The Butterfly Broadcast

Meet Ashley Sorenson, a Core & Pelvic Floor Corrective Exercise Specialist as well as Mrs. Washington County 2024 who very much enjoys the recreation that Southern Utah offers her family. When she worked in an OBGYN clinic and as a physical trainer early in her career, she observed a severe gap in the care that mothers receive for their emotional and physical postpartum recovery. Then Ashley had two healthy children of her own, followed by a miscarriage, from which it became even more apparent that women who suffer pregnancy and infant loss are overlooked by standard healthcare practices. Take a listen to learn how Ashley's passion has transferred to creating resources for women and how the pageant will help her expand her therapeutic reach to as many women possible.

Instagram: @ash.sorenson

Meet Tia, a Utah native who is sure to beat you at any Seinfield trivia! She and her husband, Logan, had welcomed both a boy and a girl into their family so with their third pregnancy they'd decided to keep the gender a surprise. Tia's pregnancies cause her extreme sickness, and this one was no different. So by the time she went in for her final full-term checkup she was very in-tune with her body. Take a listen to learn what happened within 24 hours of that optimistic appointment and the corresponding advice that Tia has for families who may go through a similar tragic experience.

instagram: @tia_hansen

Meet Jessica, a mama of three that enjoys her beautiful home of Salt Spring Island, Canada through hobbies such as running, hiking, and gardening. Upon the healthy delivery of her first child, it was discovered that there was a velamentous cord which is an abnormal insertion of the umbilical cord into the placenta. During her second pregnancy, the rare occurrence of sequential valementous cord was revealed during an ultrasound but Jessica remained hopeful due to the success of her previous birth. Take a listen to learn what transpired when Jessica went in to give birth to Eli and the instant coping method she chose because of her experience growing up with the trauma of losing a brother to SIDS.

Jessica is the author of the children's book "Some Babies Can't Stay" that is for siblings of babies that have died, available on Amazon, and a portion of proceeds are donated to Baby's Breath Canada.

Instagram: @jloveells and @saudade_eli

Meet Moria, a faithful mama who balances the full-time job of caring for her children while also running a ministry out of her home in Wilmington, North Carolina. She and her husband Brian are all too familiar with birth trauma... from infertility and miscarriage to pre-term birth and NICU stays. Take a listen to learn about their most heart-breaking experience with their son Noah Wilde and how they felt God called them to do a special work for other bereaved parents in Noah's honor.

Instagram: @motherofwilde (birth prints and child loss memorials)

Website: motherofwilde.com

Meet Ayako, a relatable British Columbian mother who shamelessly indulges in a variety of reality TV. When she received the life-shattering news that her baby girl Emi had died in utero at 24 weeks, Ayako not only felt isolated, but left to do her own research. With a determination to make things better for other bereaved moms, she became a certified grief coach, created an instagram account with more than 12K followers, and also founded Emi + Company which offers the 'Letters of Love Series' for adults, children, and angel babies (among many more things!), Take a listen to learn about the gifts that Ayako believes her daughter granted her with her passing and the secret behind Ayako's ability to find guilt-free joy after loss.

Instagram: @mamasmatterhere @emi.and.company

Meet Rachel, a Southern Californian who says her entire perspective on motherhood was shaped by journey beginning with miscarriage. Despite now having two earth-side children, Rachel has felt moved to contribute to the pregnancy & infant loss community. In the few years since her loss, she has founded the company Hope Again Collective which is a handmade jewelry line that tells the stories of moms who have lost their babies. She also recently authored and published her book, Miscarried Hope, which guides readers through the journey of grief and misconceptions to help them recover hope as she has done. Take a listen to learn the profound meaning she has found in connecting with hundreds, if not thousands, of women navigating their losses.

hopeagaincollective.com

instagram: @hopeagaincollective

"Miscarried Hope" available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, etc.

Meet Mallory, a former sixth grade teacher who now delights in homeschooling her children and sharing with them her love of gardening and exploring the great outdoors. Once she and her husband had three children (with some infertility struggles in between), they were unsure whether their family was complete. However, when the news of a fourth pregnancy came, an immediate & strong bond was formed between mother & baby. Take a listen to learn the doctors' response to Mallory's maternal intuition and what would later transpire, leading her to create an inspirational instagram platform she titled "Seeking for Seth."

instagram: @seekingforseth

This is a story about Kennedy, a dental hygienist who is passionate about her career, her husband Brady, and now her angel son William. Kennedy had always known she wanted an unmedicated birth at home, so when her perfectly smooth pregnancy came to an end with a cinematic-like water breakage, little Will came into this world quickly and as planned. However, the peaceful climate soon changed when the midwives struggled to keep his oxygen levels up. Take a listen to learn what the Garretts would endure over the next few days and the way that William's precious little heart changed theirs over the next few months.

Instagram: @kennedylgarrett

Meet Kristianna, a Colorado native who loves her life being outnumbered by three boys; her son, husband and husky. However, she can never forget her sweet baby girl, Arabella, whom she has chosen to honor by recently developing a non-profit Kristi calls, 'A Mother's Chance'. It all began with a seemingly healthy and normal pregnancy until shortly after the 20 week anatomy scan when Kristianna experienced strange symptoms during the middle of the night. Take a listen to learn what wild events would unfold during the next 24 hours and the way that state laws and technicalities affected the outcome of Arabella's care. You will understand exactly why Kristi feels it is so important that she educates women on advocating for themselves and their babies through her non-profit!

Instagram & FB: @amotherschance

Web: amotherschance.com

Meet Britney, a small-town loving woman and mom to Nash (National) and Isla. When Britney and her husband decided 5 years ago that they wanted to start a family, they encountered fertility issues... with the biggest issue of all being lack of transparency from providers. After much fundraising and a miraculous IVF transfer, baby Nash was conceived but not without concerning symptoms. Take a listen to learn about Nash's grand debut at 24 weeks gestation, the valiant fight he gave in the NICU, and the way Britney has found purpose by helping other women through her instagram page, "The Loss Mom's Club." She has truly mastered the art of coaching mothers through the horrible mess that is infant loss and you will find validation and empowerment in her message! Consider Britney your ultimate resource.

Instagram: @thelossmomsclub