Still A Part of Us

By Winter and Leland Redd

Still A Part of Us is a place where moms and dads can share the birth story of their child who was stillborn or who died in infancy.

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The podcast currently has 274 episodes available.

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August 24, 2025 I Prayed To Be Shown The Way To Help My Son | A Story Of Loss | Part 1
This is Part 1 of 2

Winter talks with Louise about her son Xavier, who died 19 days after birth due do complications with his brain development. Louise talks about the joy she felt during the early stages of the pregnancy and the worry in the later stages. Louise tells us about finding out that there were complications and that she needed to head to the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) and the wonderful team that help her and Xavier. Louise is so thankful to all the staff that helped her at the Ronald McDonald House and the Roger Neilson Children's Hospice Center.

DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the continued production of these stories. We appreciate all the help toward production and hosting costs.

Or if you want to purchase an "Always a Part of Us" Legacy Gift for $20, you'll be providing to one of these families that shares their story, full transcriptions, mp3s, and mp4s of the recordings of their baby's birth story and advice episodes for their family history records. You will also get a shout-out on an upcoming episode. Thank you! Donate: https://ko-fi.com/stillapartofus

SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more birth stories from families who have experienced a stillbirth or infant loss. We're grateful that you're part of our community! https://www.youtube.com/stillapartofus

SUBSCRIBE to our podcast Still A Part of Us, wherever you find podcasts.

Links (some of these links are affiliate links, which means we may get a small commission off your purchase, at no extra cost to you): Website: http://stillapartofus.com/ Grief Support Groups: https://nationalshare.org/

Mom Music: "Flickering Flame" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/

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1h 5min
August 17, 2025 I Wish This Wasn't True, But It Is | Advice From A Mother Of Loss
Karina talks with Winter about some things that has helped since the death of her sweet daughter Chelsea, who died 19 days after birth due to the improper development of her corpus callosum. Karina talks about reaching out to her friends and giving them permission to include her in the group chats. That even though she may be sad now, she doesn't want to be excluded from life. Karina reminds us that we are still people, and we desire connection. A book that helped her after the loss was "The Baby Loss Guide: Practical and compassionate support with a day-by-day resource to navigate the path of grief." by Zoe Clark-Coates

DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the continued production of these stories. We appreciate all the help toward production and hosting costs.

Or if you want to purchase an "Always a Part of Us" Legacy Gift for $20, you'll be providing to one of these families that shares their story, full transcriptions, mp3s, and mp4s of the recordings of their baby's birth story and advice episodes for their family history records. You will also get a shout-out on an upcoming episode. Thank you! Donate: https://ko-fi.com/stillapartofus

SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more birth stories from families who have experienced a stillbirth or infant loss. We're grateful that you're part of our community! https://www.youtube.com/stillapartofus

SUBSCRIBE to our podcast Still A Part of Us, wherever you find podcasts.

Links (some of these links are affiliate links, which means we may get a small commission off your purchase, at no extra cost to you): Website: http://stillapartofus.com/ Grief Support Groups: https://nationalshare.org/

#stillbirthstory #stillborn #stillbornstory #birthstory #infantloss #infantdeath #babydeath #stillmychild #podcast #birthstories #babyloss #mybabydied #bereavedmother #bereavedfather #infantlossawareness #dadsgrievetoo #mamasgrief #pals #childloss #lifeafterloss #saytheirnames #babylossawareness #breakingthesilence #grievingmom #grievingdad #bereavedparents #pregnancyandinfantlossawarenessmonth
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52min
August 10, 2025 Of Course We Wanted A Miracle | A Mother's Story Of Loss
Karina talks with Winter about the birth, life, and death of her daughter Chelsea. Chelsea was born at 36 weeks and lived for 19 day. The cause of death was not apparent at first. After getting second opinions from other doctors, Karina was able to understand that her daughter's brain hadn't developed properly in the corpus callosum and that was ultimately what lead to Chelsea's death.

DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the continued production of these stories. We appreciate all the help toward production and hosting costs.

Or if you want to purchase an "Always a Part of Us" Legacy Gift for $20, you'll be providing to one of these families that shares their story, full transcriptions, mp3s, and mp4s of the recordings of their baby's birth story and advice episodes for their family history records. You will also get a shout-out on an upcoming episode. Thank you! Donate: https://ko-fi.com/stillapartofus

SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more birth stories from families who have experienced a stillbirth or infant loss. We're grateful that you're part of our community! https://www.youtube.com/stillapartofus

SUBSCRIBE to our podcast Still A Part of Us, wherever you find podcasts.

Links (some of these links are affiliate links, which means we may get a small commission off your purchase, at no extra cost to you): Website: http://stillapartofus.com/ Grief Support Groups: https://nationalshare.org/

Mom Music: "Flickering Flame" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/

#stillbirthstory #stillborn #stillbornstory #birthstory #infantloss #infantdeath #babydeath #stillmychild #podcast #birthstories #babyloss #mybabydied #bereavedmother #bereavedfather #infantlossawareness #dadsgrievetoo #mamasgrief #pals #childloss #lifeafterloss #saytheirnames #babylossawareness #breakingthesilence #grievingmom #grievingdad #bereavedparents #pregnancyandinfantlossawarenessmonth
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1h 60min
August 03, 2025 I Would Have Spent Every Moment I Could Have With Him | A Father's Story Of Loss
Jason has an open conversation with Lee about his son Xander, who was born with TAPS (Twin Anemia Polycythemia Sequence) and passed away due to the advance stags. Jason talks about how he and his wife Sarah were very surprised when they found out that they were pregnant. He tells us about how they were even more surprised that they were expecting twins. Jason talks about preparing to welcome two new kids, but then they were given the horrible news that their babies had TAPS.

DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the continued production of these stories. We appreciate all the help toward production and hosting costs.

Or if you want to purchase an "Always a Part of Us" Legacy Gift for $20, you'll be providing to one of these families that shares their story, full transcriptions, mp3s, and mp4s of the recordings of their baby's birth story and advice episodes for their family history records. You will also get a shout-out on an upcoming episode. Thank you! Donate: https://ko-fi.com/stillapartofus

SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more birth stories from families who have experienced a stillbirth or infant loss. We're grateful that you're part of our community! https://www.youtube.com/stillapartofus

SUBSCRIBE to our podcast Still A Part of Us, wherever you find podcasts.

Links (some of these links are affiliate links, which means we may get a small commission off your purchase, at no extra cost to you): Website: http://stillapartofus.com/ Grief Support Groups: https://nationalshare.org/

Dad Music: "She Dreams in Blue" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/

#stillbirthstory #stillborn #stillbornstory #birthstory #infantloss #infantdeath #babydeath #stillmychild #podcast #birthstories #babyloss #mybabydied #bereavedmother #bereavedfather #infantlossawareness #dadsgrievetoo #mamasgrief #pals #childloss #lifeafterloss #saytheirnames #babylossawareness #breakingthesilence #grievingmom #grievingdad #bereavedparents #pregnancyandinfantlossawarenessmonth
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1h 27min
July 27, 2025 Be Okay With Stepping Back From Things For A Time | Advice From A Mother Of Loss
Sarah and Winter talk about what has helped since the loss of Xander, who passed due to Twin Anemia Polycythemia Sequence (TAPS). Sarah tells us about how their community came together to support them in the first little while with food and other help. Sarah talks about how running and training for races help her to process her emotions and feelings.

DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the continued production of these stories. We appreciate all the help toward production and hosting costs.

Or if you want to purchase an "Always a Part of Us" Legacy Gift for $20, you'll be providing to one of these families that shares their story, full transcriptions, mp3s, and mp4s of the recordings of their baby's birth story and advice episodes for their family history records. You will also get a shout-out on an upcoming episode. Thank you! Donate: https://ko-fi.com/stillapartofus

SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more birth stories from families who have experienced a stillbirth or infant loss. We're grateful that you're part of our community! https://www.youtube.com/stillapartofus

SUBSCRIBE to our podcast Still A Part of Us, wherever you find podcasts.

Links (some of these links are affiliate links, which means we may get a small commission off your purchase, at no extra cost to you): Website: http://stillapartofus.com/ Grief Support Groups: https://nationalshare.org/

#stillbirthstory #stillborn #stillbornstory #birthstory #infantloss #infantdeath #babydeath #stillmychild #podcast #birthstories #babyloss #mybabydied #bereavedmother #bereavedfather #infantlossawareness #dadsgrievetoo #mamasgrief #pals #childloss #lifeafterloss #saytheirnames #babylossawareness #breakingthesilence #grievingmom #grievingdad #bereavedparents #pregnancyandinfantlossawarenessmonth
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1h 1min
July 20, 2025 It Was The Hardest Decision We Had To Make | A Mother's Story Of Loss
Sarah talks with Winter about the birth and death of her son Xander from Twin Anemia Polycythemia Sequence (TAPS). Sarah tells us about finding out when they were pregnant and the surprise of finding out they were expecting twins. Sarah talks about the sad discovery that her twins were extremely at risk because of Twin anemia polycythemia sequence (TAPS).

DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the continued production of these stories. We appreciate all the help toward production and hosting costs.

Or if you want to purchase an "Always a Part of Us" Legacy Gift for $20, you'll be providing to one of these families that shares their story, full transcriptions, mp3s, and mp4s of the recordings of their baby's birth story and advice episodes for their family history records. You will also get a shout-out on an upcoming episode. Thank you! Donate: https://ko-fi.com/stillapartofus

SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more birth stories from families who have experienced a stillbirth or infant loss. We're grateful that you're part of our community! https://www.youtube.com/stillapartofus

SUBSCRIBE to our podcast Still A Part of Us, wherever you find podcasts.

Links (some of these links are affiliate links, which means we may get a small commission off your purchase, at no extra cost to you): Website: http://stillapartofus.com/ Grief Support Groups: https://nationalshare.org/

Mom Music: "Flickering Flame" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/

#stillbirthstory #stillborn #stillbornstory #birthstory #infantloss #infantdeath #babydeath #stillmychild #podcast #birthstories #babyloss #mybabydied #bereavedmother #bereavedfather #infantlossawareness #dadsgrievetoo #mamasgrief #pals #childloss #lifeafterloss #saytheirnames #babylossawareness #breakingthesilence #grievingmom #grievingdad #bereavedparents #pregnancyandinfantlossawarenessmonth
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1h 38min
July 06, 2025 It's Hard To Ask For Space In Your Grief | Advice From A Mother Of Stillbirth
Winter and Yazmin talk about what has helped since the stillbirth of Tommy, who was stillborn at 38 weeks due to fetal bradycardia. Yazmin talks about how she was greatly supported by her family and how she was shown such great love. Yazmin talks about how there were times when she wanted space by herself to grieve. Yazmin also tells us about going back to the hospital to bring flowers and to tell all the hospital staff "thank you" for the support she received while they were there.

DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the continued production of these stories. We appreciate all the help toward production and hosting costs.

Or if you want to purchase an "Always a Part of Us" Legacy Gift for $20, you'll be providing to one of these families that shares their story, full transcriptions, mp3s, and mp4s of the recordings of their baby's birth story and advice episodes for their family history records. You will also get a shout-out on an upcoming episode. Thank you! Donate: https://ko-fi.com/stillapartofus

SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more birth stories from families who have experienced a stillbirth or infant loss. We're grateful that you're part of our community! https://www.youtube.com/stillapartofus

SUBSCRIBE to our podcast Still A Part of Us, wherever you find podcasts.

Links (some of these links are affiliate links, which means we may get a small commission off your purchase, at no extra cost to you): Website: http://stillapartofus.com/ Grief Support Groups: https://nationalshare.org/

#stillbirthstory #stillborn #stillbornstory #birthstory #infantloss #infantdeath #babydeath #stillmychild #podcast #birthstories #babyloss #mybabydied #bereavedmother #bereavedfather #infantlossawareness #dadsgrievetoo #mamasgrief #pals #childloss #lifeafterloss #saytheirnames #babylossawareness #breakingthesilence #grievingmom #grievingdad #bereavedparents #pregnancyandinfantlossawarenessmonth
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46min
June 22, 2025 I Knew In That Instance What Love Really Was | A Mother's Story Of Stillbirth
Yazmin talks with Winter about the birth of Tommy, who was stillborn at 38 weeks due to fetal bradycardia. Yazmin talks about how she was pampered by her family and how she was preparing for the birth of her son. Yazmin tells us of the moment she goes in for a late term doctors appointment and they tell her to get to the hospital because the baby's heart rate was extremely low. Yazmin talks about having an emergency C-section and recovery after.

DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the continued production of these stories. We appreciate all the help toward production and hosting costs.

Or if you want to purchase an "Always a Part of Us" Legacy Gift for $20, you'll be providing to one of these families that shares their story, full transcriptions, mp3s, and mp4s of the recordings of their baby's birth story and advice episodes for their family history records. You will also get a shout-out on an upcoming episode. Thank you! Donate: https://ko-fi.com/stillapartofus

SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more birth stories from families who have experienced a stillbirth or infant loss. We're grateful that you're part of our community! https://www.youtube.com/stillapartofus

SUBSCRIBE to our podcast Still A Part of Us, wherever you find podcasts.

Links (some of these links are affiliate links, which means we may get a small commission off your purchase, at no extra cost to you): Website: http://stillapartofus.com/ Grief Support Groups: https://nationalshare.org/

Mom Music: "Flickering Flame" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/

#stillbirthstory #stillborn #stillbornstory #birthstory #infantloss #infantdeath #babydeath #stillmychild #podcast #birthstories #babyloss #mybabydied #bereavedmother #bereavedfather #infantlossawareness #dadsgrievetoo #mamasgrief #pals #childloss #lifeafterloss #saytheirnames #babylossawareness #breakingthesilence #grievingmom #grievingdad #bereavedparents #pregnancyandinfantlossawarenessmonth
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1h 44min
June 15, 2025 I Learned I Needed Some Form Of Control After The Loss Of My Son | Advice From A Father Of Loss
Vadym and Lee talk about what has help after the loss of Andrew, who died shortly after birth at 37 weeks due to hydrocephalus caused by an immature teratoma tumor on his brain stem in the cranial cavity. Vadym talks about how he is a quite introspective man who doesn't really like to show his emotions externally and how he has been able to work through his grief with a good internal dialog. Vadym also took up running and has ran every day since to promote a healthy control over a sad situation.

DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the continued production of these stories. We appreciate all the help toward production and hosting costs.

Or if you want to purchase an "Always a Part of Us" Legacy Gift for $20, you'll be providing to one of these families that shares their story, full transcriptions, mp3s, and mp4s of the recordings of their baby's birth story and advice episodes for their family history records. You will also get a shout-out on an upcoming episode. Thank you! Donate: https://ko-fi.com/stillapartofus

SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more birth stories from families who have experienced a stillbirth or infant loss. We're grateful that you're part of our community! https://www.youtube.com/stillapartofus

SUBSCRIBE to our podcast Still A Part of Us, wherever you find podcasts.

Links (some of these links are affiliate links, which means we may get a small commission off your purchase, at no extra cost to you): Website: http://stillapartofus.com/ Grief Support Groups: https://nationalshare.org/

#stillbirthstory #stillborn #stillbornstory #birthstory #infantloss #infantdeath #babydeath #stillmychild #podcast #birthstories #babyloss #mybabydied #bereavedmother #bereavedfather #infantlossawareness #dadsgrievetoo #mamasgrief #pals #childloss #lifeafterloss #saytheirnames #babylossawareness #breakingthesilence #grievingmom #grievingdad #bereavedparents #pregnancyandinfantlossawarenessmonth
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24min
June 08, 2025 He Looked Like A Real Strong Little Boy | A Father's Story Of Loss
Vadym talks with Lee about his sweet little boy Andrew, who passed away after being born at 37 weeks due to hydrocephalus caused by an immature teratoma tumor on his brain stem in the cranial cavity. Vadym talks about how he and his wife Nataliia met while dancing and fell in love after being friends for a while. Vadym talks about how they were so excited to welcome their son into the world and how it was a wonderful pregnancy, until a simple check up late in the pregnancy.

DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the continued production of these stories. We appreciate all the help toward production and hosting costs.

Or if you want to purchase an "Always a Part of Us" Legacy Gift for $20, you'll be providing to one of these families that shares their story, full transcriptions, mp3s, and mp4s of the recordings of their baby's birth story and advice episodes for their family history records. You will also get a shout-out on an upcoming episode. Thank you! Donate: https://ko-fi.com/stillapartofus

SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more birth stories from families who have experienced a stillbirth or infant loss. We're grateful that you're part of our community! https://www.youtube.com/stillapartofus

SUBSCRIBE to our podcast Still A Part of Us, wherever you find podcasts.

Links (some of these links are affiliate links, which means we may get a small commission off your purchase, at no extra cost to you): Website: http://stillapartofus.com/ Grief Support Groups: https://nationalshare.org/

Dad Music: "She Dreams in Blue" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/

#stillbirthstory #stillborn #stillbornstory #birthstory #infantloss #infantdeath #babydeath #stillmychild #podcast #birthstories #babyloss #mybabydied #bereavedmother #bereavedfather #infantlossawareness #dadsgrievetoo #mamasgrief #pals #childloss #lifeafterloss #saytheirnames #babylossawareness #breakingthesilence #grievingmom #grievingdad #bereavedparents #pregnancyandinfantlossawarenessmonth
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1h 41min

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