Explore every episode of the podcast Sisters in Loss Podcast: Miscarriage, Pregnancy Loss, & Infertility Stories
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| 419 - The Baby I Prayed For, the Angel I Received with Christina Williams | 31 Dec 2025 | 00:37:00 | |
After experiencing three losses today's guest felt ashamed and guilty of her grief as she experienced secondary infertility with already having two children. Jessica Hortman had a spontaneous miscarriage in 2015 at 6 weeks, a miscarriage due to a submucosal fibroid at 10 weeks in 2016, two years years of not getting pregnant, and then finding out she had a fibroid in 50 percent of my uterus. After having the fibroid removed, Jessica had an ectopic pregnancy in 2018. In today's episode Jessica takes us back on how she navigated her emotions of grief while still being a mother, and how she is overcoming secondary infertility. Become a Sisters in Loss Birth Bereavement, and Postpartum Doula Here Living Water Doula Services Book Recommendations and Links BelowYou can shop my Amazon Store for the Book Recommendations You can follow Sisters in Loss on SocialJoin our Black Moms in Loss Online Weekly Grief Support Group Join the Sisters in Loss Online Community You can follow Erica on Social | |||
| 418 - Overcoming Secondary Infertility with Jessica Hortman | 24 Dec 2025 | 00:55:31 | |
After experiencing three losses today's guest felt ashamed and guilty of her grief as she experienced secondary infertility with already having two children. Jessica Hortman had a spontaneous miscarriage in 2015 at 6 weeks, a miscarriage due to a submucosal fibroid at 10 weeks in 2016, two years years of not getting pregnant, and then finding out she had a fibroid in 50 percent of my uterus. After having the fibroid removed, Jessica had an ectopic pregnancy in 2018. In today's episode Jessica takes us back on how she navigated her emotions of grief while still being a mother, and how she is overcoming secondary infertility. Become a Sisters in Loss Birth Bereavement, and Postpartum Doula Here Living Water Doula Services Book Recommendations and Links BelowYou can shop my Amazon Store for the Book Recommendations You can follow Sisters in Loss on SocialJoin our Black Moms in Loss Online Weekly Grief Support Group Join the Sisters in Loss Online Community You can follow Erica on Social | |||
| 417 - Maternal Near Miss Survivor and H.E.L.L.P. Syndrome with Tomeka Isaac | 17 Dec 2025 | 00:43:58 | |
Imagine being told that your baby had no fetal heartbeat one month from their due date? Today's guest Tomeka Isaac takes us back to that very moment where she and her husband were faced with the news no parent ever wants to hear that her son Jace was not going to make it. Then they were dealt another blow that she was diagnosed with H.E.L.L.P Syndrome (Hemolysis Elevated Liver Enzymes Low Platelet) which is pre-eclampsia on steroids and she was dying. This episode is for you to listen to if you have never heard of H.E.L.L.P. Syndrome and how God covers you so that you can survive and thrive after a near death birth experience. Become a Sisters in Loss Birth Bereavement, and Postpartum Doula Here Living Water Doula Services Book Recommendations and Links BelowYou can shop my Amazon Store for the Book Recommendations You can follow Sisters in Loss on SocialJoin our Black Moms in Loss Online Weekly Grief Support Group Join the Sisters in Loss Online Community You can follow Erica on Social | |||
| 416 - Eliminating Shame, Guilt, and Regret with Post-Abortive Women with Latoya Mathews | 10 Dec 2025 | 00:29:19 | |
In the medical world miscarriages are called spontaneous abortions, and in this community we have to learn how to extend grace to individuals who electively terminate their pregnancies no matter their choice. Join us this month as we explore abortion stories and how healing, grief, and shame can keep all of us bound. When today's guest became pregnant with her daughter she sobbed to a friend "how was she going to take care of one when she had given up another" Latoya Mathews shares her abortion story, how post-partum depression along with guilt and shame of her abortion came alive after having her daughter, and how she has turned her pain into power by helping other post-abortive women eliminate shame, guilt, and regret of their abortions. This episode is for you to listen to if you are ready to release the shame and stigma of having an abortion and want a community to help you. Become a Sisters in Loss Birth Bereavement, and Postpartum Doula Here Living Water Doula Services Book Recommendations and Links BelowYou can shop my Amazon Store for the Book Recommendations You can follow Sisters in Loss on SocialJoin our Black Moms in Loss Online Weekly Grief Support Group Join the Sisters in Loss Online Community Sisters in Loss TV Youtube Channel You can follow Erica on Social
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| 415 - Losing a Baby during the Holidays with Janelle Jones | 03 Dec 2025 | 00:46:59 | |
From middle school to high school to adult hood who knew losing babies would bring friends together. Today's guest is my friend from middle school and high school and her strength sharing her story on Facebook inspired me to share mine. Janelle Jones is a women's ministry leader at her church, singer, and has a testimony to share of overcoming loss, depression, and grief. She gave birth to her son in 2008 and a daughter in 2009 that she thought she was going to have to give up for adoption. Janelle heard from God to keep her baby girl and did not understand why until she lost her on Christmas Eve 2009. In today's episode, we go back to Janelle's decision to give her daughter up for adoption, losing her during the Holiday season, and how her friendships have stood the test of time. This episode is for you to listen to if you have ever lost a baby during the holiday season. Become a Sisters in Loss Birth Bereavement, and Postpartum Doula Here Living Water Doula Services Book Recommendations and Links BelowYou can shop my Amazon Store for the Book Recommendations You can follow Sisters in Loss on SocialJoin our Black Moms in Loss Online Weekly Grief Support Group Join the Sisters in Loss Online Community You can follow Erica on Social | |||
| 414 - Twin Loss and Life After Loss Non Profit with Tiara Nicole | 26 Nov 2025 | 00:29:51 | |
Grief during the Holidays is difficult. Imagine losing one twin in utero followed by the loss of the other is what today's guest was faced to overcome. Tiara Nicole @lifeafterlossnonprofit found out one of her boy twins Christian passed away on her 25th birthday (after passing 6 weeks prior). She then was faced with the news 3 weeks later that her other twin Christopher had suffered from brain damage. Tiara delivered both twins in October 2016 and has made it her mission everyday to live a life they would be proud of. In this episode Tiara takes us back on her journey, finding out she was pregnant with twins, how she survived the grief of twin loss, and her non profit Life After Loss. This episode is for you to listen to if you have experienced a twin loss or want to understand how to survive grief especially during the holidays. Become a Sisters in Loss Birth Bereavement, and Postpartum Doula Here Living Water Doula Services Book Recommendations and Links BelowYou can shop my Amazon Store for the Book Recommendations You can follow Sisters in Loss on SocialJoin our Black Moms in Loss Online Weekly Grief Support Group Join the Sisters in Loss Online Community You can follow Erica on Social | |||
| 413 - Pregnancy after Miscarriage with Sherita Thompson | 19 Nov 2025 | 00:38:30 | |
Pregnancy after a miscarriage can be filled with many fears, anxious thoughts, and nervousness that you may lose another baby. Today's guest shares how her faith fueled her desire to continue to try again after her miscarriage. Sherita Thompson experienced a miscarriage while on a trip helping friends babysit and was devastated. She returned from her trip and realized she hadn't prayed about it because she was angry and frustrated at herself. In this episode Sherita takes us on her grief journey towards healing, how her faith and prayer helped her conceive her rainbow baby a month after her miscarriage, and encouragement for those moms who are overwhelmed. This episode is for you to listen to if you have experienced a miscarriage and want to know what pregnancy after a miscarriage with faith and prayer is like. Become a Sisters in Loss Birth Bereavement, and Postpartum Doula Here Living Water Doula Services Book Recommendations and Links BelowYou can shop my Amazon Store for the Book Recommendations You can follow Sisters in Loss on SocialJoin our Black Moms in Loss Online Weekly Grief Support Group Join the Sisters in Loss Online Community Sisters in Loss TV Youtube Channel You can follow Erica on Social
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| 412 - Incompetent Cervix and Baby Loss with Shalika Bethel | 12 Nov 2025 | 00:47:49 | |
How do you learn how to build life after loss? Today's guest is doing exactly that learning how to rebuild her life after loss by God's grace. Shalika Bethel is an angel mom to two baby boys due to a incompetent cervix. In this episode she takes us on her journey to motherhood, how she has learned to accept her babies are not here physically, and how she is rebuilding by God's grace. Become a Sisters in Loss Birth Bereavement, and Postpartum Doula Here Living Water Doula Services Book Recommendations and Links BelowYou can shop my Amazon Store for the Book Recommendations You can follow Sisters in Loss on SocialJoin our Black Moms in Loss Online Weekly Grief Support Group Join the Sisters in Loss Online Community You can follow Erica on Social | |||
| 411 - Blighted Ovum and Secondary Infertility with Angelica Gunn | 05 Nov 2025 | 00:29:49 | |
Have you heard of the term blighted ovum? A blighted ovum happens when a fertilized egg attaches itself to the uterine wall, but the embryo does not develop. Cells develop to form the pregnancy sac, but not the embryo itself. A blighted ovum occurs within the first trimester, often before a woman knows she is pregnant. Today's guest experienced a blighted ovum on her secondary infertility journey. Angelica Gunn had her miracle daughter after experiencing preeclampsia and a NICU stay, she was ready to grow her family. After months of trying with no diagnosis she found out she was pregnant at her 7 week appointment there was no heartbeat. Angelica waited until 12 weeks for an ultrasound to find out she had a blighted ovum a sac without an embryo. She then experienced two more difficult miscarriages before getting pregnant with her rainbow baby. In this episode Angelica takes us on her secondary infertility journey, her 3 miscarriages, and her rainbow pregnancy journey. This episode is for you to listen to if you have experienced a blighted ovum, secondary infertility or a miscarriage and how sharing your story will help others. Become a Sisters in Loss Birth Bereavement, and Postpartum Doula Here Living Water Doula Services Book Recommendations and Links BelowYou can shop my Amazon Store for the Book Recommendations You can follow Sisters in Loss on SocialJoin our Black Moms in Loss Online Weekly Grief Support Group Join the Sisters in Loss Online Community You can follow Erica on Social | |||
| 410 - October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month! Intrauterine Growth Restriction and Infant Loss with Laura Gooch Brown | 29 Oct 2025 | 00:33:12 | |
October is Pregnancy, Infant and Child Loss Awareness Month. All month long we will honor our babies gone to heaven far too soon. This month is special because you get to hear from our Sisters in Loss Birth, Bereavement and Postpartum Doulas! Yes, you get to hear the ladies share their testimonies and stories to motherhood and why they became Sisters in Loss doulas and how they liked the course. Have you heard of the term Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR)? Intrauterine Growth Restriction is a condition in which a baby doesn't grow to normal weight during pregnancy. Causes of intrauterine growth restriction vary but include placenta abnormalities, high blood pressure in the mother, infections, and smoking or alcohol abuse. With this condition, a baby is born weighing less than 90 percent of other babies at the same gestational age. Today's guest experienced two early miscarriages, and determined to become a mother lost over 130 pounds in hopes of reducing any barriers to having a healthy baby. Laura Gooch Brown was able to conceive a baby boy Jaden and during the last trimester they were diagnosed with Intrauterine Growth Restriction and Jaden would not survive. In this episode she recalls her specialists visits for different opinions and received the same prognosis. During a scheduled amniocentesis she learned that Jaden's heart had stopped and she had to deliver him the following day. Laura shares in this episode what it was like during her two year wait to conceive her rainbow baby boy Jordan, her pregnancy and delivery with him, and how she is giving back to her community by becoming a Sisters in Loss Birth and Bereavement Doula. This episode is for you to listen to if you have experienced a IUGR or a miscarriage. This episode is for you to listen to if you want to learn more about the Sisters in Loss Birth and Bereavement Doula course and mastermind community. Become a Sisters in Loss Birth and Bereavement Doula Here Living Water Doula Services Book Recommendations and Links BelowYou can shop my Amazon Store for the Book Recommendations You can follow Sisters in Loss on Social You can follow Erica on Social | |||
| 409 - October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month! Thyroidectomy, Infertility, and Miscarriage with Shanicka Vail House | 22 Oct 2025 | 00:35:41 | |
October is Pregnancy, Infant and Child Loss Awareness Month. All month long we will honor our babies gone to heaven far too soon. This month is special because you get to hear from our Sisters in Loss Birth, Bereavement and Postpartum Doulas! Yes, you get to hear the ladies share their testimonies and stories to motherhood and why they became Sisters in Loss doulas and how they liked the course. Have you heard of the term Goiter? A goiter (GOI-tur) is an abnormal enlargement of your thyroid gland. Your thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of your neck just below your Adam's apple. Although goiters are usually painless, a large goiter can cause a cough and make it difficult for you to swallow or breathe. oday's guest thought she was showing signs of early menopause and doctors found a goiter on her thyroid and questioned her fertility. Shanicka Vail House stepped out on faith and created onesies as a confession of her faith that God will bless her womb. She had one girl then two years later was blessed with another girl. Then as the world began to shut down she experienced a miscarriage at home with extreme blood loss resulting in a blood transfusion. In this episode, Shanicka takes us back on her personal thyroid journey, miscarrying at home that resulted in a blood transfusion, and how she is surviving pregnancy loss with her faith in God and becoming a Sisters in Loss Birth & Bereavement Doula. This episode is for you to listen to if you have ever experienced a miscarriage and delivered at home, and want to know how to turn your pain into purpose by enrolling in the Sisters in Loss Birth and Bereavement Doula course. www.sistersinloss.com/doulatraining Become a Sisters in Loss Birth and Bereavement Doula Here Living Water Doula Services Book Recommendations and Links BelowYou can shop my Amazon Store for the Book Recommendations You can follow Sisters in Loss on Social You can follow Erica on Social | |||
| 407 - October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month! High Risk Pregnancy and Miscarriage with Kayanna Mooreland-Law | 08 Oct 2025 | 00:38:13 | |
October is Pregnancy, Infant and Child Loss Awareness Month. All month long we will honor our babies gone to heaven far too soon. Imagine experiencing two losses in less than two years? Today's guest experienced two miscarriages within 18 months. Kayanna Mooreland-Law experienced a miscarriage at 11 weeks and birthed at home in the restroom. She went onto experience another threatened miscarriage at 6 weeks and labored also with the pregnancy and miscarried at home. In this episode Kayanna shares how she is surviving pregnancy loss and being in a high risk pregnancy, and how she made the decision to become a Sisters in Loss Birth and Bereavement Doula. This episode is for you to listen to if you have ever experienced multiple miscarriages and delivered at home, and want to know how to turn your pain into purpose by enrolling in the Sisters in Loss Birth and Bereavement Doula course. www.sistersinloss.com/doulatraining Become a Sisters in Loss Birth Bereavement, and Postpartum Doula Here Living Water Doula Services Book Recommendations and Links BelowYou can shop my Amazon Store for the Book Recommendations You can follow Sisters in Loss on SocialJoin our Black Moms in Loss Online Weekly Grief Support Group Join the Sisters in Loss Online Community You can follow Erica on Social | |||
| 406 - October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month! Recurrent Pregnancy Loss, Ectopic Pregnancy Loss, and Secondary Infertility with Anesha Stanley | 01 Oct 2025 | 01:12:53 | |
October is Pregnancy, Infant and Child Loss Awareness Month. All month long we will honor our babies gone to heaven far too soon. Have you heard of recurrent pregnancy loss? Recurrent Pregnancy Loss is defined by two or more failed pregnancies and is considered distinct from infertility. When the cause is unknown, each pregnancy loss merits careful review to determine whether specific evaluation may be appropriate, and after two or more losses, a thorough evaluation is warranted. Today's guest experienced 5 miscarriages after having her baby girl, one being an ectopic pregnancy where she lost her fallopian tube, and then was diagnosed with secondary infertility. Anesha Stanley's first pregnancy ended with a miscarriage in 2014. Three months later she found out she was pregnant with her rainbow baby girl, Sinai. She waited two years before trying to conceive again. In 2017 we began experiencing recurrent pregnancy losses. Miscarriage #2 on January 14, 2017. An ectopic pregnancy #3, November 1, 2017 was treated with methotrexate. Anesha went onto experience two more losses and was diagnosed with secondary infertility and tubal failure. In this episode, Anesha takes us back to what it was like experiencing the highs of finding out she was pregnant and the lows and pain of miscarriage. She shares how she felt after being diagnosed with secondary infertility and tubal failure, and how and why she started her non profit Keys of Hope Foundation and became a Sisters in Loss Birth & Bereavement Doula. Become a Sisters in Loss Birth Bereavement, and Postpartum Doula Here Living Water Doula Services Book Recommendations and Links BelowYou can shop my Amazon Store for the Book Recommendations You can follow Sisters in Loss on SocialJoin our Black Moms in Loss Online Weekly Grief Support Group Join the Sisters in Loss Online Community You can follow Erica on Social | |||
| 403 - Turning Child Loss into Sunsets with Ariane Oyere | 03 Sep 2025 | 00:46:41 | |
Motherhood is what today's guest calls a "Rites of Passage" to the best hoods on Mother Earth. Ariane Oyere is a wife and mother of 7. She experience the lost of her 3rd born at 9 years old and then two miscarriages after his Sunset. Her babies she refers to as the Summer Solstice. In this episode, Oyere takes us back to her greatest obstacles in losing her Sunsets. She reframes child loss and miscarriage into sunset experiences. We also discuss lactation through bereavement and other spiritual modalities for healing. This episode is for you to listen to if you have experienced a miscarriage or loss and want to learn how to reframe your thinking into naming them sunset experiences. Become a Sisters in Loss Birth Bereavement, and Postpartum Doula Here Book Recommendations and Links Below You can shop my Amazon Store for the Book Recommendations You can follow Sisters in Loss on Social Join our Black Moms in Loss Online Weekly Grief Support Group Join the Sisters in Loss Online Community Sisters in Loss TV Youtube Channel You can follow Erica on Social
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| 402 - Termination for Medical Reasons (TFMR) with Hadeer El Hindawi | 27 Aug 2025 | 00:41:17 | |
Have you heard of the term Termination for Medical Reasons (TFMR)? Termination for Medical Reasons, or TFMR, is when a pregnancy is terminated due to a chromosomal, genetic or structural fetal abnormality, or where continuing the pregnancy would risk the health or life of the mother. Today's guest was able to conceive her first child naturally and had a healthy pregnancy and delivery. The journey to baby number two has been full of loss and heartbreak. Hadeer El Hindawi had 4 consecutive losses including a miscarriage, TFMR, another miscarriage, and a stillborn full term baby. The last pregnancy was a frozen embryo transfer via IVF after being diagnosed with low ovarian reserve and her partner has high DNA fragmentation. In this episode, we discuss how she has coped and grieved with secondary infertility and these consecutive losses, how she has hope, and how she is moving forward in spite of her current circumstances. Become a Sisters in Loss Birth Bereavement, and Postpartum Doula Here Book Recommendations and Links Below You can shop my Amazon Store for the Book Recommendations You can follow Sisters in Loss on Social Join our Black Moms in Loss Online Weekly Grief Support Group Join the Sisters in Loss Online Community Sisters in Loss TV Youtube Channel You can follow Erica on Social
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| 401 - Miscarriage Survivor and the Power of Healing with Simbi Animashaun | 20 Aug 2025 | 00:41:09 | |
After having suffered multiple miscarriages for two years due to Fibroids, today's guess used her faith and determination to heal from her losses and continue her journey to becoming a mother. Simbi Animashaun was determined to become a mother after her miscarriages and went onto have three children who are her rainbow babies. In today's episode Simbi shares her struggles with pregnancy loss, being a miscarriage survivor, and how she leaned on God for understanding. This episode is for you to listen to if you have experienced fibroids, infertility, and painful periods and how to achieve health and wellness on your journey to motherhood. Become a Sisters in Loss Birth Bereavement, and Postpartum Doula Here Book Recommendations and Links Below You can shop my Amazon Store for the Book Recommendations You can follow Sisters in Loss on Social Join our Black Moms in Loss Online Weekly Grief Support Group Join the Sisters in Loss Online Community Sisters in Loss TV Youtube Channel You can follow Erica on Social
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| 400 - Endometriosis, low AMH, Placenta Previa, and Filling Empty Wombs with Sandra Elidor | 13 Aug 2025 | 00:42:48 | |
What Does Having Low AMH Levels Mean? Having low AMH levels can indicate that your ovaries are producing less of the preantral follicles. This is important as the fewer the number of follicles there are means there are less that can be stimulated for assisted contraception. Today's guest suffered from endometriosis for 21 years before being properly diagnosed. Sandra Elidor also found out she had low AMH at age 30. With Endo she had two surgeries, 1 fallopian tube, 1 successful IVF cycle, and 1 miscarriage. Sandra gave birth to her son at 29 weeks after weeks of bed rest due to placenta previa. During her 2nd IVF treatment, she found out she was no longer a candidate for IVF due to her low AMH levels. After which she suffered a miscarriage. In today's episode Sandra takes us on her journey to parenting, how she started her non-profit Filling Empty Wombs on Clubhouse, and supporting other families on this infertility and loss journey. Become a Sisters in Loss Birth Bereavement, and Postpartum Doula Here Book Recommendations and Links Below You can shop my Amazon Store for the Book Recommendations You can follow Sisters in Loss on Social Join our Black Moms in Loss Online Weekly Grief Support Group Join the Sisters in Loss Online Community Sisters in Loss TV Youtube Channel You can follow Erica on Social
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| 399 - Fibroids, Myomectomy, and Infant Loss with Oligohydramnios with Christina Danyo | 06 Aug 2025 | 00:42:23 | |
Have you heard of the term Oligohydramnios? Low amniotic fluid (oligohydramnios) is a condition in which the amniotic fluid measures lower than expected for a baby's gestational age. Today's guest was preparing to conceive and had a myomectomy to remove her fibroids. Christina Danyo learned she was expecting after her fibroid surgery. During her 20 week anatomy scan she learned that her baby girl's kidneys did not develop and was covered in cysts. Her daughter was diagnosed with Oligohdramnios or low/no amniotic fluid and her lungs also did not develop. Christina was faced with the decision with the diagnosis not compatible with life. In this episode, we discuss the decision she and her husband made to carry to full term, she delivered her baby girl via C-section at 37 weeks, preparation for delivering a baby given a fatal diagnosis, and her time spent honoring her angel during her less than 2 hour life and beyond. Become a Sisters in Loss Birth Bereavement, and Postpartum Doula Here Book Recommendations and Links Below You can shop my Amazon Store for the Book Recommendations You can follow Sisters in Loss on Social Join our Black Moms in Loss Online Weekly Grief Support Group Join the Sisters in Loss Online Community Sisters in Loss TV Youtube Channel You can follow Erica on Social
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| 398 - 2nd Trimester Loss at 19 Weeks and Wonderpuff with Jackie Morin | 30 Jul 2025 | 00:29:34 | |
Today's guest knows what it feels to be down and depressed after trauma. This lead her to making cotton candy and learned to detach herself from other people's pain, but also carry their spirits with me to rediscover joy by bringing it to others. Jackie Morin is the founder of Wonderpuff a small cotton candy business based in Durham, North Carolina. She and her husband began to expand their family and lost her daughter at 19 weeks. In this episode, we discuss how being black and Muslim played a role in her birthing experience, how she coped with the trauma of losing her daughter, and hope she has in her small business and growing her family. Become a Sisters in Loss Birth Bereavement, and Postpartum Doula Here Book Recommendations and Links Below You can shop my Amazon Store for the Book Recommendations You can follow Sisters in Loss on Social Join our Black Moms in Loss Online Weekly Grief Support Group Join the Sisters in Loss Online Community Sisters in Loss TV Youtube Channel You can follow Erica on Social
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| 397 - Ectopic Pregnancy, 8 Pregnancy Losses, and Hope to become a Mother of Living Child with Deze | 23 Jul 2025 | 00:28:25 | |
Today's guest is a lifestyle blogger behind byDeze.com. Deze began her journey to motherhood after getting married and lost that pregnancy to miscarriage. The next pregnancy she had an ectopic pregnancy and in total experienced another 6 losses totaling of 8 pregnancy losses with no live births. She was diagnosed with endometriosis, endured the removal of her right fallopian tube, as well as the mental and emotional toll that fertility brings. In today's episode Deze takes use on her journey through fertility, endometriosis, and pregnancy loss, and how she has found community in Facebook groups and enjoying her non-fertility related content like blogging. This episode is for you to listen to if you have been diagnosed with endometriosis, ectopic pregnancy, or have had recurrent pregnancy loss. Become a Sisters in Loss Birth Bereavement, and Postpartum Doula Here Book Recommendations and Links Below You can shop my Amazon Store for the Book Recommendations You can follow Sisters in Loss on Social Join our Black Moms in Loss Online Weekly Grief Support Group Join the Sisters in Loss Online Community Sisters in Loss TV Youtube Channel You can follow Erica on Social
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| 396 - Losing a Baby at 37 weeks with LaQuasha Jarvis | 16 Jul 2025 | 00:31:40 | |
Can you imagine going through an entire pregnancy and losing your baby so close to birth? Today's guest experienced that and more. LaQuasha Jarvis had her first baby at 20 and 5 months later was pregnant with her second child. At 37 weeks the unthinkable happened when she lost her baby so close to delivery. In this episode LaQuasha shares how she fights daily through her loss, how she went on to have 3 more rainbow babies, and how she is turning her pain into purpose by becoming a Doula. This episode is for you to listen to if you have experienced loss in the third trimester and are holding onto hope for your rainbow baby.
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| 395 - Miscarriage and Adventures of Grief Girl with D. Anaya | 09 Jul 2025 | 00:24:36 | |
Today's guest has been on a journey of grief. She experienced the loss of her first pregnancy with a miscarriage, the death of her eldest daughter, and in her final pregnancy another miscarriage. D. Anaya shares in this episode how she has been on this journey of grief and tells her adventures exploring her grief as an artist, grief guide, and loss doula through adventures of grief girl. This episode is for you to listen to if you have experience a miscarriage and child loss.
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| 394 - IVF, PCOS, and Blocked Fallopian Tubes with Tanerra Willis | 02 Jul 2025 | 00:29:30 | |
Have experienced any shame, guilt, or self blame after loss? Today's guest has experienced it and more. Tanerra Willis is a certified RN and CPR instructor by trade and was diagnosed with PCOS and had blocked fallopian tubes. She ended up seeing a fertility specialist who recommended she undergo IVF to grow her family. Tanerra was able to have her baby via IVF. She experienced guilt, embarrassment, self blame and isolation on her journey. In this episode she takes us back on her journey to motherhood and encourages others to share their experiences. This episode is for you to listen to if you have PCOS, gone through IVF or have had blocked fallopian tubes. Become a Sisters in Loss Birth Bereavement, and Postpartum Doula Here Book Recommendations and Links Below You can shop my Amazon Store for the Book Recommendations You can follow Sisters in Loss on Social Join our Black Moms in Loss Online Weekly Grief Support Group Join the Sisters in Loss Online Community Sisters in Loss TV Youtube Channel You can follow Erica on Social
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| 393 - Surrogacy and Infertility and The Colorless Womb with Kimberly Gowdy | 25 Jun 2025 | 00:24:40 | |
After a long journey with infertility, today's guest shares her early struggles to conceive and carry a child to term, her journey in search of alternative ways to have a family, and racial and societal pressures of parenthood and love. Kimberly Gowdy experienced the loss of multiple pregnancies, and was in an unstable marriage peppered with spousal abuse and addiction. In today's episode she takes us back on her journey to motherhood that was filled with loss, tears, doubt, heartache, and ultimate joy of remarriage and her rainbow son. This episode is for you to listen to if you have given up on hope on your journey to becoming a mother and need a hope lift and inspiration.
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| 392 - Double Uterus and Double Cervix and Hope Still Stands with La-Anna Douglass | 18 Jun 2025 | 00:31:26 | |
Have you heard of having a double uterus or double cervix? The term is Uterine didelphys is a rare condition that happens when you grow two uteruses instead of one. This happens when you are a developing baby. You are born with it. While developing as babies, girls typically grow a uterus from two channels called the Mullerian ducts. Today's guest was born with a didelphys uterus after 3 laparoscopic surgeries it was confirmed she also had endometriosis, fibroids, and polycystic ovarian syndrome. That did not stop today's guest from trying to conceive. La-Anna Douglass began fertility treatments with drugs and still was unable to conceive. She decided to try IVF and IVF did not work for her leaving her depressed and heartbroken. In today's episode La-Anna shares her journey to conceiving a baby naturally after 8 years of trying to conceive and her current journey through secondary infertility. This podcast is for you to listen to to learn more about a double uterus and double cervix, but also if you have any underlying conditions like endometriosis, fibriods, and pcos. Become a Sisters in Loss Birth Bereavement, and Postpartum Doula Here Book Recommendations and Links Below You can shop my Amazon Store for the Book Recommendations You can follow Sisters in Loss on Social Join our Black Moms in Loss Online Weekly Grief Support Group Join the Sisters in Loss Online Community Sisters in Loss TV Youtube Channel You can follow Erica on Social | |||
| 391 - Ectopic Pregnancy, Fallopian Tube Rupture, and "Why did this happen to me"? with Ashlee Epps | 11 Jun 2025 | 00:39:04 | |
Have you heard of an Ectopic Pregnancy? An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg implants and grows outside the main cavity of the uterus. An ectopic pregnancy most often occurs in a fallopian tube, which carries eggs from the ovaries to the uterus. This type of ectopic pregnancy is called a tubal pregnancy. Today's guest experienced an ectopic pregnancy that was discovered during her first prenatal visit and would need surgery. The morning of her surgery date her fallopian tube ruptured causing internal bleeding and changed her. Ashlee Epps found out she was pregnant with her second baby after losing her job, being in law school, and her husband's work hours being reduced. She was stressed with all that was going on in her life. After losing her baby she went through a "why" and denial period and felt very alone. In today's episode, Ashlee shares how her faith was tested after her loss, how she had to navigate through grief while being a wife, mom, and student, and how her healing journey has been filled with lessons of love and learning about herself. Today's episode is for you to listen to if you have experienced an ectopic pregnancy and if you have ever questioned why this happened to me? Become a Sisters in Loss Birth Bereavement, and Postpartum Doula Here Book Recommendations and Links Below You can shop my Amazon Store for the Book Recommendations You can follow Sisters in Loss on Social Join our Black Moms in Loss Online Weekly Grief Support Group Join the Sisters in Loss Online Community Sisters in Loss TV Youtube Channel You can follow Erica on Social
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| 390 - Endometriosis, Infertility, and Congenital Heart Disease and Infant Loss with Jamala Arland | 04 Jun 2025 | 00:36:45 | |
Congenital heart disease is a general term for a range of birth defects that affect the normal way the heart works. The term "congenital" means the condition is present from birth. Today's guest was diagnosed with Endometriosis and after many years of fertility treatments including IVF her first child Jasper died in her arms 30 hours after he was born from congenital heart disease. Coping with the grief of child loss at the onset of a global pandemic has made, Jamala Arland passionate about supporting the community for bereaved mothers and normalizing grief through writing and speaking engagements. In todays episode, Jamala shares her journey through endometriosis, infertility, and finding out how her son had congenital heart disease. This episode is for you to listen to if you have battled infertility and infant loss. Become a Sisters in Loss Birth Bereavement, and Postpartum Doula Here Book Recommendations and Links Below You can shop my Amazon Store for the Book Recommendations You can follow Sisters in Loss on Social Join our Black Moms in Loss Online Weekly Grief Support Group Join the Sisters in Loss Online Community Sisters in Loss TV Youtube Channel You can follow Erica on Social | |||
| 389 - Foster Care to Adoption after failed IVF with Juauna Lewis | 28 May 2025 | 00:37:04 | |
Not all fertility treatments end in success. Some end in undetermined infertility and unsuccessful IUI and IVF cycles. Today's guest experienced unexplained infertility and underwent fertility treatments. After going through an IUI and 2 IVF cycles that were unsuccessful, she and her husband decided to take a break from fertility treatments and decided to adopt. The adoption process was an immediate success. Juauna Lewis decided to try another IVF round, but that was also unsuccessful. To continue to grow her family, she turned to foster care to adoption and added another two boys to her family. Juauna is now the mom to 3 sweet little boys who she considers the pot of gold at the end of her rainbow of failed fertility treatments and losses. In today's episode we discuss her decision to stop fertility treatments and turn to adoption, why foster to adoption is another option to growing your family, and how motherhood is not defined if you birth children from your body. This episode is for you to listen to if you have had a failed IVF experience, are curious about adoption or fostering to adopt, and for inspiration that motherhood comes in many forms even if you don't birth the baby. Become a Sisters in Loss Birth Bereavement, and Postpartum Doula Here Book Recommendations and Links Below You can shop my Amazon Store for the Book Recommendations You can follow Sisters in Loss on Social Join our Black Moms in Loss Online Weekly Grief Support Group Join the Sisters in Loss Online Community Sisters in Loss TV Youtube Channel You can follow Erica on Social
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| 388 - Micropreemies, Infertility, and Preparing for next FET IVF round with Diane Olusado | 21 May 2025 | 00:44:19 | |
Have you heard of the term micropreemie? A micropreemie is a baby that is born before the 26th week of pregnancy or weighs less than 28 ounces. Today's guest is a mother of two an angel baby and rainbow baby both who were micropreemies born before 26 weeks. Diane Olusado combatted infertility with professional help for 4 years. After 7 failed IUIs and 1 failed IVF cycle she had a successful transfer and gave birth to her baby at 23 weeks and 5 days. Alayo died in the NICU after living for 9 days. Diane went onto another round of IVF that was successful and had her rainbow baby Iyanu at 26 weeks and 2 days and spent 108 days in the NICU. In todays episode, Diane shares her journey through infertility and loss and how she is preparing for her next IVF or Frozen Embryo Transfer (FET). This episode is for you to listen to if you have battled infertility and are also preparing for your next FET and IVF cycle.
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| 387 - "There is nothing we can do" Miscarriage and Elijah Broke the Gate with Jessica Jackson | 14 May 2025 | 00:25:39 | |
There is nothing we can do" the 6 words us @sistersinloss dreads to hear.How many of us have heard "There is nothing we can do" after a doctor's appointment or emergency room visit? Become a Sisters in Loss Birth Bereavement, and Postpartum Doula Here Living Water Doula Services Book Recommendations and Links Below You can shop my Amazon Store for the Book Recommendations You can follow Sisters in Loss on SocialJoin our Black Moms in Loss Online Weekly Grief Support Group Join the Sisters in Loss Online Community You can follow Erica on Social | |||
| 386 - Noncustodial Parenting & Black Motherhood with Erica M. Freeman and Dem Black Mamas Podcast | 08 May 2025 | 01:11:43 | |
Dear Mama, What if I told you Black mamas aren't superheroes, that the cape is choking us, and our backs are brittle? What if I told you motherhood ain't killing us, though, but the narratives we buy into hook, line, and sinker are? What if you had the option not to be the primary custodial parent? Would you decline out of obligation to the belief that a good Black mama would never choose to leave their children in the care of others, even the other parent? How does a Black mother respond when what's best for her or her destiny clashes with cultural norms? In this Mother's Day episode, I shared my journey with Dem Black Mamas Podcast about the complexities and challenges of non-custodial parenting and Black motherhood. When Erica and her husband decided to divorce, they also agreed to shared custody. Each parent would have primary custody for 3 years of their son Maxwell who was diagnosed with spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy 10 years ago. We dive into:
Connect with Dem Black Mamas: YouTube | Email List | Patreon | Blusky 🗣️Engage: This is a conversation. Speak back to us! Share your thoughts about the episode using the hashtag #DemBlackMamas, DM us or email us at magic@demblackmamas.com. Join our Weekly Grief Support Groups at sistersinloss.com/psi Become a Sisters in Loss Birth Bereavement, and Postpartum Doula Here Living Water Doula Services Book Recommendations and Links BelowYou can shop my Amazon Store for the Book Recommendations You can follow Sisters in Loss on SocialJoin our Black Moms in Loss Online Weekly Grief Support Group Join the Sisters in Loss Online Community You can follow Erica on Social | |||
| 384 - Second Trimester Loss and Adoption Loss Grieving with Dr. Tatiana H | 05 Mar 2025 | 00:55:48 | |
Today's episode is a two part episode where we discuss adoption and second trimester loss. Today's guest Dr. Tatiana Height wanted to become a mother through private adoption as she was single at the time. During this time she faced alot of judgement from people about trying to adopt instead of carrying a biological child. If you haven't listened to part 1 please go back to Episode 383 to listen. In this episode we discuss her finding out she was pregnant, her second trimester and miscarriage loss story, her 3rd failed adoption, and her grief and healing journey. We discuss how the third mom changed her mind the day the baby was due. Her due date was right at the same time as Tatiana was entering her second trimester, so she put her adoption plan on hold to focus on pregnancy. At 19 weeks and 3 days, her water broke and she gave birth to a baby girl, but she didn't survive. 10 months later she got pregnant again, but miscarried around 6 weeks, and she is now trying to adopt again. Become a Sisters in Loss Birth Bereavement, and Postpartum Doula Here Living Water Doula Services Book Recommendations and Links BelowYou can shop my Amazon Store for the Book Recommendations You can follow Sisters in Loss on SocialJoin our Black Moms in Loss Online Weekly Grief Support Group Join the Sisters in Loss Online Community You can follow Erica on Social | |||
| 383 - How to begin the Adoption process with Dr. Tatiana Height | 26 Feb 2025 | 00:27:18 | |
Have you considered adoption as a way to grow your family? Today's episode is a two part episode where we discuss adoption and second trimester loss. Today's guest Dr. Tatiana Height wanted to become a mother through private adoption as she was single at the time. During this time she faced alot of judgement from people about trying to adopt instead of carrying a biological child. In this episode we discuss the adoption process, her two failed adoptions, the grief and loss from that experience, and her search for a sperm donor to conceive her own child. We lead up in this episode of her matching with a third birth mother at the same time she found out she was pregnant. This second part that will air next week will go into her second trimester loss story, and her grief and healing journey. Become a Sisters in Loss Birth Bereavement, and Postpartum Doula Here Living Water Doula Services Book Recommendations and Links BelowYou can shop my Amazon Store for the Book Recommendations You can follow Sisters in Loss on SocialJoin our Black Moms in Loss Online Weekly Grief Support Group Join the Sisters in Loss Online Community You can follow Erica on Social | |||
| 381 - Easing into the New Year - REWIND | 29 Jan 2025 | 00:29:03 | |
2024 is here and we are kicking off the year with a solo episode. Our founder, Erica Michelle, shares about easing into 2024, goals for Sisters in Loss in 2024, and surviving and thriving in 2024. Become a Sisters in Loss Birth Bereavement, and Postpartum Doula Here Living Water Doula Services Book Recommendations and Links BelowYou can shop my Amazon Store for the Book Recommendations You can follow Sisters in Loss on SocialJoin our Black Moms in Loss Online Weekly Grief Support Group Join the Sisters in Loss Online Community You can follow Erica on Social | |||
| 380 - New Year are you ready to Surrender? - REWIND | 22 Jan 2025 | 00:35:10 | |
I am excited to get behind the mic and kick off the new year with a solo episode discussing all about 2022 accomplishments and failures. In this episode, I deep dive into my personal development and growth in 2022, and share my 2023 word of the year. We discuss what's next with Sisters in Loss and what to look forward to in 2023 and how to stay connected to the community. Become a Sisters in Loss Birth Bereavement, and Postpartum Doula Here Living Water Doula Services Book Recommendations and Links BelowYou can shop my Amazon Store for the Book Recommendations You can follow Sisters in Loss on SocialJoin our Black Moms in Loss Online Weekly Grief Support Group Join the Sisters in Loss Online Community You can follow Erica on Social | |||
| 379 - New Year and Setting New Goals - REWIND | 15 Jan 2025 | 00:20:25 | |
Today's episode is a solo episode where I catch you up on all the things happening with Sisters in Loss and celebrating my birthday on July 17th and 4 years of podcasting on August 2. In this episode we discuss: -Taking a solo vacation for my birthday -Recapping this year so far for Sisters in Loss -What is next for Sisters in Loss? Our 2021 Summit and Retreat in 2022! This episode is for you to listen to celebrate my birthday and 4 years of podcasting. Stay tuned until the end of the episode for a special message. For my birthday I would love for you to leave us a fresh review on your podcast medium. Become a Sisters in Loss Birth Bereavement, and Postpartum Doula Here Living Water Doula Services Book Recommendations and Links BelowYou can shop my Amazon Store for the Book Recommendations You can follow Sisters in Loss on SocialJoin our Black Moms in Loss Online Weekly Grief Support Group Join the Sisters in Loss Online Community You can follow Erica on Social | |||
| 378 - Creating new goals and ambitions on this motherhood journey - REWIND | 08 Jan 2025 | 00:29:31 | |
We made it yall! We have made it to the end of the year, and I'm happy to say we made it whole. Many of us started this year with the expectation of greatness. Ambition to take on the world. Start that new business, write that new book, launch that new product, travel to a new country, and just live a life after loss that was unimaginable. Then our world was paused in March as COVID-19 shut down the world, travel, and many businesses especially small businesses. Many of our family and friends have been diagnosed with COVID-19, recovered, or even worse have gone to be angels in heaven. 2020 has been the year of the Unexpected! In this solo episode I talk about the year in review, my personal and professional goals, and my 2021 word of the year. Become a Sisters in Loss Birth Bereavement, and Postpartum Doula Here Living Water Doula Services Book Recommendations and Links BelowYou can shop my Amazon Store for the Book Recommendations You can follow Sisters in Loss on SocialJoin our Black Moms in Loss Online Weekly Grief Support Group Join the Sisters in Loss Online Community You can follow Erica on Social | |||
| 377 - This Year Don't Struggle in Silence - REWIND | 01 Jan 2025 | 00:29:01 | |
We have entered into a new year, and a new decade. Another opportunity to live out our purpose for our lives, for our angel babies, and future babies. It is a time to continue on the journey to healing, restoration, with hope and peace. In today's episode I share my word of the year and a recap of all that was accomplished with Sisters in Loss in 2019 and my goals for 2020 for the podcast and business. Resilience means
Resilience means knowing how to cope in spite of setbacks, or barriers, or limited resources. Resilience is a measure of how much you want something and how much you are willing, and able, to overcome obstacles to get it. It has to do with your emotional strength. After losing babies many times we don't even know our own strength. But we keep on getting up, placing our feet on the floor, and pressing on time after time when it gets tough. We go two steps forward and 3 steps back. We move from trauma to trauma and not realize it until its too late. We get the positive pregnancy test we had been praying for only to get bad news weeks later. We make it the end of our pregnancy, birth our rainbow baby, and are depressed because we continue to mourn the baby we lost. When I think of resiliency I think of you. Yes, you girl. Yes, you my Sister in Loss. You continue to press on, recover quickly, and have the emotional strength to overcome life's obstacles and challenges. You have made it your mission to help others on this journey. You have dedicated your life back to Jesus to serving him until your husband and future children get here. Resilience is you! Resilience is me! Become a Sisters in Loss Birth Bereavement, and Postpartum Doula Here Living Water Doula Services Book Recommendations and Links BelowYou can shop my Amazon Store for the Book Recommendations You can follow Sisters in Loss on SocialJoin our Black Moms in Loss Online Weekly Grief Support Group Join the Sisters in Loss Online Community You can follow Erica on Social | |||
| 376 - Incompetent Cervix and Baby Loss with Shalika Bethel | 25 Dec 2024 | 00:48:18 | |
How do you learn how to build life after loss? Today's guest is doing exactly that learning how to rebuild her life after loss by God's grace. Shalika Bethel is an angel mom to two baby boys due to a incompetent cervix. In this episode she takes us on her journey to motherhood, how she has learned to accept her babies are not here physically, and how she is rebuilding by God's grace. Become a Sisters in Loss Birth Bereavement, and Postpartum Doula Here Living Water Doula Services Book Recommendations and Links BelowYou can shop my Amazon Store for the Book Recommendations You can follow Sisters in Loss on SocialJoin our Healing Collective Online Support Group Join the Sisters in Loss Online Community Sisters in Loss TV Youtube Channel You can follow Erica on Social
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| 375 - Recurrent Miscarriages and Infertility with Vernetta Stewart | 18 Dec 2024 | 00:27:46 | |
Black women Heal when they are surrounded by other black women. Today's guest truly believes and embodies that motto. Vernetta Stewart, also known as Chef Vernetta is the founder of Footprints of Angels a nonprofit organization aimed to support women impacted by infertility and recurrent miscarriages. This nonprofit organization provides women with support so they can no longer live in silence and shame. In this episode Vernetta takes us on her journey of recurrent miscarriages and becoming the mom of 3 Angel babies. She also shares how her non profit is helping women like her with fertility challenges. This episode is for you to listen to if you want to know what life after loss looks like. Become a Sisters in Loss Birth Bereavement, and Postpartum Doula Here Living Water Doula Services Book Recommendations and Links BelowYou can shop my Amazon Store for the Book Recommendations You can follow Sisters in Loss on SocialJoin our Healing Collective Online Support Group Join the Sisters in Loss Online Community You can follow Erica on Social | |||
| 374 - IUD Infection and Stillbirth with Jordan Johnson | 11 Dec 2024 | 00:24:36 | |
Can you imagine getting pregnant while on birth control? Today's guest was surprised when she found out she was expecting after having an IUD. Yes, she beat the odds and conceived while on birth control. Jordan Johnson is a United States Naval Officer and moved from DC to CA while pregnant. Two weeks after celebrating her baby shower she ended up in the hospital and the baby did not have a heartbeat. At 29 weeks she was told she would have to deliver her son naturally because he was so big. He came out breech and she experienced PTSD in the delivery room. Jordan shares in this episode how her IUD caused an infection thus causing hemorrhaging around her umbilical cord. In her pregnancy after loss with her daughter she shares the steps the doctors took to ensure her and her baby were safe and healthy. This episode is for you to listen to if you have been on birth control, are currently on birth control, and how her IUD caused infection in her womb. Become a Sisters in Loss Birth Bereavement, and Postpartum Doula Here Living Water Doula Services Book Recommendations and Links BelowYou can shop my Amazon Store for the Book Recommendations You can follow Sisters in Loss on SocialJoin our Healing Collective Online Support Group Join the Sisters in Loss Online Community You can follow Erica on Social | |||
| 372 - Pregnancy after Miscarriage with Sherita Thompson | 27 Nov 2024 | 00:38:44 | |
Pregnancy after a miscarriage can be filled with many fears, anxious thoughts, and nervousness that you may lose another baby. Today's guest shares how her faith fueled her desire to continue to try again after her miscarriage. Sherita Thompson experienced a miscarriage while on a trip helping friends babysit and was devastated. She returned from her trip and realized she hadn't prayed about it because she was angry and frustrated at herself. In this episode Sherita takes us on her grief journey towards healing, how her faith and prayer helped her conceive her rainbow baby a month after her miscarriage, and encouragement for those moms who are overwhelmed. This episode is for you to listen to if you have experienced a miscarriage and want to know what pregnancy after a miscarriage with faith and prayer is like. Become a Sisters in Loss Birth Bereavement, and Postpartum Doula Here Living Water Doula Services Book Recommendations and Links BelowYou can shop my Amazon Store for the Book Recommendations You can follow Sisters in Loss on SocialJoin our Healing Collective Online Support Group Join the Sisters in Loss Online Community You can follow Erica on Social | |||
| 371 - Pregnancy after Stillbirth with Tierra Hucke | 20 Nov 2024 | 00:34:36 | |
Can you imagine having a doula and midwife, but still experience a stillbirth? Today's guest had that experience. She was healthy, ate right, worked out consistently, and even worked with a midwife and doula at a birthing center throughout her pregnancy. At 36 weeks after a babymoon life changed for Tierra Hucke. She went to the hospital because she didn't feel the baby move and was told the baby did not have a heartbeat. In this episode she shares her journey through grief, getting pregnant 2 months after loss, and delivery of her rainbow baby 11 months after she lost her son Jameson. This episode is for you to listen to if you have experienced a stillbirth, and want to know what pregnancy after stillbirth journey is like. Become a Sisters in Loss Birth Bereavement, and Postpartum Doula Here Living Water Doula Services Book Recommendations and Links BelowYou can shop my Amazon Store for the Book Recommendations You can follow Sisters in Loss on SocialJoin our Healing Collective Online Support Group Join the Sisters in Loss Online Community You can follow Erica on Social | |||
| 370 - Stillbirth and PTSD in Zimbabwe and Chiedza Makwara | 13 Nov 2024 | 00:31:29 | |
Pregnancy and Infant Loss is not only a United States concern, but it's worldwide. Today's guest is from the continent (yes that continent that many think is a country) Africa. She experienced a stillbirth at 32 weeks in her home country of Zimbabwe. In this episode, Chiedza Makwara shares how pregnancy loss is still a taboo concept in Zimbabwe, how she experienced depression and PTSD after her loss, and how she is using her blog and platform to bring awareness to stillbirth. Become a Sisters in Loss Birth Bereavement, and Postpartum Doula Here Living Water Doula Services Book Recommendations and Links BelowYou can shop my Amazon Store for the Book Recommendations You can follow Sisters in Loss on SocialJoin our Healing Collective Online Support Group Join the Sisters in Loss Online Community You can follow Erica on Social | |||
| 369 - Recurrent Miscarriages and Male Factory Infertility with Tamika Henderson | 06 Nov 2024 | 00:23:55 | |
Have you heard of male factor infertility? Male Factor infertility can be caused due to low sperm production, abnormal sperm function or blockages that prevent the delivery of sperm. Illnesses, injuries, chronic health problems, lifestyle choices, and other factors that lead to infertility. Today's guest shares her recurrent miscarriage story and journey where her husband is experiencing secondary infertility by way of male factor. Tamika Henderson had miscarriages in 2016, 2017, and 2018, and it became so routine she knew she was miscarrying. After consulting with a fertility doctor she found out her fertility was due to male factor which was shocking because her husband already had two children. In this episode she takes us back on that journey to healing, and her next steps in her fertility treatments. This episode is for you to listen to if you have never heard of male factor fertility and how it effects a marriage. Become a Sisters in Loss Birth Bereavement, and Postpartum Doula Here Living Water Doula Services Book Recommendations and Links BelowYou can shop my Amazon Store for the Book Recommendations You can follow Sisters in Loss on SocialJoin our Healing Collective Online Support Group Join the Sisters in Loss Online Community You can follow Erica on Social | |||
| 367 - Why your VOTE matters for Black Maternal Health! | 23 Oct 2024 | 00:24:45 | |
| 366 - Transabdominal Cerclage and Rainbow Baby with Jazmyne Scott | 16 Oct 2024 | 00:52:41 | |
Have you heard of a transabdominal cerclage? What is a transabdominal cerclage? A transabdominal cerclage is a small, extremely strong, woven synthetic band stitched high on the cervix. This band supports the full length of the cervix and resists the pressure the growing fetus places on it. The band prevents the cervix from opening and losing the pregnancy. Today's guest experienced two chemical pregnancies over about a year and a half in the beginning of her marriage. Eventually through medical intervention, Jazmyne Scott was able to get pregnant with her son then she lost him in the second trimester due to incompetent cervix or cervical insuffiency. She was determined to have her rainbow baby. Jazmyne took control of her maternal health and researched doctors in Atlanta who could perform a transabdominal cerclage based on her being apart of the Abbyloopers facebook group. In today's episode Jazmyne takes us on the journey to advocating for herself to get a transabdominal cerclage, getting pregnant with her rainbow baby girl, birthing her baby girl and being a parent after loss. Become a Sisters in Loss Birth Bereavement, and Postpartum Doula Here Living Water Doula Services Book Recommendations and Links Below You can shop my Amazon Store for the Book Recommendations You can follow Sisters in Loss on SocialJoin our Healing Collective Online Support Group Join the Sisters in Loss Online Community You can follow Erica on Social | |||
| 365 - Child Loss and Fighting the Family Policing System with Mashai Small | 09 Oct 2024 | 01:00:28 | |
Today's guest is a former soldier, life coach, podcaster, and doula. Mashai Small has a story to tell of how her divine assignment is to give life to her children and others. She was in the military when she experienced child loss and didn't receive much support. Mashai turned to the internet to learn how to grieve healthly and to help educate her children about their sibling who transitioned. In today's episode Mashai discussed her child loss story along with how she has been advocating and fighting the child protective services system for her other children. We discuss grieving, healing, and how her work as a life coach and doula has helped her advocacy for herself and other families. Become a Sisters in Loss Birth Bereavement, and Postpartum Doula Here Living Water Doula Services Book Recommendations and Links BelowYou can shop my Amazon Store for the Book Recommendations You can follow Sisters in Loss on SocialJoin our Healing Collective Online Support Group Join the Sisters in Loss Online Community You can follow Erica on Social | |||
| 364 - 7 Years of Sisters in Loss! I got a BOOK DEAL! | 02 Oct 2024 | 00:30:40 | |
Can you believe this podcast is celebrating 7 years of power and impact? I know I can't at all. We offically hit 7 years of podcasting on August 2, 2024 and I held this news in until the official announcement via Publishers Marketplace. I got a BOOK DEAL yall! So much more has happened since I recorded this episode back in July, but the sentiments are the same GO VOTE! This episode is for you to listen to if you want to hear about how I got the book deal and where Sisters in Loss is going in 2025 and beyond. Become a Sisters in Loss Birth Bereavement, and Postpartum Doula Here Living Water Doula Services Book Recommendations and Links Below You can shop my Amazon Store for the Book Recommendations You can follow Sisters in Loss on SocialJoin our Healing Collective Online Support Group Join the Sisters in Loss Online Community You can follow Erica on Social | |||
| 363 - I had my abortion and son on the same day! | 25 Sep 2024 | 00:11:07 | |
Abortion and Elective Termination has always been a topic in the US, with many opposing views. Roe v. Wade was a 1973 landmark decision by the US Supreme Court. The court ruled that a state law that banned abortions (except to save the life of the mother) was unconstitutional. The ruling made abortion legal in many circumstances. On June 24, 2022, this Dobbs decision was overturned making abortions illegal in many states even as early as 6 weeks gestation. Abortion is on the ballot in less than 50 days to election day. In the medical world miscarriages are called spontaneous abortions, and in this community we have to learn how to extend grace to individuals who electively terminate their pregnancies no matter their choice. Today's episode is a solo episode as I am sharing my own personal abortion story. I have never told this story on this podcast, and wanted to share my truth to release the hurt, embarrassment, and shame I have worked through with therapy and carried around with me so many years. August 19, 2004 is a day I will never forget. It is also a day I almost lost my life ten years later giving birth to my rainbow baby boy. This episode is for you to listen to learn more about the healing that takes place post abortion and loss. Become a Sisters in Loss Birth Bereavement, and Postpartum Doula Here Book Recommendations and Links Below You can shop my Amazon Store for the Book Recommendations You can follow Sisters in Loss on Social Join our Healing Collective Online Support Group Join the Sisters in Loss Online Community Sisters in Loss TV Youtube Channel You can follow Erica on Social | |||