Navigating Baby Loss

114: Supporting a Mom After Stillbirth: Do's and Don'ts


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When someone you love loses a baby, your instinct is to help—but what if the things you're doing to comfort them are actually making things harder?

In this episode, I walk you through the 3 most common mistakes people make when trying to support a grieving mom after stillbirth or pregnancy loss—and what to do instead.

I share real stories from my own loss and from moms I’ve supported, including what it really feels like when someone says "Let me know if you need anything," or calls you "so strong" when you’re barely holding it together.

Whether you're the grieving mom who wants others to understand, or you're someone who wants to support her but feels totally unsure how—this episode is your guide.

You’ll learn:

  • The 3 phrases that do more harm than good (and what to say instead)
  • Why "just showing up" means more than saying the perfect thing
  • How to take helpful action without overwhelming her
  • What she hears when you say "You're so strong"
  • How to support her partner (they're grieving too!)
  • The single most powerful way to show you care

Resources Mentioned:

  • Learn more about the Always Loved Club: https://programs.jennifersenn.com/club
  • Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/navigatingbabyloss
  • Get support: https://jennifersenn.com

Share this episode with anyone who wants to better support a grieving parent.

October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, so I created Life Beyond Loss—a four-week series of free workshops designed to give you the tools and support you need to navigate life after loss. These sessions will help you quiet the guilt, handle hurtful comments with confidence, rediscover who you are, and prepare for those painful milestone dates with a plan. Join me at navigatingbabyloss.com/october
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Stillbirth moms—you don’t have to do this alone. The Always Loved Club is a new monthly space with live workshops, weekly audio support, private community chat, and Q&As for postpartum and pregnancy after loss. Plus, couples calls every few months. Join us at programs.jennifersenn.com/club.

CLICK HERE TO JOIN MY OCTOBER WORKSHOP SERIES "LIFE BEYOND LOSS"

WHERE TO FIND AND FOLLOW ME!

  • Website- https://www.jennifersenn.com
  • Tik Tok-https://www.tiktok.com/@navigatingbabyloss
  • Instagram-https://www.instagram.com/navigatingbabyloss/
  • You Tube-https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz-2MCEY5PRiF6p6VB_2lxA



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