Published by Sarah, The Pregnancy After Loss Doula
Parenting
Kids & Family
The Pregnancy After Loss Podcast exists to provide help and hope for moms navigating life after the devastating loss of a baby. Sarah is a birth and bereavement doula, and Mommy to Peanut in Heaven and J in her arms. As such, she approaches pregnancy after loss in a gentle and knowledgeable manner. You can find Sarah on Social Media at @paldoula, or check out the website at pregnancyafterlossdoula.com
Have you ever wondered how to help your partner truly understand your emotional journey during pregnancy after loss? Pregnancy after miscarriage or stillbirth can bring a mix of hope, fear, grief, and vulnerability — often all at once. And while you and your partner may be walking the same path, your emotional experiences can feel worlds apart. In this episode, we cover: The emotional complexities of pregnancy after loss — and how to begin expressing them to your partner in a way that invites understanding Why open dialogue and vulnerability are key to bridging the gap between your experiences How to clearly ask for the support you need while honoring your partner’s emotions and role in the journey … and a whole lot more! If you’re ready to build deeper empathy, connection, and communication with your partner during this tender season, this episode is for you.
Have you ever wondered how a personalized birth affirmation board can empower you during pregnancy after loss? In this episode, we will cover: The importance of positive affirmations in shifting your mindset for an empowered birth after miscarriage or stillbirth. Why creating a birth affirmation board can help you stay grounded and confident as you prepare for your rainbow baby’s arrival. How to select the right affirmations that resonate with your journey and create a visual reminder of your strength and hope. … and a whole lot more! If you’re ready to build confidence and prepare for your birth with intentional affirmation, then this episode is for you! Want to start using powerful affirmations today? Download my free "Affirmations for Pregnancy After Loss" guide.
Have you ever wondered how journaling can support healing and help you hold hope during pregnancy after loss? In this episode, we explore how journaling can become a powerful, compassionate companion during a rainbow pregnancy. You’ll learn how putting words to your experience can help you process grief, honor your loss, and gently create space for hope alongside fear. In this episode, we discuss: How journaling can support emotional healing during pregnancy that comes after prior loss Why writing helps you connect more deeply with your feelings and track your healing journey How simple, intentional journal prompts can guide you toward greater hope during pregnancy after loss …and so much more. If you’re ready to nurture your heart, feel less alone, and embrace hope one page at a time, this episode is for you. ✨ Free Resource: Download the Pregnancy After Loss Journal Prompts to support your journey here
Have you ever wondered if feeling disconnected from your rainbow baby during pregnancy after loss is normal—and what to do about it? In this episode, we will cover: The emotional reasons behind feeling distant or detached during pregnancy after miscarriage or stillbirth. Why disconnection can be a form of self-protection, and how to gently move toward connection when you’re ready. How to nurture your bond with your rainbow baby in simple, compassionate ways that honor your journey. … and a whole lot more! If you’re ready to explore gentle ways to reconnect with your baby and yourself, then this episode is for you!
Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to experience pregnancy after loss while being fully held in hope, safety, and care as you carry your rainbow baby? In this episode, we will cover: The quiet ways a sanctuary-centered doula supports your heart and nervous system during pregnancy after loss. Why pregnancy after miscarriage or pregnancy after stillbirth requires deeper emotional care to protect your hope and joy in pregnancy. How having consistent, compassionate support can change your experience of a rainbow pregnancy from survival mode to grounded hope in pregnancy. …and a whole lot more! If you’re ready to create sanctuary and choose hope while preparing to welcome your rainbow baby, then this episode is for you! And, if you're ready to work with me, DM me on Instagram . Tell me that you listened to this episode, and you'd like to explore what it would be like to work with me as your Sanctuary-Centered, Pregnancy After Loss Doula.
Friends! This is episode 100 of The Pregnancy After Loss Podcast! Here's what I've learned after 100 episodes of sharing stories, advice, and wisdom about pregnancy after loss. In this episode, we will cover: The key insights I’ve gained through sharing my journey and interviewing guests over the past 100 episodes. Why creating this podcast has been such a transformative and healing experience for me. How the lessons from these 100 episodes can help you navigate your own pregnancy after loss with more hope and resilience. … and a whole lot more! ______________________ Let’s celebrate the 100th episode together with a special giveaway just for YOU. ✨ Giveaway Details: To mark this milestone, I’m giving away a Self-Care Hope Kit designed to nurture your hope, joy, and healing during pregnancy after loss. Here’s how to enter: Listen to this episode Rate and review the show Take a screenshot of your review Upload it here: pregnancyafterlossdoula.com/review Bonus Entry: 📲 Share the podcast to your Instagram stories and tag @paldoula for an extra chance to win! Giveaway ends at midnight on December 31, 2025
Have you ever wondered how to protect your peace and find hope in pregnancy after loss when the holiday season feels heavy? In this episode, we will cover: The surprising ways simplifying your holiday plans can support joy and emotional steadiness in pregnancy after loss Why reducing commitments can strengthen your sense of hope in pregnancy after miscarriage or stillbirth How creating spaciousness in your calendar can help you stay grounded and connected to your rainbow baby during the holidays … and a whole lot more! If you’re ready to simplify your holiday plans for a healthier mindset for pregnancy after loss, then this episode is for you!
Have you ever wondered how to hold both grief and hope in pregnancy after loss during the holidays? In this episode, we will cover: The tender balance of navigating joy and sorrow in pregnancy after loss during a season that amplifies both. Why your heart may feel pulled in opposite directions as you prepare for the holidays in a rainbow pregnancy. How to create emotional safety, honor your baby, and make space for hope in pregnancy even when traditions feel different this year. … and a whole lot more! If you’re ready to manage grief during holidays in pregnancy after loss, then this episode is for you!
Have you ever wondered how to hold onto hope in pregnancy when grief and fear feel too heavy to carry? In this episode, we will cover: The way gratitude can feel possible again during pregnancy after loss, even when your heart is still grieving. Why finding moments of hope and joy in a rainbow pregnancy doesn’t mean you’re forgetting your pain. How to gently reconnect with gratitude when pregnancy after miscarriage or stillbirth brings waves of fear. … and a whole lot more! If you’re ready to find gratitude when your heart is full of grief and fear, then this episode is for you!
Have you ever wondered what it really looks like to rebuild hope after loss when motherhood takes on forms you never expected? In this episode, we will cover: • The emotional layers of navigating pregnancy after loss while also walking through adoption. • Why hope after loss can feel complicated when pregnancy after miscarriage or stillbirth reshapes your identity. • How your story can expand in unexpected ways as you move forward after pregnancy after stillbirth or miscarriage. … and a whole lot more! If you’re ready to honor the many forms motherhood can take, then this episode is for you!
Have you ever wondered how life after loss can lead to unexpected paths of love, family, and healing? In this episode, we will cover: The emotional journey of navigating pregnancy loss and finding hope through adoption and fostering. Why choosing your hard in life after loss can become a powerful act of courage and transformation. How parenting after loss reshapes your understanding of love, grief, and the meaning of family. … and a whole lot more! If you’re ready to explore what it truly means to choose your hard after loss, then this episode is for you! And if you'd like to connect with our guest, her Instagram is @lauraa_roberts or her email is fuchylolaura@gmail.com Follow Sarah on Instagram at @paldoula
Have you ever wondered what true hope looks like in pregnancy after loss when fear and faith collide? In this episode, we will cover: The difference between fragile optimism and lasting hope in pregnancy after miscarriage or stillbirth. Why grounding your joy and confidence in Christ matters when walking through a rainbow pregnancy. How the Gospel reframes hope in pregnancy after loss, giving strength for today and assurance for tomorrow. … and a whole lot more! If you’re ready to discover what hope means in pregnancy after loss in the context of the Gospel, then this episode is for you! Reach out to me on Instagram @paldoula
Have you ever wondered why pregnancy after loss feels so different from every pregnancy before it? In this episode, we will cover: The emotions that come with navigating pregnancy after loss while holding both grief and hope Why pregnancy after loss brings unique challenges that can shift the way you view motherhood How Rachael’s pregnancy after loss journey—from two earthside babies, to two heartbreaking losses, to finally welcoming another baby earthside—shows the courage it takes to carry life after loss … and a whole lot more! If you’re ready to hear Rachael’s powerful story of why pregnancy after loss is never the same as before, then this episode is for you! You can connect with Rachael on Instagram at @urbanekrs And if this conversation encouraged you today, I’d love for you to subscribe to The Pregnancy After Loss Podcast and leave a review—so more moms navigating pregnancy after loss can find the hope and support they need. 💛
Have you ever wondered how hope and heartbreak can coexist in the same birth room after pregnancy loss? In this episode, we will cover: The unseen layers of grief that surface in birth spaces after miscarriage or stillbirth. Why awareness and sensitivity in these moments are crucial for families navigating pregnancy after loss. How birthworkers can hold space for both sorrow and hope when supporting families through birth experiences. … and a whole lot more! If you’re ready to understand why grief in the birth room requires special awareness, then this episode is for you! ✨ Join the FREE webinar: Supporting Families Through Loss: The Five Most Common Mistakes Birthworkers Make and How to Avoid Them
Have you ever wondered how fear can quietly shape the experience of birth after loss — even when hope feels strong? In this episode, we will cover: The subtle ways fear can show up in pregnancy and birth after loss, even when everything seems “fine.” Why understanding the roots of fear helps you hold space for both hope and grief in a rainbow birth. How to support birth after loss families through fear with compassion, confidence, and grounded presence. … and a whole lot more! If you’re ready to recognize and respond to fear with empathy and skill in birth after loss, then this episode is for you! ✨ Join the FREE webinar: Supporting Families Through Loss: The Five Most Common Mistakes Birthworkers Make and How to Avoid Them
Have you ever wondered how to hold onto hope in pregnancy after loss when the fear of being triggered feels constant? In this episode, we will cover: The simple yet powerful steps to create safety and stability during pregnancy after loss. Why having a “safe plan” can help you reclaim your sense of peace and joy in a rainbow pregnancy. How understanding your triggers can transform moments of fear into opportunities for grounded hope. … and a whole lot more! If you’re ready to create a “safe plan” for managing triggers in pregnancy after loss, then this episode is for you! ✨ Join the FREE webinar: Supporting Families Through Loss: The Five Most Common Mistakes Birthworkers Make and How to Avoid Them
Have you ever wondered what it really means to help a mom in pregnancy after loss feel like her baby’s memory still matters? In this episode, we will cover: The most meaningful ways to honor a baby’s memory without deepening a mother’s grief during pregnancy after loss. Why remembering a baby after miscarriage or stillbirth can actually bring healing and hope to a rainbow pregnancy. How small gestures and words can remind loss moms that their baby’s life—and their love—still count. … and a whole lot more! If you’re ready to help a loss mom remember her baby with compassion and confidence , then this episode is for you! ✨ Join the FREE webinar: Supporting Families Through Loss: The Five Most Common Mistakes Birthworkers Make and How to Avoid Them
Have you ever wondered what it truly means to hold space for both grief and hope in pregnancy after loss? In this episode, we will cover: The simple yet powerful language shifts that can bring comfort and validation to families navigating pregnancy after miscarriage or stillbirth. Why the words you choose can either deepen a family’s pain or open the door to healing and hope in pregnancy. How to communicate in ways that honor both the heartbreak of loss and the joy of welcoming a rainbow baby. … and a whole lot more! If you’re ready to make the language shift you need to support loss families well , then this episode is for you! ✨ Join the FREE webinar: Supporting Families Through Loss: The Five Most Common Mistakes Birthworkers Make and How to Avoid Them
Have you ever wondered how to keep hope alive, even when your pregnancy after loss still ends in another loss? In this episode, we will cover: The power of choosing hope and healing, even when pregnancy after loss ends in heartbreak Why you can still find joy and meaning in pregnancy and in loss, even through grief How to honor your journey and keep moving forward … and a whole lot more! If you’re ready to embrace hope and find healing, no matter the outcome of your pregnancy after loss, then this episode is for you! Find Lisa on Instagram @thelisavee Reach out to me on Instagram @paldoula
Have you ever wondered how it feels to experience hope and joy in a pregnancy after loss? In this episode, we will cover: The emotions and excitement of welcoming another baby after loss Why embracing birth after loss can transform the way you view hope in pregnancy A few announcements for The Pregnancy After Loss Doula … and a whole lot more! If you’re ready to celebrate hope, joy, and the lessons of birth after loss, then this episode is for you! 💛 Links and Announcements: Learn more about Birthing Hope – my birth course for moms who are pregnant after loss Join me in Greenville on October 4, 2025 for Holding Hope – a live training for birthworkers on supporting families through loss
