lactation After Pregnancy Loss

Trigger Warning: This conversation was facilitated with the pregnancy and infant loss mother in mind.

Katie (@griefgardenne), Abby (@omahachildbirtheducation), and I briefly share our loss stories spanning first, second, and third trimester losses. But there are no vivid descriptions or scary details shared. The unifying factor is loss itself, and this is a safe place to listen, cry, and feel seen and understood.

However, I think anyone who loves a person who has lost a baby should also listen to this, as should birth workers and pediatric care providers. How we navigate loss with families needs to improve, and what Katie and Abby share from a personal and professional standpoint is so so helpful.

Find Abby’s bereavement doula services HERE

Find Katie’s child life services HERE

Additional Resources

Miscarriage kits for mothers before or after loss

Miscarriage kits for providers to have on hand

Companioning at a Time of Perinatal Loss (a book for caregivers)

Dear Mushka’s miscarriage remembrance collection

Jewelry with breastmilk, ashes, cord stumps, or pregnancy test caps (they gave me the code THERESE for a discount for you)

Stillbirthday provider registry and resources for parents

Breastmilk expectations and guidance after loss

*If you need further lactation advice after loss, please don't hesitate to test me at (402) 740-2646 to schedule a free phone consult*

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