You Are Worth All of It: Grief, Boundaries & Reclaiming Yourself After Loss

You Are Worth All of It: Grief, Boundaries & Reclaiming Yourself After Loss

In this episode of the Pregnancy Loss and Motherhood podcast, Melissa Crook shares her journey of healing and self-discovery after experiencing a miscarriage and navigating the complexities of motherhood. She emphasizes the importance of prioritizing self-care, understanding grief, and breaking free from codependency. Melissa provides practical steps for women to embrace their emotions, set boundaries, and recognize self-abandonment in their daily lives. Through her framework, she encourages women to acknowledge their worth and make choices that align with their true selves.

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A guide for Birth and Postpartum Doulas: Helping moms heal with the help of connection and community.

A guide for Birth and Postpartum Doulas: Helping moms heal with the help of connection and community.

In the realm of doula care, one of the profound aspects is supporting mothers through the challenging journey of pregnancy loss. In this blog post, we will talk about the transformative power of connection and community and explore how doulas can play a big role in guiding moms toward healing.

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Identity Crisis after my Stillbirth… Who am I suppose to be now?

Identity Crisis after my Stillbirth… Who am I suppose to be now?

This blog post discusses the identity crisis we have when we lose a baby, from stillbirth or miscarriage the grief we experience and this new life we have to live as a bereaved mom.

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How to Celebrate Life While Honoring Your Loss and Your Baby

How to Celebrate Life While Honoring Your Loss and Your Baby

Learning to live after losing a baby is very hard to do. That is putting it as simply as possible. It fucking sucks. I had to come to terms that living in a duality of life and death is a thing and just because our society doesn’t talk about it doesn’t make it not so. Every day is knowing how brief our lives can be but also choosing to live fully, not just survive.

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My Transformational Healing Journey After Losing My Daughter

My Transformational Healing Journey After Losing My Daughter

This blog post is about life after my full-term stillbirth and the challenges I experienced on my healing journey. 13 things can help support you on your loss journey, as a loss mom.

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Rebuilding Life after Pregnancy Loss: Finding a New Normal

Rebuilding Life after Pregnancy Loss: Finding a New Normal

We talk about rebuilding life after pregnancy loss. The beginning of my grief was the hardest because I would wake up to this reality over and over, my baby isn’t here and neither is my pregnancy belly, where is she?! I put my focus on my kids, and spent all my time on the couch, writing.

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My Experience Navigating Through Pregnancy After My Fullterm Stillbirth

My Experience Navigating Through Pregnancy After My Fullterm Stillbirth

My journey to having my rainbow baby after the full term loss of my daughter, Evelyn, was anything but happy. I was full of turmoil and fear everyday.

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