Navigating Baby Loss
This is where we say the things we can't say anywhere else to anyone else. Join certified life coach and stillbirth mom Jennifer Senn as she shares stories and has conversations about what life is like after suffering the loss of your baby and of the future you dreamed of before you heard those awful four words. Grief lasts a lifetime but you don't have to struggle with guilt, fear, and the isolation that is so common for loss moms. Navigating Baby Loss will give you inspiration and hope from hearing others' stories and Jennifer will share valuable information about ho...
134: What Grandparents Need to Know After Baby Loss
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Does your family know how to grieve with you or are they quietly falling apart on their own?
Grandparent grief after stillbirth is one of the most overlooked parts of baby loss. Your parents and in-laws lost a grandchild. They lost the future they imagined for you. And most of the time, nobody is checking in on them while they're trying to figure out how to show up for you without making things worse.
In this episode, I'm talking to both sides the grandparents who are carrying their...
133: What Emily's Stillbirth Story Taught Me About Charging Through
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I came home from a retreat in Nashville with a lot of things on my mind. But one conversation wouldn't leave me alone.
I met a woman named Emily — a birth worker, a loss mom — and she said something that stopped me cold. She said, "I chose to be a buffalo." I've lived in Buffalo my whole life. Buffaloes are everywhere I look. And somehow, I had never heard it this way.
This episode is about that conversation, what it made me realize about grief, and the honest ques...
132: What Grief Looks Like When It's Hiding in Plain Sight
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I sat frozen at a table full of women cutting out pictures of diamond rings and vacation homes — and I couldn't put a single thing on my page.
Not because I didn't want nice things. But because somewhere deep inside of me, grief had quietly convinced me that wanting things was dangerous.
In this solo episode, I'm sharing one of the most defining moments of my life — the story of a vision board exercise at a business conference that changed everything. I was there for the numbers. For the...
131: The Myths About Pregnancy After Stillbirth
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In this honest and layered episode, I’m talking about something that doesn’t get said enough: pregnancy after loss is not a fresh start.
It might look like one from the outside. Two pink lines. A new due date. Another chance.
But if you’ve lived through stillbirth, you know it doesn’t feel clean or simple. It feels complicated. It feels terrifying. It feels hopeful and heartbreaking at the exact same time.
I walk you through the myths that surround pregnancy after loss — the ones that...
130: When You Still Make Milk But Don’t Have a Baby
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In this raw and important conversation, I sit down with Amber Ginn from The Latch Link—a virtual lactation practice that helps moms navigate feeding in all its forms. Amber shares her journey from teen mom to IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant), and how her early breastfeeding experience lit a fire to support other moms—especially those facing challenges.
But we’re not just talking about the typical feeding journey. We’re talking about what happens when you leave the hospital without your baby—and your milk still comes in.
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129: Why Mom Guilt Is Louder After Stillbirth
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Parenting after loss is a whole different level of hard.
You’re grieving a baby you don’t get to raise… and at the same time, you’re expected to keep showing up for the kids you already have. Get them dressed. Feed them. Play with them. Be patient. Be present. Be okay.
And if you’re anything like I was, that pressure comes with a crushing amount of guilt.
In this episode, I’m talking honestly about mom guilt after baby loss—especially when you’re pa...
128: The Fertility App That Actually Works With Your Body
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In this episode, I’m joined by Sabrina Weschler, co-founder of Cyclisity and niece of Toni Weschler, author of the groundbreaking book Taking Charge of Your Fertility. We’re diving into why understanding our bodies matters more than ever and how the knowledge in Toni's book (now celebrating its 30th anniversary!) inspired not only Sabrina's own fertility journey but also the creation of an app that puts the power of body literacy in your hands.
Sabrina shares how a dinner conversation with her aunt turned into a mission: to create a di...
127: What No One Tells You About Self-Care After Stillbirth
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Today I’m talking about the version of self-care no one talks about: the version that feels impossible when you're angry with your body. When you feel like it failed you. When taking care of it feels like a betrayal.
After losing my twins, I didn’t want to nourish or nurture my body—I wanted to punish it. I felt disconnected from it, even disgusted by it. And I know I’m not the only one who’s felt that way.
So this episode is for you if:
You...126: What If the New Year Feels Like Leaving Your Baby Behind?
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New Year’s Eve. It’s supposed to be a celebration. A fresh start. A clean slate.
But when your baby died this year, or any year, stepping into January feels more like betrayal than a new beginning.
I remember this feeling so well. The pressure to toast at midnight, make resolutions, and somehow “move on” with everyone else. But all I could think was… how do I go into a new year without my baby?
In this episode, I’m talking about that strange ache so many of u...
125: A Christmas Message for Loss Moms
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It’s Christmas Day. And whether you celebrate or not, this day has a weight to it that’s impossible to ignore.
The quiet feels louder.
The joy around you feels sharper.
And the absence of your baby feels overwhelming.
Today’s episode is not about fixing your grief or making today feel “okay.” It’s about sitting with you in it. Letting you know that you’re not wrong for how you feel, that your baby is remembered, and that there is room for all of it —...
124: How to Cope When Family Doesn’t Get Your Grief
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The holidays can bring so many mixed emotions after the loss of a baby. While everyone else is decking the halls and expecting you to be “back to normal,” you might be wondering how to get through one more day pretending to be okay.
In this episode, I’m sharing what to do when the people you love — your partner, your family, your friends — just don’t understand the weight you’re carrying. And I’ll give you the words I wish someone had given me in those early days when the comment...
123: Jealousy at Holiday Gatherings After Baby Loss
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If you’ve ever sat in a room full of babies and felt invisible, jealous, or furious that everyone else seems to have what you lost, this episode is for you. I’m sharing real, raw stories from my own life and from my clients about what it's like to be surrounded by baby joy while you're carrying baby grief—especially around the holidays.
I want to help you navigate these family gatherings without feeling like you're unraveling. You’ll learn how to name your feelings, protect your heart, set boundari...
122:How to Get Through December When it's Nothing Like You Imagined
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The holidays are supposed to be magical, full of joy, family, and new traditions. But what happens when everything feels off—when all you feel is the gaping hole of what’s missing?
In this episode, I’m getting real about the pressure of the holiday season and how it can feel like the rest of the world is celebrating while you're just trying to survive. Whether your loss was recent or years ago, the holidays tend to shine a blinding light on everything that’s changed.
I share my...
121: Creating a Life Bigger Than Grief with Melissa Hull
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I sit down with grief educator and author Melissa Hull, who shares the unimaginable story of losing her 4-year-old son, Drew, in a tragic accident. Melissa takes us back to that devastating day and opens up about the shame, guilt, and heartbreak that followed. Through her story, she shows us how grief can become a catalyst for growth, and how one letter from a stranger changed the course of her life.
Melissa also shares the heartbreaking journey through multiple pregnancy losses, her struggle to believe in herself as a mother...
120: The Hidden Cost of Faking You're Okay
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We say "I'm fine" because it feels easier than explaining the truth. But what happens when you're not okay—and you keep pretending that you are? In this episode, I’m talking about what it really costs us when we hide our pain, especially around the holidays, and how we can start being more honest about what grief really looks like.
I share my own Thanksgiving story after losing my daughters and the moment I realized I was shortchanging my grief by trying to make everyone else comfortable. If you’re tir...
119: When IVF Doesn’t Work: Grieving the Loss of Hope
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There are many ways to lose a baby, and today’s guest Sarah Osborne shares a rarely-talked-about story of IVF loss—and what it was like to go from a mom of three teenagers to deciding to start over again. As a seasoned doula with years of experience supporting others through pregnancy, birth, and loss, Sarah found herself on the other side of the story when her own fertility journey didn’t go as planned.
In this honest and emotional episode, Sarah and I talk about what happens when you follow...
118: Guilt, Grief, and the 3AM Thought Spiral
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In this second episode of the "Breaking the Silence of Stillbirth Guilt" series, I'm sharing something I struggled with deeply myself—those relentless 3:00 AM thoughts that make you feel like it's all your fault. If you ever find yourself retracing every moment of your pregnancy looking for what you missed, or blaming yourself for things that felt out of your control, this episode is for you.
We'll talk about how trauma brain operates differently from logical brain, why it fixates on blame, and how you can break free from its gr...
117: How Ashlie’s Embrace Is Helping Stillbirth Families Get More Time With Their Babies
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Erin Maroon, the founder of Ashlie’s Embrace, a nonprofit that donates Cuddle Cots to hospitals across the U.S. Erin shares the heartbreaking story of losing her daughter Ashlie to stillbirth in 2015 after what was considered a healthy pregnancy. From the shock of those devastating words “Your daughter is dead,” to the raw, confusing hours that followed, Erin opens up about what it was like to hold her baby—and then be told that time was up.
Through her own grief, Erin discovered the Cuddle Cot, a simple but powerful...
116: Breaking the Silence Around Stillbirth Guilt
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Have you ever felt guilty… and couldn’t even explain why? That quiet heaviness in your chest, the weight behind your shoulders, the phrases you’d never say out loud:
“I should’ve known…”“My body failed.”“What if I had done something differently?”In this episode, I’m peeling back the layers of the silent, suffocating guilt that so many stillbirth moms carry. Not the kind of guilt you can rationalize or even name out loud — but the emotional kind that sneaks in during the quiet moments, especially when the world has moved on but...
115: Rooted in Faith: Preparing for Birth After Baby Loss
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In this episode, I'm joined by Lauren Murdock, a labor and delivery nurse with over 10 years of experience, childbirth educator, and the creator of the Rooted Birth Method. Lauren brings both professional wisdom and deeply personal experience as she shares her own journey with infertility and miscarriage.
We dive into the unique grief that comes with being a nurse supporting families through stillbirth and what it looks like to walk with God through pregnancy after loss. We talk about faith, surrender, and what it means to create a birth plan...
114: Supporting a Mom After Stillbirth: Do's and Don'ts
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When someone you love loses a baby, your instinct is to help—but what if the things you're doing to comfort them are actually making things harder?
In this episode, I walk you through the 3 most common mistakes people make when trying to support a grieving mom after stillbirth or pregnancy loss—and what to do instead.
I share real stories from my own loss and from moms I’ve supported, including what it really feels like when someone says "Let me know if you need anything," or calls...
113: Dr. Kimberly Flemke on What Really Keeps Couples Stuck After Loss
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After stillbirth, grief finds its way into every corner of your life. And one of the first places it often shows up? Your relationship. In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Kimberly Flemke, a licensed couple and family therapist, trauma expert, and energy psychology practitioner. With nearly 30 years of experience, Dr. Kimberly brings a holistic lens to healing and connection, especially for couples navigating heartbreak.
We dive into what really happens in a relationship after baby loss, how resentment grows, why communication breaks down, and what to do when gr...
112: Why It Makes Sense That You've Lost Your Purpose
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When your baby dies, it’s not just them you lose—it’s the version of you that was going to be their mom. So what happens when the path you were on suddenly disappears?
In today’s episode, I’m sharing something that so many of us loss moms silently struggle with—the deep, aching question of purpose. Who am I now that I’m no longer the mom I was becoming? What do I even care about anymore?
Whether you feel like you’re just go...
111: When Going Back to Work Feels Impossible After Baby Loss
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You’re barely surviving most days, and now someone expects you to show up like your old self at work? Let’s be honest — returning to work after losing your baby is one of the hardest, most disorienting parts of life after loss. And it’s not just about grief — it’s about identity, exhaustion, pressure, and a complete reshuffling of what matters.
In this episode, I’m sharing the real and raw truths about what it’s like to return to work after stillbirth — from my own experience as a hairstylist to t...
110: The Father’s Side of Stillbirth No One Talks About: My Husband's Story
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In honor of Father’s Day, I invited my husband, David, onto the podcast for a candid and unscripted conversation about what it was really like for us to survive the loss of our stillborn twins—and what that journey looked like for our marriage, for each of us as individuals, and for the family we were trying to hold together.
We didn’t prep. We didn’t rehearse. He didn’t even really know what I was going to ask.
It’s been 25 years since that loss, but the impa...
109: Why Did My Baby Have to Die?
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Have you ever looked around and thought, “Why me?” Or maybe more often, “Why not them?”
In this raw and necessary episode, I’m talking about something that many of us feel but almost never say out loud: survivor’s guilt after stillbirth. That gut-punching question — Why was I allowed to live when my baby wasn’t? — doesn’t have easy answers, but you’re not the only one who’s asked it. I’ve asked it too.
If your grief is tangled with guilt, shame, or that deep sense that you should...
108: How to Deal with the Loss of Friendships After Baby Loss
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When you lose your baby, no one warns you that you might lose your friends too. The texts fade, the calls stop, and suddenly you're not just grieving your child—you’re grieving relationships you thought were solid. And that secondary loss? It hits hard.
In this episode, I’m sharing a deeply personal and often overlooked part of baby loss—what happens when your friendships don’t survive your grief. I’ll talk about the awkward silences, the disappearing acts, and why it’s not your fault when people ca...
107: Are You Holding Onto Grief Because You’re Afraid to Let Go?
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This one might hit a nerve… and I’m okay with that.
In this solo episode, I’m gently (and lovingly) calling out something that I see a lot in my coaching practice — and that I’ve lived through myself. I’m talking about the hidden ways we can hold onto our grief, not because we want to suffer, but because it feels like the only connection we have left to our baby.
Sometimes we say we want healing, but we’re not ready to let go of what’s keeping...
BONUS: What I Wish I Had After Losing My Baby
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You are not broken. You are grieving — and doing an incredible job.
In today’s solo episode, I’m sharing something deeply personal — and something that’s been a long time coming. I created The Stillbirth Roadmap because it’s exactly what I wish I’d had when I was navigating life after the loss of my twins.
I remember that lonely ride home from the hospital, the painful silence in the nursery, and the overwhelming sense that no one had written the rulebook for this. That’s why I’v...
106: Surviving Mother’s Day Without Your Baby: A Step-by-Step Guide
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It’s May—and if you’re a stillbirth mom, you already know what that means. Everywhere you turn, there are pastel flowers, smiling babies, and commercials shouting about the “joy of motherhood.” But for you, Mother’s Day might feel more like a punch in the chest than a celebration.
In this episode, I want to offer you something I wish I had in those early days of grief—a practical, powerful tool to get through the hard moments. I call it the HEAL Method. It’s not a magic fix (becau...
105: Permission to Feel Pleasure: Moving Forward After Baby Loss
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In this episode, Jennifer Senn sits down with Morgane Horn, a sex and intimacy coach, to discuss the challenges of reconnecting with your body and partner after experiencing stillbirth. They explore the feelings of betrayal many women feel toward their bodies and the complex path to finding intimacy again. Morgan shares practical advice on rebuilding trust with your body, overcoming fear and guilt, and reclaiming pleasure as part of the healing journey.
Key Topics Discussed:
Rebuilding trust with your body after loss.Navigating intimacy with your partner...104: Navigating Baby Announcements and Showers After Loss
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In this episode, Jen from Navigating Baby Loss addresses one of the toughest challenges after experiencing a stillbirth: dealing with pregnancy announcements and baby showers. She normalizes feelings of jealousy and guilt that often arise in these situations and offers strategies for managing these emotions. Jen shares coping mechanisms including self-compassion, setting personal boundaries, and honest communication.
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103: How to Cope with the Worry of Another Pregnancy Loss
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In this episode, Jen discusses the pervasive fear many moms experience about becoming pregnant again after a stillbirth. She provides insights on why this fear exists, ways to manage it, and steps to move past it. Key points include making an informed decision with the support of a doctor, preparing both mind and body for pregnancy, employing 'thought switching' to combat negative thoughts, finding supportive communities, and handling triggers associated with past losses. Jen emphasizes the importance of not going through this journey alone and reassures mothers that their feelings are normal.<...
102: How to Deal With Comments From Others
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In this episode, we address the challenges of handling insensitive comments following a stillbirth. Jen highlights her personal experiences and professional insights, she provides strategies for setting boundaries and communicating effectively with those who may not understand the grief of losing a baby. She emphasizes the importance of not isolating oneself, setting clear boundaries, and being prepared with responses to protect one's emotional well-being.
00:00 Introduction and Understanding the Pain
01:44 Why People Say Hurtful Things
03:02 Setting Boundaries and Prepared Responses
06:09 Personal Experience and Practical Advice
08:34 Conclusion and...
101: How to Navigate Life After Stillbirth: Healing, Hope, and Support for Moms
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This episode is the conversation I had recently on an episode of Mom Essentials. Angie Weber and I tackled one of the hardest parts of motherhood—losing a child. I shared my personal story of loss at 32 weeks and how that experience led hme to create my coaching practice, Navigating Baby Loss. Together, we talk about what grief can look like, how to support others going through it, how to talk to your partner and kids after loss, and the fear that often comes with pregnancy after stillbirth.
Whether you’ve ex...
100: Celebrating 100 Episodes: A Journey of Healing and Hope
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In this special 100th episode of the Navigating Baby Loss podcast, host Jennifer Sin reflects on her journey from her very first recording to now. Jennifer shares the growth and milestones of the podcast, including its high rankings in the parenting and family categories. She discusses various tough topics addressed in previous episodes, such as guilt, grief, relationship struggles, and parenting after loss. Jennifer also highlights her new certifications in life coaching, neurolinguistic programming (NLP), and hypnosis, which she now incorporates into her work. She looks forward to a new program designed...
99: Grief Yoga: A Powerful Tool for Healing and Emotional Release
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In this episode, I sit down with Jillene Gallatin, a grief and loss coach and yoga instructor, to explore the power of movement and mindfulness in healing. Jillene shares her deeply personal story of losing her mother to suicide at just 14 years old and how she struggled with isolation in a world that didn’t talk about grief. She opens up about her journey to becoming a pastor, discovering yoga, and ultimately creating Grounded Love for Grief and Loss to help others process their pain through grief yoga and coaching.
To...
98: Should I Be Over It By Now? The Truth About Grief After Stillbirth
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Do you feel like you "should be over it" by now? If you've ever wondered why you're still feeling the pain of your baby's loss even as time has passed, this episode is for you. Jennifer shares insights into why grief lingers, how to cope with societal pressures, and practical steps you can take to honor your baby while allowing yourself to heal.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
Why grief doesn’t follow a set timeline and why it’s okay to still feel the pain.Common though...97: How to Cope with Your Baby’s Due Date or Stillbirth Anniversary
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Facing the anniversary of your baby’s due date or stillbirth is one of the hardest milestones to navigate after loss. Whether your due date is approaching or has already passed, it can bring a mix of emotions—grief, sadness, longing, and even moments of peace. In this episode of Navigating Baby Loss, I share my personal experience and practical ways to prepare emotionally, honor your baby in meaningful ways, and seek the support you need to carry you through this difficult time.
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
Unde...96: Resuming Intimacy After Baby Loss: From Grief to Connection
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This episode discusses the deeply personal and often challenging journey of resuming intimacy after baby loss. Grief can impact every aspect of life, including your relationship with your partner. Whether you’re feeling fear, guilt, anxiety, or even anger, you are not alone. Join me as we explore how to navigate these emotions, rebuild connection, and find a path forward with compassion and patience.
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
The emotional impact of baby loss on intimacy and how grief manifests differently for each partner.Common feelings such as...
