Ep 19: How Not Honoring Your Baby Might Be Affecting You

Ep 19: How Not Honoring Your Baby Might Be Affecting You

Author: Natalee Facey February 21, 2021 Duration: 46:31

As a Birth Warrior you know that there are certain dates that are especially hard to work through: the anniversary of your baby's estimated due date, the anniversary of the day they entered the world, and the anniversary of the day they left. 

 

My son's birthday was on February 14th and boy were my emotions high as I moved closer to the date! In the first year after his transition, I remember being so uncertain about what to do that I ended up doing nothing at all. I hated the gaping hole I felt afterwards, and so this year, I decided that I would absolutely do something to honor him. And I did. What I was left with was a sense of peace and even joyfulness. (FYI...I noticed I mistakenly said that Feb 14 was his "Angel-versary" during the podcast. It was actually in March when he made his transition. ie, when he became an angel. He was born on Feb 14)

 

This week's podcast is an exploration into the MANY ways that not doing something to honor your baby ends up affecting you...and in actually, affecting all the spaces that require your presence. I walk you through what happens in your mind and body why that's the case, and really accessible ways that you can honor your baby and have that experience contribute to your ongoing healing. 



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If you're looking to get to the next phase of your Birth Warrior Journey, here are ways that I can support you:

 

1. Join the private Birth Warrior Facebook Community with others on their healing journey. Whether you're seeking ways to bolster your healing, are on a pause, or are actively trying to conceive, the community allows you to be with other Birth Warriors on their journey, and get the support you need for your next step. I lead a weekly live (Birth Warrior Wednesday!) every Wednesday at 6PM ET and share resources so you can be the fearless warrior you're meant to be on this journey. Join us here: facebook.com/groups/birthwarriorcommunity

2. Work 1:1 with me for your emotional healing or to gently guide you through a conception to childbirth plan for your next pregnancy. Pregnancy after loss or infertility is tough, and you do not have to feel overwhelmed or alone. You've been through enough, warrior! And you are so much stronger with the right support! Book a complimentary strategy call with me to help you get clarity for the next phase of your journey: https://calendly.com/nataleefacey/20min 




LEARN MORE

> Learn more about who I am and why I love to do this work at nataleefacey.com 



 

SAY HELLO

> On Instagram: @thebirthwarriors 

> Via Email: hello@nataleefacey.com 

> Inside the Birth Warrior Community: facebook.com/groups/birthwarriorcommunity 

 


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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 68

Preparing For Pregnancy After Loss
Podcast Episodes
Ep 7: Katie's Birth Warrior Journey: From Infertility to Motherhood [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:38
We are all inspired by happy endings. After my pregnancy loss I would listen to the stories of women/birthing people with successful subsequent pregnancies as a reminder that this was possible for me too. In this episode…
Ep 6: Healing Shame & Guilt on The Birth Warrior Journey [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:08
Shame and guilt are two of the most difficult emotions to overcome after a loss or infertility diagnosis. They hit at such a tender, tender place. And because whatever we feel guilt or shame around, we tend to feel safer…
Ep 5: Do Your Emotions Scare You? Here's Why They Don't Have To [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:22
Jealousy, Sadness, Shame, Anger, Fear, Blame...these are some of the emotions we experience after a loss or infertility diagnosis. They are a natural and often necessary part of our healing journey, and yet we stifle the…
Ep 4: How to Use Triggers to Accelerate Your Healing [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:11
Triggers are probably one of the most annoying things you go through after loss or infertility diagnosis. They often sneak up on you and take over your emotions, reminding you of past painful experiences. In this episode…
Ep 3: Your Invisible Wounds & How They're Impacting Your Life [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:56
After the painful and traumatic experience of a loss or infertility, there are invisible wounds that are often left unattended to. This isn't usually done intentionally, but we don't always have the space, support, or to…
Ep 2: The Story of My First Pregnancy Loss [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:47
This is the first time that I publicly share the experience of losing my first pregnancy. I recorded this episode with my dear friend, Sophia (pre-quarantine in NYC), which is symbolic on many levels. For one, she was th…
Ep 1: Welcome to Preparing for Pregnancy After Loss [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:40
Welcome to the Preparing for Pregnancy After Loss Podcast! This podcast is for you if you've experienced challenges on your pregnancy journey—a pregnancy or infant loss, infertility diagnosis, or difficult delivery—and h…