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

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!

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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/