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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 fro ...
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Still Hopeful

Serena Zaicos

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Welcome to the Still Hopeful podcast! Navigating pregnancy after loss can be isolating and something I learned very early on in my rainbow pregnancy is that we all need PAL pal - a pregnancy after loss pal. I’ll be that for you, my name is Serena and my firstborn, my sweet Christopher Jonathan was stillborn at 38 weeks. I created this podcast as a come with me, let’s figure this out together kind of deal. We’re going to cry, we’re going to laugh, we’re going to honour our Angel babies and th ...
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Melissa and Winter talk about some things that Melissa has done over the years to remember and to celebrate her daughter, since the passing of Patricia. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the continued production of these stories. We appreciate all the help toward production and hosting costs. Or if you want to purchase an "Alwa…
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Send Jen a Text Message In this heartfelt episode of *Navigating Baby Loss*, host Jennnifer Senn opens up about her personal experience with guilt following the stillbirth of her twin daughters. She shares the story of how she blamed herself for their loss, wondering if her initial shock and fear at learning she was expecting twins contributed to t…
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Melissa talks with Winter about her sweet little baby Patricia, who was stillborn at 36 weeks due to the cord being pinched. Melissa talks about being a young mother of 2 and becoming pregnant with constant morning sickness the whole pregnancy. Melissa and Winter talk about the moments leading up to the birth of Patricia. Even though this happened …
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Send Jen a Text Message This podcast episode addresses a common concern among bereaved parents: the fear of forgetting their baby as they heal from grief. Drawing from 25 years of personal experience with baby loss, the host explores topics such as survivor's guilt, the impact of clinging to grief, and the misconception that constant sorrow equates…
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Send Jen a Text Message In this episode, we speak with Aspen, a clinical social worker who shares her personal and professional insights on pregnancy after infant loss. Aspen discusses her journey from losing her first child, Otis, to pregnancy with her rainbow baby, Lenara, offering both emotional support and practical advice for those on a simila…
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Veronika talks with Winter about things that have helped since the stillbirth passing of her sweet little Benjamin at 40 weeks. Veronika talks about the support she received from the church that graciously gave so much to them. She talks about things people said that have help or have been hurtful. Veronika talks about the different ways she and Sc…
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Hi Mamas! I cannot believe this will be my last episode before getting induced with my sweet Baby Girl! I am beyond grateful that you have been here with me throughout my pregnancy journey and that we have been able to navigate our pregnancies together. My goal is to continue making episodes for the podcast of course. I'll talk about parenting afte…
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Veronika and Winter talk about little Benjamin, who was stillborn at 40 weeks with no reason. Veronika talks about the pregnancy and how it was difficult for her and how they also moved very close to the due date and had to find a new OBGYN. Veronika recounts the Monday she went into her doctors office for the last check up and hearing a strong hea…
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Send Jen a Text Message In this episode, we sit down with author Eileen Rosete to discuss her personal journey through pregnancy loss and her upcoming book, "To Tend and to Hold: Honoring Our Bodies, Our Needs, and Our Grief Through Pregnancy and Infant Loss." Eileen shares her experiences, discusses the gaps in pregnancy loss care, and introduces …
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There are a lot of myths and misconceptions about fetal movement in the third trimester. Current research shows that babies DO NOT run out of room and that they should continue making movements right through labour. Kimberly from Count The Kicks joins us today to talk about the importance of knowing baby's pattern, how to count kicks, and how this …
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We are so honored to be able to interview Dr. Robert M. Silver, MD and Sarah Lopez MHA, MPH, CPH from the University of Utah Hospital and the Stillbirth Research Program at the School Of Medicine. They were able to talk about the research they are doing in stillbirth detection and prevention. The work they are doing nationally with setting up clini…
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Send Jen a Text Message I am answering a question from a listener- “Can I reuse my baby’s name? I’ll explore the sensitive topic of reusing a lost child's name for a rainbow baby. We discuss the pros and cons of this deeply personal decision, offer alternatives, and provide guidance for parents navigating this challenging aspect of pregnancy after …
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Angie reached out to me when we were both in our first trimester being pregnant after loss. We learned we both lost our sweet boys, Maximiliano and Christopher within a week of each other in December of 2022. Fast forward a year and a half later, we're both expecting baby girls weeks apart from each other in September 2024. We both say it's no coin…
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Scott talks with Lee about finding help from the local pastor -- even though they were not from the area -- and the outpouring of grace from the community while they were staying in Florida. Scott talks about not having to compare the "severity" of grief, but to understand that everyone has their own problems and things weighing them down. DONATE $…
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Yoga facilitator and mama, Manpreet comes onto the podcast today to share her story of motherhood and self-empowerment. About seven years ago, Manpreet had her first child, a beautiful boy and she learned how to navigate motherhood on her own as a single mother. It took an incredible amount of strength and resilience to step into her power and thro…
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Scott talks with Lee about the birth of his little son Benjamin, who was stillborn at 40 weeks. Scott talks about how he and his wife, Veronika, met and started their family. Scott talks about finding out that Benjamin had only one umbilical artery and the fear that he had with that diagnosis. Scott talks about going into the hospital to check on h…
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Send Jen a Text Message In this episode, Jennifer talks with Katie Ressler about handling grief within relationships, informed by Katie's personal experiences with loss and her professional practice in couple therapy. Katie has connected how grief is often the root of couples' issues and stresses the importance of open communication. Katie shares h…
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Send Jen a Text Message In this episode, Jennifer Senn, a coach for stillbirth moms and a stillbirth mom herself, shares her journey and mission to help others find life after loss. Jennifer discusses the complexities of addressing the common yet challenging question, 'How many children do you have?' She offers insights and strategies on how to han…
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A baby shower after experiencing a full-term stillbirth is different from a regular shower. I’ve “done this” before and I’ve lost everything. It would make perfect sense for me to have chosen not to celebrate anything until Baby Girl arrives safely and many of my mom friends who have walked this path with me do choose that and I completely understa…
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Send Jen a Text Message In this powerful episode, we sit down with Lucy Froese, a fertility coach who turned her decade-long struggle with infertility into a mission to help others. Lucy shares her raw, emotional journey from unexplained infertility to IVF success, the joy of natural conception followed by the devastation of miscarriage, and finall…
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Julie radiates light and love when she talks about both of her boys: Evan in Heaven and her Rainbow, Sean. Her sweet Evan passed at 8 days old after being born at approximately 30-32 weeks. She talks about how she continues to include Evan in family events and outings because he will always be a member of their family. Three months after his passin…
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Send Jen a Text Message In this powerful episode, we sit down with Dr. Emily Guarnotta, a psychologist specializing in maternal mental health and the founder of Phoenix Health. Dr. Guarnotta shares her personal journey into women's health and discusses the critical gaps in care for those facing infertility, pregnancy loss, and postpartum challenges…
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Sharon McGregor is a psychic medium spiritual teacher who is passionate about connecting us with our loved ones in spirit. Seeing her two months after my baby boy was stillborn, changed the trajectory of my healing and continues to validate the signs I receive from my sweet son in heaven. When Pregnant after loss, I continue to look for signs that …
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Winter and Lee give a little update about Brannan's 6th birthday, and how we are doing. Lee reads an essay he wrote about the forces that turn dangerous broken glass into something beautiful. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the continued production of these stories. We appreciate all the help toward production and hosting cos…
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Send Jen a Text Message In this episode, Sharna shares her journey of integrating human design into her parenting and homeschooling methods, especially after experiencing pregnancy loss. She discusses her new website, Parenting by Design and Homeschool by Design, and how they support parents in understanding their children's unique energies. Sharna…
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**Please pardon my poor microphone quality for today's recording! Amy sounds great, but I didn't plug in my mic correctly (pregnancy brain)!** In today's episode, Amy gives hope to the mamas listening in who are pregnant after loss. I feel so lucky to have her on the podcast as she's a mom who gets it. She knows how hard PAL is and reminds us how b…
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Jennifer and Winter talk about what it's been like since the death of Nicholas over a decade ago. Jennifer talks about the sweet help she received from her family and especially the family dog. Jennifer talks about the little things that have helped her remember her son and to build a legacy for him. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to s…
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Send Jen a Text Message Micah's Legacy: A Journey of Love, Loss, and Healing In this heartfelt episode, we meet Brianna Crane, the mother of Micah, who shares her deeply personal story of love, loss, and healing. Brianna recounts the joy of planning for Micah's arrival, the emotional challenges of discovering complications during her pregnancy, and…
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Hi mamas! Today's episode was a hard one to record...I talk about the importance of going in to get checked at the hospital during our PAL journeys. Going in to get monitored is hard: it's triggering, and it involves a lot of layers. BUT, it's how we can parent our baby right now. We monitor their movements (I use the Count the Kicks app) and we pr…
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Jennifer and Winter talk about the birth of little baby Nicholas, who was stillborn at 33 weeks. Jennifer talks about moving to Florida and then finding out that she was pregnant. She had to find all new care for her and her baby. Jennifer talks about choosing a name, Nicholas, because she found out she was was pregnant in December. Jennifer talks …
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What an honour it was talking to Katherine from the At a Total Loss Podcast! We talk all things Pregnancy After Loss and even an hour and 15 minutes in, and we JUST scratched the surface. We talk about her beautiful son, Brody who died and was stillborn at full term. We then discuss trying to conceive after loss and the many layers that brings with…
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Stacy and Winter talk about the support that helped Stacy after the stillbirth of her son Carson. Stacy talks about her wonderful family and friends that reached out and helped in providing food and other services. Stacy talks about the great support group that she has been able to be involved with and the hope she gets from them to continue on. DO…
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Send Jen a Text Message In this episode, Christine Davies, a hospital chaplain and spiritual director, shares her profound experiences and approaches to supporting parents who face the heartbreaking ordeal of saying hello and goodbye to their babies on the same day. Christine discusses the importance of rituals and the role of spirituality in copin…
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Stacy talks with Winter about her sweet little Carson, who was stillborn at 34 weeks due to unknown reasons. Stacy talks about getting 4D and 3D ultrasounds and seeing his smiley face and happy demeanor. Stacy talks about being pregnant with Carson, and what lead to going into the hospital to check on baby Carson. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/ho…
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What an honour to have Irma Prosser on the podcast! She is a mom to two living children and three gone too soon. She is also the author of the children's book, "I Miss the Baby". This beautiful book helps children understand that they are not alone in their grief as they navigate the loss of a baby in their family. We talk about Irma's motherhood, …
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Claire talks with Winter about that she has been experiencing since the death of her daughter Paulie, due to shoulder dystocia during birth. Claire talks about the wonderful friends that set up a meal train that helped her family not have to worry about making food. Claire talks about going back to work to easy herself back into "normality" and to …
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Send Jen a Text Message In this heartfelt episode, Ashley shares her deeply personal story of loss, grief, and healing after losing her daughter, Willow, at nearly 37 weeks. She talks about the emotional rollercoaster of her pregnancy, the trauma of discovering Willow's heartbeat was gone, and the subsequent emergency C-section. Ashley discusses th…
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In this episode, we hear from Samantha who is an amazing mom and her story will inspire everyone who listens in. Despite everything she has gone through and continues to go through, she finds a way to shine her light and honour and celebrate all four of her children. Samantha has a young son, a toddler daughter who is kicking cancer’s butt, her thi…
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Winter speaks with Claire about her sweet little daughter Paulie, who was born at 41 weeks but passed in the birthing process. Claire talks about the joy of her pregnancy and the happiness that came from expecting a new member to their family. She talks about going to the birthing center and enjoying the process until Paulie was stuck in the birthi…
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Send Jen a Text Message In this episode, we welcome back Dr. Heather Browne, the author of 'Speaking with the Heart,' to discuss the importance of self-love and releasing guilt. Dr. Browne shares profound insights and real-life stories about dealing with the past, the impact of guilt, and how to move forward with compassion for oneself. She also di…
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Is This Your First? How many kids do you have? When is your due date? These questions can be downright brutal to answer when Pregnant After Loss. I tackle how to answer these questions and more in today's episode. Topics covered: -answering tough questions -sharing the news with children -making a playlist for our Angels and another for our Rainbow…
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Ari and Winter talk about things that have helped after the death of Kai, Ari's sweet baby boy who was stillborn. Ari talks about the people who came and supported her after the loss, and how that has help her to heal. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the continued production of these stories. We appreciate all the help toward…
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In the season three finale coinciding with Father's Day, Matt and Liam are joined by the incredible bereaved parents behind the Sad Dads Club. Chris, Rob and Jay dialling in from the USA share the story of their losses and the impactful work they are doing to support fathers across America (and the world) with their grief. The dads give their advic…
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Hi Moms! Welcome back to The Still Hopeful Podcast. In this episode, I talk about: -what’s been working for me to manage anxiety before ultrasounds -hypnobirthing with Anja meditations on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@HypnobirthingWithAnja -At a Total Loss Podcast: the latest PAL episode with Amanda https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pal-birt…
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Winter talks with Ari about her sweet little boy Kai, who was stillborn at 30 weeks. Ari talks about the joy of announcing to her husband that she was pregnant and the fun they had telling their families later that they were expecting a baby. Ari recounts how she became nervous when she didn't feel normal movement from her Kai, and went to the hosp…
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Send Jen a Text Message Julie Shapiro's Journey: From Devastating Loss to New Purpose Julie Shapiro recounts her deeply personal and heartbreaking journey through stillbirth, grieving during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the steps she took to create Aubrey's Advocate, a non-profit organization providing support for parents who have experienced similar…
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Elif talks with Winter about what has helped her heal in these short months after the passing of her twin children Mavi and Deniz, who died shortly after birth due to placental failure and complications of cholestasis of Elif's pregnancy. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the continued production of these stories. We appreciate…
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Send Jen a Text Message Parijat Deshpande is the founder and CEO of Ruvelle, the only trauma-informed wellness company specifically dedicated to improving high-risk pregnancy outcomes, reducing preterm birth, and supporting parents on the entire high-risk pregnancy journey. On a mission to end the high-risk pregnancy crisis, she has served and supp…
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Pregnancy After Loss is so different from a regular pregnancy. A major difference that I have noted in my own experience is the anxiety leading up to ultrasound appointments. In this episode, I talk about: -ultrasound anxiety -finding out the sex of the baby -my latest signs from Christopher Apply today to share your story on the pod. Whether you a…
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Elif and Winter have a beautiful conversation about her sweet twin children, Mavi and Deniz who were born at 25 weeks do to placental failure and complications of cholestasis of her pregnancy. Elif talks about the struggle that she and her husband had to conceive, but the joy they experienced when they did have a positive birth test and later about…
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