Pregnancy After Loss Doula

Pregnancy After Loss Doula 🌈 Hope and Help for moms navigating pregnancy after loss. 🎙️Host of the PAL Doula Podcast.

This time of year always feels like a countdown to me…8 years ago, we were in the early dating days7 years ago, engaged ...
11/25/2025

This time of year always feels like a countdown to me…

8 years ago, we were in the early dating days

7 years ago, engaged and so excited about our future together.

6 years ago, newlyweds and anticipating trying for kids within the year.

And then everything changed.

5 years ago, 3 days after Thanksgiving, I found out I was pregnant for the first time. Then, two days before Christmas, I learned our baby had no heartbeat. Then on January 6, I gave birth to our tiny baby.

4 years ago, we were in the trenches of loss and infertility. I think I lost two more babies that year (never had positive tests, but all the signs were there). My heart was in shambles, and I was devastated to not have a baby in my arms. I was in a really dark place, and I was struggling to trust God’s plan for our family.

3 years ago, I was nearing the end of my rainbow pregnancy. Terrified, anxious, yet holding onto a sliver of hope and the belief that, regardless of the outcome, God had a perfect plan for this baby.

2 years ago, we celebrated our rainbow boy’s first holidays. My heart was healing a little bit, but I still felt the sting of loss.

1 year ago, we announced our next pregnancy. I was hopeful, but still scared that we’d lose yet another baby. The trauma of loss and infertility still clouded much of that pregnancy, but I was able to find so much joy in the midst of the fear.

And this year, we have two earthside children. Our rainbow is finally old enough to understand so much of the season, and it’s beautiful to watch! And our pot of gold baby is just excited about everything.

And in the middle of all the joy and the “redemption story” that I’m living, my heart is still heavy this time of year.

This is when thoughts of “this should look different” come creeping in. Having living babies doesn’t completely heal the scars in my heart.

I’m thankful for Christ. I’m thankful for the hope of the Gospel and the promise of Heaven. I’m thankful for how God has written our story. I’m thankful for how my heart aches, because it reminds me that this is not the end. There is a day when God will make all things new. 🤍

The holidays can bring up all the “what ifs” and fears we try to push down. But this year, it doesn’t have to. Here’s ho...
11/24/2025

The holidays can bring up all the “what ifs” and fears we try to push down. But this year, it doesn’t have to. Here’s how to navigate those tricky conversations with calm and confidence:

1. Prepare your mindset – Take a moment to acknowledge your feelings before the day. Remember, your fear and grief are valid, but so is hope and joy.
2. Set gentle boundaries – Decide ahead of time what topics feel safe to discuss. Maybe have a “safe word” with your husband, to help get out of conversations you don’t want to have. Do what you need to in order to respectfully protect your peace.
3. Have ready responses – Simple, authentic phrases like “I’d rather not talk about that today” can save you from tension. It’s ok to tell Aunt Susan you don’t want to talk about something.
4. Focus on what you can control – You can’t control questions, and you can’t control triggers. But you can control your response.
5. Lean on support – Talk to your husband about it before you get to Grandma’s house. Reach out to a friend, partner, or mentor, and ask them if they can keep their phone on in case you need a little bit of support. Planning in advance gives you freedom to enjoy the day.

You don’t have to face Thanksgiving week feeling triggered. Start small, plan ahead, and give yourself permission to protect your peace.

Follow for more guidance on navigating the holidays with confidence and calm this year. Really, and truly, I’m here for you 🤍

My first Thanksgiving after loss was a blur. My heart was broken, I was grieving so deeply, and I felt alone. Here are s...
11/23/2025

My first Thanksgiving after loss was a blur.

My heart was broken, I was grieving so deeply, and I felt alone.

Here are some things I wish someone had told me back then.

And, honestly, four years and two living babies later, I still need these reminders. 🤍

11/22/2025

We are honored to welcome 𝐒𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐡 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐞 as the newest instructor in our 𝑩𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒗𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑫𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒂 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 program.

Sarah is a wife, a mother of two beautiful children on earth and three in Heaven, and a devoted doula serving families in the mountains of Western North Carolina. Her personal journey through loss has shaped her heart for bereavement work, and she carries a unique blend of compassion, experience, and deep understanding into every class she teaches.

This 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, Sarah will begin leading a new cohort of learners who feel called to support families walking through grief with gentleness, strength, and trauma-informed care.

📘 Training Details

Start Date: January 8, 2026
Schedule: Every Thursday at 8:30 PM EST via Zoom
Duration: 10 weeks

Training Requirements:

Attend each weekly live Zoom class
(recordings available if you are at a birth)

Complete weekly coursework inside the online learning portal

Submit one book report

Complete a community project

Create a community resource library

🌸 Limited Slots for January 2026

We are opening only 10 seats for this cohort to ensure personal guidance, intimate discussions, and deeply supported learning.

If you feel called to walk with families during some of the most tender moments of their lives, we invite you to join Sarah’s class.

✨ Enrollment is ongoing — limited slots only.

“Every twinge, every cramp, every ‘what if’ has me spiraling…”Sound familiar?Here’s what I shared with that client — wha...
11/19/2025

“Every twinge, every cramp, every ‘what if’ has me spiraling…”

Sound familiar?

Here’s what I shared with that client — what I teach in my programs — and what you can start using today:
1. Notice without judgment. Anxiety isn’t a sign that you’re “doing it wrong.” It’s your body remembering something hard. Simply naming it — “I feel scared right now” — is the first step toward calm.
2. Ground your body. One hand on your chest, one on your belly, three slow breaths. This anchors you in the present and interrupts the panic spiral.
3. Anchor your mind. Pick a truth that steadies you — a Scripture, a mantra, something that’s true right now. Fear may be loud, but truth is louder when you practice it.

The difference? Instead of letting fear control the moment, you choose how to respond. You reclaim your body and your peace — step by step.

In our coaching sessions, we go even deeper: creating personalized routines, coping strategies, and daily tools that make this automatic, so anxiety doesn’t steal your joy or your energy.

If you’re ready to stop letting fear run the show and start feeling steady in your pregnancy, follow me for more. You don’t have to walk the road of pregnancy after loss alone 🤍

Hope shouldn’t feel this fragile… but after loss, it does.And it’s not because you’re “too anxious,” “not trusting enoug...
11/18/2025

Hope shouldn’t feel this fragile… but after loss, it does.
And it’s not because you’re “too anxious,” “not trusting enough,” or “broken.”
Your brain learned to brace for impact, which is why fear shows up instantly while hope feels like something you have to fight for.

But when we understand the real reason this happens it becomes absolutely possible to retrain your mind, find safety in your body again, and carry this pregnancy with more peace than fear.

When you’re ready to talk about what this can look like for you,
comment “hope,” and I’ll reach out.

Let’s be honest — some of these are hard to read.Because deep down, you know they’re true.You’re not broken for feeling ...
11/12/2025

Let’s be honest — some of these are hard to read.
Because deep down, you know they’re true.

You’re not broken for feeling afraid.
You’re human for protecting yourself.
But fear was never meant to be your only companion on this journey.

Hope isn’t naïve.
It’s rebellious.
It’s brave.
And it’s the first step toward feeling “safe” in your pregnancy again.

You don’t have to walk through this pregnancy holding your breath, waiting for the other shoe to drop.
There’s another way — one that honors your loss and makes space for peace, joy, and trust to grow again.

If you’re ready to learn how to navigate pregnancy after loss from a place of hope, not fear,
DM me the word “hope” and let’s talk about what that could look like for you.

I’m here for you, always 🤍

So many women after loss quietly believe this:“Once I get pregnant again… once I bring home a living baby… then I’ll fin...
10/31/2025

So many women after loss quietly believe this:
“Once I get pregnant again… once I bring home a living baby… then I’ll finally feel healed.”

But what if healing doesn’t come from what’s next — what if it starts with the One Who’s already here? 🤍

Swipe through this post to see why true healing isn’t found in a new pregnancy, but in the unshakable hope of Christ.

And if your heart’s ready to dig deeper into what that kind of healing looks like — from the inside out — comment “podcast” below, and I’ll send you the link. 🎧

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