The Pregnancy After Loss Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

This week, I asked my chiropractors, Sam and Brian, to come on the podcast.
Brian Curtis is a Chiropractor, husband, father, and enthusiast of all 2 wheeled vehicles. He is in practice with his wife and also travels the US providing care for riders in Motoamerica, the North American professional road racing organization.
Samantha Curtis is also a chiropractor and community builder. Her time is split taking care of patients at Cotyledon health, and homeschooling their first grader. She enjoys hiking, going on road trips, and seeking out the best food an area has to offer.
Sam and Brian talk all about supporting your body to do what it's supposed to do -- especially during pregnancy after loss. This is a powerful episode, and I know you won't want to miss it.
You can connect with them on Instagram @cotyledon_health
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Welcome back to The Pregnancy After Loss Podcast! I’m Sarah, your host, and today, we’re exploring why some people choose to keep their pregnancy private after experiencing loss. This episode dives into the emotional and practical sides of navigating pregnancy in a way that feels safe and protected.
Here’s What We’ll Cover:
1. Emotional Safety: How keeping your pregnancy private can offer a space for personal reflection, without the added weight of others’ expectations or concerns.
2. Protecting Your Bond: We’ll discuss the powerful choice of sharing this journey with only yourself or a select few in the early days, and why it can feel empowering.
3. Avoiding Questions: Practical ways to set boundaries and avoid questions, letting you stay present without added stress.
Practical Tips for Keeping Things Private:
- Clothing Choices: Loose and layered clothing can help keep early signs hidden.
- Social Planning: Opt for gatherings that don’t spotlight food or drinks, where it’s easier to avoid scrutiny.
- Prepared Responses: Learn a few simple, kind responses to redirect pregnancy questions if they arise.
- Scheduling Appointments Quietly: Tips for booking appointments with discretion to maintain privacy.
- Lean on a Trusted Person: How to bring one close friend or family member into your journey for support without feeling exposed.
Connect with Me:
If this episode resonates with you or someone you know, I’d love to hear from you! Join the conversation on Instagram at @paldoula for more resources and support on your journey. Your story matters, and I’m here to listen.
Share Your Experience:
Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening. Your feedback helps more parents find this show, and I’m so grateful for your support in growing this community.

In this episode, Sarah delves into the emotional complexities of being pregnant after a loss, especially during Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. Through the story of Kara, a mom experiencing anxiety during her rainbow pregnancy, Sarah highlights the emotional challenges many face. She explores how the awareness of loss can amplify those feelings of fear and discusses why it’s completely normal to feel both joy and anxiety at the same time.
Mentioned in This Episode:
- Link to Episode on "Scanxiety" – Managing anxiety before doctor’s appointments during a rainbow pregnancy.
- Free Webinar – Sarah's upcoming webinar on battling fear during pregnancy after loss
How to Support the Podcast: If you enjoyed today’s episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review to help other moms find The Pregnancy After Loss Podcast. Your support makes a big difference!
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Welcome to another episode of The Pregnancy After Loss Podcast! Today, I’m back to explore the important tests and labs you can expect during the third trimester, especially after experiencing a loss. We’ll dive into the Group B Streptococcus (GBS) test and fetal monitoring techniques like Non-Stress Tests (NST) and Biophysical Profiles (BPP). Understanding these procedures can help you feel empowered and informed during this critical time.
Resources:
- Join the waitlist for the “Birthing Hope” course

How to Support the Podcast: If you enjoyed today’s episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review to help other moms find The Pregnancy After Loss Podcast. Your support makes a big difference!
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This week, Sarah dives in to the topic of autonomy during loss and pregnancy after loss, with a really special guest.

Kyleigh became a doula in 2019 after leaving her soul-sucking “real job” with no plan. She prepared for her birth in a very unconventional way — prioritizing mindset and autonomy over following the status quo. Spoiler alert: the first words out of her mouth after giving birth were, “That wasn’t as hard as it looked!”

Since blissfully giving birth to her daughter at home in February of 2020, Kyleigh has helped over 1,400+ women achieve their dream birth... No, not a birth where “everything goes perfectly,”... but a birth where the mom is completely in charge and drips in confidence as the sole decision-maker for her birth experience.

Kyleigh has crowned herself the shameless slayer of bullsh*t and coercion within the pregnancy and birth community... and there’s no doubt that her IG community of 28,000 women would agree!

After impacting thousands of lives and growing a successful birth-focused business, Kyleigh fell in love with helping other birth nerds (doulas, midwives, birth coaches, childbirth educators, etc.) turn their passion for birth into a successful career. She launched the Birthworker Podcast in July of 2022 – debuting at #17 in the category “USA: Business: Careers” and has maintained a top 200 rating ever since!
As the founder of Birthworker.com, Kyleigh is committed to providing doulas worldwide with the resources and support they need to change the global birth community, ditch their 9-5, stay home with their kids, and start living life on their own terms.

Kyleigh is best known for two things — questioning the status quo when it comes to anything related to birth... and helping change the global birth narrative by re-centering the mom as the sole authority of her birth experience.
When Kyleigh isn’t helping birth nerds go all-in on their doula business, she’s traveling across the world with her family, binging birth podcasts (duh!), or... let’s be honest... scrolling mindlessly on TikTok LOL!

Kyleigh can be found on Instagram at @birthworkerpodcast or on her podcast, The Birth Worker Podcast

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For more information about Sarah's program for moms who are pregnant after loss, click here

Welcome to another episode of The Pregnancy After Loss Podcast! Today, Sarah explores the emotional challenges and mental health aspects of reaching the "viability" milestone during pregnancy after loss. The viability phase is an important turning point in pregnancy, but it can also trigger a complex mix of hope, anxiety, and even guilt. Sarah offers practical tips for managing these emotions and ways to take care of your emotional well-being during this time.
Resources:
Free download: Affirmations for Pregnancy After Loss
Free October Support Group for Pregnant After Loss Moms
Organization: 22 Matters
How to Support the Podcast: If you enjoyed today’s episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review to help other moms find The Pregnancy After Loss Podcast. Your support makes a big difference!
Follow Sarah on Instagram: @paldoula
Stay connected for more support, insights, and updates.

In this week's episode, Tayler tells her story of loss and pregnancy after loss. Her story is a powerful one of courage and endurance in the midst of hard things.Tayler is a spouse, mom, doula, and childbirth educator based in Southeast Michigan. Her mission is to support mothers through their pregnancy, postpartum, and motherhood journeys, ensuring a positive and empowering experience. She provides support, education, and resources to help moms achieve the birth experience they desire. Tayler offers both in-person and virtual services, allowing her to meet each mother where she needs support the most.You can get in contact with Tayler via her website ⁠http://www.embracingbeginnings.com⁠ or on social media @embracingbeginnings

For information about Birthing Hope, The program for moms who are pregnant after loss, click ⁠here⁠

In today’s episode, Sarah dives into the often overwhelming first trimester of pregnancy after loss, focusing on the timing of your initial appointments. Many moms, after seeing that positive test, feel the urge to rush in for an early scan or labs. But could waiting be the better option?
Sarah shares a personal story about her first ultrasound with her rainbow baby when things didn’t go as expected. In her case, the doctors couldn’t find a heartbeat, and the baby was measuring small. While it was a scary moment, she knew her cycle well enough to know she’d ovulated late. Waiting gave her more clarity and less stress.
Throughout the episode, Sarah outlines five reasons why waiting for your first appointment could actually be a good decision for both you and your baby. From reducing early ultrasound anxiety to ensuring your body has enough time to show clear progress, she offers heartfelt advice for moms navigating the delicate early stages of pregnancy after loss.
Resources Mentioned:
- Free 7-Day Social Media Challenge
- Free Weekly Support Group for Pregnancy After Loss
- Birthing Hope: Sarah’s comprehensive birth course and support group for moms navigating pregnancy after loss
Connect with Sarah:
Instagram: @paldoula

This week's episode is a sweet conversation with Michelle, mom of 6 -- 3 of whom are earthside.

Michelle has been self-employed for the last 14 years, co-owning and operating Chinched Restaurant and Deli with her husband, Shaun. She is a graduate of The Culinary Arts Program from Holland College, PEI, where she met Shaun. Before opening Chinched, she traveled and cooked along the eastern seaboard. Michelle is the proud mother of two children, Vivienne and Julien, who are earthside, and had identical triplet boys, A, B, and C, who were lost at 21.5 weeks gestation in 2019 after exhausting all resources to bring them home. In recent months, she has begun her doula training with Doula Training Canada and feels honored to help other families with their birth journeys. She started her doula business, Holistic Doula Services, with the intent of specializing in High-Risk Pregnancy and Pregnancy and Infancy Loss. She loves cooking, hiking, traveling, all things birth, and spending time with her family.
For information about Birthing Hope, The program for moms who are pregnant after loss, click ⁠here⁠

In this episode, Sarah tackles a topic that might stir up a bit of controversy: the timing of your first appointment during pregnancy after loss. With the rush of emotions that come with a positive pregnancy test, it's natural to want to schedule an appointment right away to ensure everything is progressing well. But today, Sarah explores why sometimes waiting a bit before that first appointment might be beneficial for you and your baby.
Sarah shares her own personal story about the mixed emotions of discovering a positive pregnancy test after a loss and how she initially felt the urge to rush to the doctor. She explains that waiting might actually be the best choice, and she offers seven key reasons to consider this approach. From avoiding unnecessary anxiety caused by early ultrasounds to allowing your body to naturally progress, Sarah provides practical advice and heartfelt insights to guide you through these early weeks of pregnancy.
Resources Mentioned:
Birthing Hope: Sarah’s comprehensive birth course and support group for moms navigating pregnancy after loss.
Episode on mindset and surrender in pregnancy after loss
Connect with Sarah:
Instagram: @paldoula