The Worst Girl Gang Ever

S9 E10 | The tragedy of stillbirth at 35 weeks and parenting after loss


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In this deeply moving episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, we’re joined by Poppy -  a mum of three, including her daughter Daphne, who was tragically stillborn at 35 weeks.Poppy shares her raw and unfiltered story of stillbirth during the COVID-19 pandemic, the unbearable silence of walking out of the hospital without her baby, and the brutal emotional toll of parenting after loss. With deep honesty she reflects on grief, anxiety, baby classes, triggering milestones, and why comparing baby loss to losing a pet just doesn’t sit right.In this episode, we talk about: What it’s like to parent after stillbirth Navigating conversations when people ask, “How many children do you have?” The trauma of returning home with “a dead baby inside me” The loneliness of grief and the power of finding your tribe Coping with baby groups, Halloween costumes, and other grief landmines How Poppy started her own baby loss support playgroup: Daphne and Friends Why it’s okay to feel rage, love, and laughter  - all in the same breathWhether you’ve experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal loss, or know someone who has, this conversation is for you. It’s validating, taboo-breaking, and a reminder that you’re not alone.About The Worst Girl Gang Ever.The Worst Girl Gang Ever is a real, honest, and emotive podcast that covers the heartbreaking subject of miscarriage, infertility, and baby loss. Expect raw conversations about unspoken experiences, hosted by TWGGE founders Bex Gunn and Laura Buckingham. This show aims to break the silence and open dialogue around miscarriage and pregnancy loss. No more shame, no more taboo—let’s change the narrative for future generations.Support and Resources:Access The WarriorshipThe Warriorship is our free peer to peer membership platform, connecting you with others who ‘just get it’ through whats app groups, online drop in sessions, a book club, creative workshops and informative webinars. Join now and instantly connect with others who understand the challenges you face.https://theworstgirlgangever.co.uk/membership/Our bookWe are here to tell you that you are entitled to grieve, and that your grief is not disproportionate to your loss. We are here to oxapen up the dialogue around miscarriage, so we don’t perpetuate the shame, judgement and isolation so many of us feel following pregnancy loss. We are here to equip you with knowledge, tools and guidance to support and help you in whatever way you need.https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/0008524998/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?ie=UTF8&Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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