September is NICU Awareness Month, a time when we honor NICU babies, their families, and the health professionals that support them.

If you're a Birth Warrior, I also want to acknowledge that the NICU may hold memories of painful experiences for you. It's certainly where I experienced most of the trauma after my second pregnancy with my preemie (I share a bit of my personal story in this episode as well).

You'll find today's topic especially useful if:

1. You're a Birth Warrior who may be having a high risk pregnancy, and as a result, your baby may possibly spend some time in the NICU after its birth
2. You already experienced being in the NICU with your angel baby and DREAD having to go through that experience again in your next pregnancy
3. Your baby is currently in the NICU, everything is scary and overwhelming and you're not sure how you can best support your baby and stay sane through it all!

Knowing how to navigate uncertainty gives us the confidence to show up with strength and grace. And being prepared for undesirable outcomes (such as having to be in the NICU) also removes the fear of not knowing what to do if it becomes your reality.

In this episode, I share strategies for getting the support that you need, for contributing to your baby's wellness, and staying sane through it all.

Please share this episode with a Birth Warrior in the NICU or who have fears around surviving the NICU in the future.

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If you're looking to get to the next phase of your Birth Warrior Journey, here are ways that I can support you:

1. Join the private Birth Warrior Facebook Community with others on their healing journey. Whether you're seeking ways to bolster your healing, on a pause, or are actively trying to conceive, the community allows you to be with other Birth Warriors on their journey, and get the support you need for your next step. I lead a weekly live (Birth Warrior Wednesday!) every Wednesday at 6PM ET and share resources so you can be the fearless warrior you're meant to be on this journey. Sign up here: facebook.com/groups/birthwarriorcommunity

2. Work 1:1 with me for your emotional healing or to gently guide you through a conception to childbirth plan for your next pregnancy. Pregnancy after loss or infertility is tough, and you do not deserve to feel overwhelmed or alone. You've been through enough, warrior! And you are so much stronger with the right support! Book a complimentary strategy call with me to help you get clarity on what your focus would be for the next phase of your journey: https://calendly.com/nataleefacey/20min

Learn More

> Learn more about who I am and what I do at nataleefacey.com

Say Hello

> On Instagram: @thebirthwarriors

> Inside the Birth Warrior Community: facebook.com/groups/birthwarriorcommunity

> Via Email: [email protected]

We are all inspired by happy endings. After my pregnancy loss I would listen to the stories of women/birthing people with successful subsequent pregnancies as a reminder that this was possible for me too.

In this episode, we hear the story of one of the Birth Warriors I've had the pleasure of working with. Katie went through two years of trying to conceive, two years of fertility treatments, two failed IUIs, and of course, a lot of frustration in between. She is now the proud Mama to a beautiful baby boy.

What I love about Katie's story is not just that she had a successful pregnancy, which is such a gift in and of itself, but also that in the process of preparing her body for her next pregnancy, she reconnected with herself and nature and the Earth on a deep and spiritual level. This new relationship and sense of wholeness is something that she will bring with her as she parents her child and moves in the world.

Ways That I Can Support You on Your Birthing / Rebirth Journey:

• Book a complimentary Clarity Call here: nataleefacey.com/contact / calendly.com/nataleefacey/20min
• Send me any questions or reflections you have: [email protected]
• Join my mailing list to receive "Love Notes" and updates on events and workshops
• And let's connect on IG if we haven't already!: @thebirthwarriors

Update on The Birth Warrior Community:

• The Birth Warrior Community is no longer on Facebook. We've moved to meeting via Zoom. To receive updates on gatherings and workshops, subscribe to our newsletter here.

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More About Me:

I am a Resilience Coach, Birth Doula, and Emotional Healing Guide, walking alongside women and femmes like you who've experienced womb-related loss, such as infertility, a pregnancy loss, infant loss, traumatic pregnancy or childbirth, or missed opportunity to become pregnant.

I provide support in releasing grief, shame, guilt and other heavy emotions; in restoring trust in your body; and reconnecting to your sense of wholeness—whether you're working towards your next pregnancy or your personal Rebirth. I've been recognized by the Borough of Brooklyn, New York for supporting families who've experienced pregnancy and infant loss and have the honor of being a confidante, cheerleader, guide, and space-holder for beautiful beings like you across the world.

I was born on the island of Jamaica, where I credit my love for nature, music, dancing, and belly laughs as medicine! This healing work for me is sacred, a soul-calling...and it truly is a gift to weave and be woven in this incredible tapestry with you.

Learn more about me and my work at nataleefacey.com.

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To Donate:

If you'd like to support the ongoing production of the podcast or support families experiencing financial hardship as they seek emotional healing sevices, please do so here.

Shame and guilt are two of the most difficult emotions to overcome after a loss or infertility diagnosis. They hit at such a tender, tender place. And because whatever we feel guilt or shame around, we tend to feel safer keeping it a secret, these difficult emotions fester under the surface. But staying in shame and guilt can have a negative impact on our emotional balance, which can then negatively impact the conception and pregnancy journey.

As a continuation from Ep 5 where I introduce the scale (or ladder) that our emotions exist on, I dig deeper into guilt and shame here, and how to finally start releasing them. We do so by changing the way we look at them and how we look at ourselves.

If you're intrigued by what you hear in today's episode, let's continue the conversation in my private Birth Warrior Community on Facebook / https://tinyurl.com/yb9c6xus. I host a Weekly Live every Weds at 12PM ET where I share resources that I don't share anywhere else and answer your questions in real time!

You can also find me on Instagram providing inspiration, reassurance, and extra love to Birth Warriors on their pregnancy journey after loss or infertility: @thebirthwarriors

And feel free to say hello to me at [email protected]

Jealousy, Sadness, Shame, Anger, Fear, Blame...these are some of the emotions we experience after a loss or infertility diagnosis. They are a natural and often necessary part of our healing journey, and yet we stifle them when they show up because they seem so ugly and icky. What if I told you that it's in creating space for them that you're able to heal and release them?

In this episode, I share a framework called The Scale of Emotions by spiritual teachers, Abraham Hicks, and how to use it in your healing and pregnancy after loss or infertility. You'll learn that:

1. Whatever emotions you're experiencing are good, right, and valid

2. You have access to better, more uplifting emotions by applying the simple techniques I share in this episode

Grab the Scale of Emotions here (https://tinyurl.com/ep5-scale)!

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Ways That I Can Support You on Your Birthing / Rebirth Journey:

• Book a complimentary Clarity Call here: nataleefacey.com/contact / calendly.com/nataleefacey/20min
• Send me any questions or reflections you have: [email protected]
• Join my mailing list to receive "Love Notes" and updates on events and workshops
• And let's connect on IG if we haven't already!: @thebirthwarriors

Update on The Birth Warrior Community:

• The Birth Warrior Community is no longer on Facebook. We've moved to meeting via Zoom. To receive updates on gatherings and workshops, subscribe to our newsletter here.

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More About Me:

I am a Resilience Coach, Birth Doula, and Emotional Healing Guide, walking alongside women and femmes like you who've experienced womb-related loss, such as infertility, a pregnancy loss, infant loss, traumatic pregnancy or childbirth, or missed opportunity to become pregnant.

I provide support in releasing grief, shame, guilt and other heavy emotions; in restoring trust in your body; and reconnecting to your sense of wholeness—whether you're working towards your next pregnancy or your personal Rebirth. I've been recognized by the Borough of Brooklyn, New York for supporting families who've experienced pregnancy and infant loss and have the honor of being a confidante, cheerleader, guide, and space-holder for beautiful beings like you across the world.

I was born on the island of Jamaica, where I credit my love for nature, music, dancing, and belly laughs as medicine! This healing work for me is sacred, a soul-calling...and it truly is a gift to weave and be woven in this incredible tapestry with you.

Learn more about me and my work at nataleefacey.com. And if you're feeling called, you can find me via the links below.

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To Donate:

If you'd like to support the ongoing production of the podcast or support families experiencing financial hardship as they seek emotional healing sevices, please do so here.

Triggers are probably one of the most annoying things you go through after loss or infertility diagnosis. They often sneak up on you and take over your emotions, reminding you of past painful experiences. In this episode, I share some of my techniques for actually using triggers to accelerate your healing. They can become beautiful gifts once you understand how to work with them.

If you find that you need some help working through your triggers, here are some resources I have for you:

Join me for the next Rising Higher session Wednesdays in June at 8PM ET: https://tinyurl.com/y7kswptj. This is a gathering for those who are pregnant, trying to conceive, or plan to conceive, and are experiencing stress or trauma during this time. Each week we go through exercises on stress-release, relaxation, and building resilience through this difficult time.

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Ways That I Can Support You on Your Birthing / Rebirth Journey:

• Book a complimentary Clarity Call here: nataleefacey.com/contact / calendly.com/nataleefacey/20min
• Send me any questions or reflections you have: [email protected]
• Join my mailing list via nataleefacey.com
• And let's connect on IG if we haven't already!: @thebirthwarriors

Update on The Birth Warrior Community:

• The Birth Warrior Community is no longer on Facebook. We've moved to meeting via Zoom. To receive updates on gatherings and workshops, subscribe to our newsletter here.

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More About Me:

I am a Resilience Coach, Birth Doula, and Emotional Healing Guide, walking alongside women and femmes like you who've experienced womb-related loss, such as infertility, a pregnancy loss, infant loss, traumatic pregnancy or childbirth, or missed opportunity to become pregnant.

I provide support in releasing grief, shame, guilt and other heavy emotions; in restoring trust in your body; and reconnecting to your sense of wholeness—whether you're working towards your next pregnancy or your personal Rebirth. I've been recognized by the Borough of Brooklyn, New York for supporting families who've experienced pregnancy and infant loss and have the honor of being a confidante, cheerleader, guide, and space-holder for beautiful beings like you across the world.

I was born on the island of Jamaica, where I credit my love for nature, music, dancing, and belly laughs as medicine! This healing work for me is sacred, a soul-calling...and it truly is a gift to weave and be woven in this incredible tapestry with you.

Learn more about me and my work at nataleefacey.com. And if you're feeling called, you can find me via the links below.

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Ways That I Can Support You on Your Birthing / Rebirth Journey:

• Book a complimentary Clarity Call here: nataleefacey.com/contact / calendly.com/nataleefacey/20min
• Send me any questions or reflections you have: [email protected]
• Join my mailing list via nataleefacey.com
• And let's connect on IG if we haven't already!: @thebirthwarriors

How To Support This Form of Healing & Liberation:

If you'd like to support the ongoing production of the podcast or support families experiencing financial hardship as they seek emotional healing sevices, please do so here.

After the painful and traumatic experience of a loss or infertility, there are invisible wounds that are often left unattended to. This isn't usually done intentionally, but we don't always have the space, support, or tools to process and heal our painful experiences. But unless that healing work is done, the imbalance those invisible wounds create will show up in our relationships, our career, in future pregnancies, and how we parent.

This episode will help you to identify the impact your invisible wounds might be having on your life and why it's critical to heal them.

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Ways That I Can Support You on Your Birthing / Rebirth Journey:

• Book a complimentary Clarity Call here: nataleefacey.com/contact / calendly.com/nataleefacey/20min
• Send me any questions or reflections you have: [email protected]
• Join my mailing list to receive "Love Notes" and updates on events and workshops
• And let's connect on IG if we haven't already!: @thebirthwarriors

Update on The Birth Warrior Community:

• The Birth Warrior Community is no longer on Facebook. We've moved to meeting via Zoom. To receive updates on gatherings and workshops, subscribe to our newsletter here.

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More About Me:

I am a Resilience Coach, Birth Doula, and Emotional Healing Guide, walking alongside women and femmes like you who've experienced womb-related loss, such as infertility, a pregnancy loss, infant loss, traumatic pregnancy or childbirth, or missed opportunity to become pregnant.

I provide support in releasing grief, shame, guilt and other heavy emotions; in restoring trust in your body; and reconnecting to your sense of wholeness—whether you're working towards your next pregnancy or your personal Rebirth. I've been recognized by the Borough of Brooklyn, New York for supporting families who've experienced pregnancy and infant loss and have the honor of being a confidante, cheerleader, guide, and space-holder for beautiful beings like you across the world.

I was born on the island of Jamaica, where I credit my love for nature, music, dancing, and belly laughs as medicine! This healing work for me is sacred, a soul-calling...and it truly is a gift to weave and be woven in this incredible tapestry with you.

Learn more about me and my work at nataleefacey.com. And if you're feeling called, you can find me via the links below.

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To Donate:

If you'd like to support the ongoing production of the podcast or support families experiencing financial hardship as they seek emotional healing sevices, please do so here.

This is the first time that I publicly share the experience of losing my first pregnancy. I recorded this episode with my dear friend, Sophia (pre-quarantine in NYC), which is symbolic on many levels. For one, she was there with me in the hospital as I was losing my little one and she recounted an incredibly powerful moment that I had forgotten about. And second, the recounting of this experience brought sadness and tears, but also laughter, gratitude, and a whole lot of love.

This episode emphasizes the importance of having a tribe—people who can be with you in your most vulnerable moments, and hold space for all the emotions that come up. It also sets the stage for the transformation I've experienced after losing my first pregnancy (Bella) and then my little preemie (Mateo).

I'd love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Were there aspects of my journey that reminded you of yours? Email me to share your thoughts at [email protected] or DM on IG - @thebirthwarriors.

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More About Me:

I am a Resilience Coach, Birth Doula, and Emotional Healing Guide, walking alongside women and femmes like you who've experienced womb-related loss, such as infertility, a pregnancy loss, infant loss, traumatic pregnancy or childbirth, or missed opportunity to become pregnant.

I provide support in releasing grief, shame, guilt and other heavy emotions; in restoring trust in your body; and reconnecting to your sense of wholeness—whether you're working towards your next pregnancy or your personal Rebirth. This podcast is a platform for me to share tools and inspiration that will support your journey.

I've been recognized by the Borough of Brooklyn, New York for supporting families who've experienced pregnancy and infant loss and have the honor of being a confidante, cheerleader, guide, and space-holder for beautiful beings like you across the world.

I was born on the island of Jamaica, where I credit my love for nature, music, dancing, and belly laughs as medicine! This healing work for me is sacred, a soul-calling...and it truly is a gift to weave and be woven in this incredible tapestry with you.

Learn more about me and my work at nataleefacey.com. And if you're feeling called, you can find me via the links below.

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Ways That I Can Support You on Your Birthing / Rebirth Journey:

• Book a complimentary Clarity Call here: nataleefacey.com/contact / calendly.com/nataleefacey/20min
• Send me any questions or reflections you have: [email protected]
• Join my mailing list via nataleefacey.com
• And let's connect on IG if we haven't already!: @thebirthwarriors

Update on The Birth Warrior Community:

• The Birth Warrior Community is no longer on Facebook. We've moved to meeting via Zoom. To receive updates on gatherings and workshops, subscribe to our newsletter here.

How To Support This Form of Healing & Liberation:

If you'd like to support the ongoing production of the podcast or support families experiencing financial hardship as they seek emotional healing sevices, please do so here.

Welcome to the Preparing for Pregnancy After Loss Podcast!

This podcast is for you if you've experienced challenges on your pregnancy journey—a pregnancy or infant loss, infertility diagnosis, or difficult delivery—and have fears around your next pregnancy. I'm your host, Natalee Facey. In this first episode, I share the experience of my own loss and how it fueled my work to support other women and birthing people.

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More About Me:

I am a Resilience Coach, Birth Doula, and Emotional Healing Guide, walking alongside women and femmes like you who've experienced womb-related loss, such as infertility, a pregnancy loss, infant loss, traumatic pregnancy or childbirth, or missed opportunity to become pregnant.

I provide support in releasing grief, shame, guilt and other heavy emotions; in restoring trust in your body; and reconnecting to your sense of wholeness—whether you're working towards your next pregnancy or your personal Rebirth. I've been recognized by the Borough of Brooklyn, New York for supporting families who've experienced pregnancy and infant loss and have the honor of being a confidante, cheerleader, guide, and space-holder for beautiful beings like you across the world.

I was born on the island of Jamaica, where I credit my love for nature, music, dancing, and belly laughs as medicine! This healing work for me is sacred, a soul-calling...and it truly is a gift to weave and be woven in this incredible tapestry with you.

Learn more about me and my work at nataleefacey.com. And if you're feeling called, you can find me via the links below.

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Ways That I Can Support You on Your Birthing / Rebirth Journey:

• Book a complimentary Clarity Call here: nataleefacey.com/contact / calendly.com/nataleefacey/20min
• Send me any questions or reflections you have: [email protected]
• Join my mailing list via nataleefacey.com
• And let's connect on IG if we haven't already!: @thebirthwarriors

How To Support This Form of Healing & Liberation:

If you'd like to support the ongoing production of the podcast or support families experiencing financial hardship as they seek emotional healing sevices, please do so here.