Ep. 275: How to Support a Friend Experiencing Loss with Sarah Lingle

Ep. 275: How to Support a Friend Experiencing Loss with Sarah Lingle

Author: HeHe Stewart July 5, 2024 Duration: 1:01:01
In this heartfelt episode, HeHe and Sarah Lingle discuss the sensitive topics of infertility, pregnancy loss, and the emotional and psychological impacts they have. The conversation covers statistics on infertility and miscarriage, personal experiences with loss, and the ways to support a friend who has experienced pregnancy loss. Sarah shares valuable insights on how to talk about loss, the importance of normalizing these discussions, and the resources available for those going through these difficult times. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to better understand and support friends, family, or clients dealing with pregnancy loss. Understanding Infertility and Loss Statistics Stigma and Sharing About Loss Emotional Responses to Loss Postpartum Care After Loss Support and Resources for Bereaved Parents TFMR Community and Support How to Support Friends Experiencing Loss A Friend's Support During Miscarriage Memorializing Lost Babies The Emotional Complexity of Pregnancy After Loss Navigating Triggers and Boundaries Connecting with Sarah and Final Thoughts Guest Bio: Sarah is the host of The PAL Doula Podcast, and owner of The Pregnancy After Loss Doula, both of which exist to give help and hope to moms navigating pregnancy after loss. She’s a mom to Peanut, who died before birth, and to J, her earthside rainbow baby. When she’s not talking about birth, you can usually find her hiking to a nearby waterfall with my family! Instagram: Connect with HeHe on IG Connect with Sarah on IG  BIRTH EDUCATION: Join The Birth Lounge here for judgment-free childbirth education that prepares you for an informed birth and how to confidently navigate hospital policy to have a trauma-free labor experience! Download The Birth Lounge App for birth & postpartum prep delivered straight to your phone!  LINKS MENTIONED: https://pregnancyafterlossdoula.com/Use code Podcast10 to get listeners 10% off of any of Sarah’s offers https://anchor.fm/thepalpod https://littlesantidesigns.co.uk/ https://stillbirthday.com/ https://www.gatheringhope.net/timely-tender-tote-1 https://miscarriagehopedesk.org/ https://www.thecomfortcub.org/  

Hosted by birth and newborn expert HeHe Stewart, The Birth Lounge Podcast creates a thoughtful conversation around the many paths through pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood. This podcast moves beyond simplistic advice to explore the wide spectrum of normal experiences, offering evidence-based insights alongside real stories from parents. HeHe, who founded Tranquility by HeHe Maternity Concierge, guides these discussions with a blend of professional knowledge and deep empathy, aiming to demystify the process and empower your choices. Each episode serves as a gathering place-a safe space where clinical expertise meets lived experience, covering topics that span education, family dynamics, physical fitness, holistic health, and parenting young children. You’ll find a supportive resource here, one that acknowledges the variables and nuances of bringing a child into the world and navigating the postpartum chapter. Tune in for honest dialogues that honor different perspectives, providing companionship and reliable information for your own journey. The goal is to leave you feeling more prepared, less alone, and confident in your unique path through parenthood, all within the supportive community of this podcast.
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Ep. 169 Talking Pelvic Health with Dr. Jennifer Morgan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:16
In today's episode, HeHe is sitting down with Dr. Jennifer Morgan. Jennifer is passionate about pelvic floor health. As a pelvic health physical therapist, Jennifer specializes in treating dysfunctions in the pelvis that…
Ep. 168: Preparing New Parents for Parenthood with Dr. Alyssa Berlin [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:01
This episode HeHe sits down with Dr. Alyssa Berlin and dives into the parenthood and postpartum journey. Dr. Alyssa is a prenatal and postpartum clinical psychologist, childbirth educator, and doula. Dr. Alyssa specializ…
Ep. 167: Featured: HeHe Guest Stars on The Birth Story Podcast [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:40
HeHe sits down with Heidi of The Birth Story Podcast to chat all about the role of the doula and why HeHe started The Birth Lounge. This episode will share with you how you can seek out the best doula to fit your birth n…
Ep. 168: Postpartum Ab Rehab with Julie Leonard [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:43
This episode is diving deep into how we can take the time in pregnancy to prepare our bodies and muscles for a better birth and easier postpartum. Julie Leonard is the founder of Strong Body Strong Mama! She is a mama of…
Ep 166: Keeping Your Power in the Birth Room with Traci Weafer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:30:22
Traci is a doula in Alabama who is teaching doulas how to keep your power during birth! This episode is for all the doulas in the house that get nervous when speaking up for clients! She and I will dive into how to ident…
Ep 165: Navigating Infertility in a Pandemic with Arielle Spiegel [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:53
Arielle Speigel is the co-founder of CoFertility which is a platform that aims to un-complicate the fertility journey by answering every fertility question out there with its content, resources and tools. Arielle not onl…