Pregnancy loss can occur during any stage of pregnancy, however, when most people make it through their first trimester breathe a sigh of relief and begin to share the exciting news with family and the workplace. But what happens when your excitement turns to grief when tragedy strikes, and your maternity leave turns into bereavement leave? How do you navigate these conversations in a work environment?

In this week’s episode, Alysia and Liz connect with returning guest Lindsey Bryant as she shares her deeply emotional experience with the unexpected loss of her baby, Carter, at 35 weeks in utero and the responsibility that is thrust upon the bereaved when it comes to soothing the discomfort of others. Instead of seeking comfort, Alysia and Liz allow the tears to flow and sit with Lindsey to hear about her experience and understand how even in the event of child loss, you are still parents, and acknowledge the life lost too soon and their presence in the world. 

In loving memory of Carter Shea Bryant. (aka Smalls). Check out https://stillparents.net/ to learn more.