EPISODE 17: Birth Trauma, Loss, and Honoring Everly’s Story — with Ashley Nerison

This episode comes with a heartfelt trigger warning, as it includes discussion of traumatic birth and infant loss. I sat down with Ashley—a strong, honest mom who shared her story of losing her daughter, Everly, after a planned home birth that took a devastating turn.

We talked about:

The planning and intention behind choosing home birth

The moment labor shifted and the silence that followed

How a shoulder dystocia changed everything in an instant

The NICU stay, Everly’s five days of life, and the grief that followed

The lack of postpartum support and the importance of informed care

What Ashley wants families and birth workers to know about real risk and preparation

Ashley’s courage to tell Everly’s story is a reminder that every family deserves honest, transparent care—and that birth conversations must include both beauty and heartbreak.

Please take care of your heart as you listen.

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