Infant Loss

As a mother who has experienced Infant loss, I know the expectations, hopes, and dreams a mother holds for her baby. My son, Joshua Caine was stillborn at eight months. My world became dark overnight, when movement decreased, and the Dr. told me there was no heartbeat. This is something I never gave a thought to, that could happen. Our world crashed as he was born without a cry...

Understanding the Depth of This Grief

Infant loss can include miscarriage early or late in pregnancy, stillbirth, the death of a baby shortly after birth, or SID (sudden infant death). However it happens, it is not “just” a medical event, it is the loss of a whole future. Those outside of the pregnancy, describe this grief as invisible. It is valid.

You might feel shock, numbness, anger, guilt, or a deep emptiness. You may question your body, your decisions, or your faith. These reactions are normal responses to an experience that is anything but normal. Grief holds no timeline and is individual. Sometimes it expresses itself in gentle tears, other times it is like an ocean wave.

Truths About Your Loss

• You will not forget Your baby. They will remain in your heart.

• “He/She was here, and mattered.”

• No one can understand your loss but you.

• Your grief reactions are normal because someone you loved is no longer with you.

• People will say hurtful things as they try to comfort you.

• As you honor your baby, the intensity of grief will become lighter.

• You do not have to walk this Journey alone.

Through my stillbirth and several miscarriages, I wanted to turn these hurtful experiences into something good. I became a certified Grief Coach to help others in a Journey they did not pick for themselves. I understand your pain and dissappointment. I will walk alongside you in your Grief Journey. I understand....

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