Ep 13: Pregnancy & Loss in a Foreign Country

Ep 13: Pregnancy & Loss in a Foreign Country

Author: Natalee Facey November 14, 2020 Duration: 1:30:28

Pregnancy Loss on its own is difficult. Imagine when that loss happens in a country you've lived in for just a few weeks. And imagine spending all of that time under lockdown during the early, frantic stages of the COVID pandemic. Imagine seeking prenatal care and being told by one medical facility after the other that they not taking in new patients.

This is the story of Donette and her husband, Andre, who experienced both the joy of their first pregnancy and the painful experience that came too soon after. Hear how they've navigated this unknown territory and what healing has looked like for them since.

And because their baby was here (and still is, though in another form). Because he was (and still is loved), let's acknowledge him by saying his name: Alexandre.

Thank you for sharing your journey with us, Donette. This experience can be shattering, but I believe each time a Birth Warrior shares their story, they grant others a little more power to keep going.

Are you wanting more support and witnessing on your Birth Warrior journey?

Join me and the other Birth Warriors inside the Birth Warrior community on Facebook. We'll shower you with love and support on your journey through healing and pregnancy after loss or infertility: [https://tinyurl.com/yb9c6xus.](https://tinyurl.com/yb9c6xus)

And if you'd like to learn tools to get on track on track with your emotional healing, join me this and every Wednesday at 12PM ET inside the Birth Warrior Community or on Zoom for Birth Warrior Wednesdays. This is where I share tools such as overcoming triggers, healing difficult emotions, and what plans to put in place to prepare for your next pregnancy. Join the Birth Warrior Facebook community here: https://tinyurl.com/yb9c6xus or RSVP here to join via Zoom: https://tinyurl.com/bw-wednesdays

Learn more about me at nataleefacey.com. Follow me on Instagram @thebirthwarriors for inspiration and reassurance on your journey. Or say hello to me at hello@nataleefacey.com.


Navigating the path toward another pregnancy after a loss or trauma is a deeply personal and often isolating experience. Preparing For Pregnancy After Loss offers a compassionate space for this unique journey, hosted by Natalee Facey. As a mother to two angel babies herself, as well as a Resilience Coach and Birth Doula, Natalee brings both professional insight and profound personal understanding to each conversation. This podcast gently addresses the complex layers-emotional, physical, and mental-that accompany family planning after experiences like infertility, traumatic birth, or infant loss. Episodes weave together practical guidance on health and fitness with essential discussions on inner healing and emotional resilience. You’ll hear honest dialogues, strategies for rebuilding hope, and reflections on transforming grief into a source of strength. It’s more than just an educational resource; it’s about finding a supportive voice that acknowledges the fear and courage that coexist when considering pregnancy again. Through this podcast, Natalee aims to foster a sense of community and grounded preparation, helping you reconnect with your own body and spirit on your own terms.
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Preparing For Pregnancy After Loss
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