Navigating Baby Loss

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In this raw and important conversation, I sit down with Amber Ginn from The Latch Link—a virtual lactation practice that helps moms navigate feeding in all its forms. Amber shares her journey from teen mom to IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant), and how her early breastfeeding experience lit a fire to support other moms—especially those facing challenges.
But we’re not just talking about the typical feeding journey. We’re talking about what happens when you leave the hospital without your baby—and your milk still comes in.
We cover the brutal, often silent part of postpartum grief: the physical pain and emotional toll of breast milk after baby loss. Amber walks us through what’s normal, what’s not, and how to care for your breasts gently and safely. Whether you’re choosing to suppress your milk, considering donation, or just trying to survive the letdowns (literal and emotional), this episode will make you feel seen, supported, and a little less alone.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
Why your milk comes in even if your baby isn’t here
What no one tells you about engorgement, pain, and mastitis after loss
How to gently suppress lactation without hurting your body
The truth about breast binding and what to avoid
What to expect with clogged ducts, cracked nipples, or flu-like symptoms
When to seek medical attention (and what to watch for)
The emotional complexity of milk donation—and why it’s okay to say no
How lactation consultants can support loss moms (yes, even you)
Resources Mentioned:
Amber’s virtual practice: https://www.thelatchlink.com

Socials: Follow @thelatchlinkwithamber on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube
Text “LATCH” to  724-885-2824
https://navigatingbabyloss.com/workshop
Free workshop for moms grieving stillbirth or pregnancy loss. Learn simple, trauma-informed practices to release guilt, calm the what-ifs, and honor your baby's memory with love instead of pain. Includes bonus Grief & Guilt Release Journal.

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Parenting after loss is a whole different level of hard.
You’re grieving a baby you don’t get to raise… and at the same time, you’re expected to keep showing up for the kids you already have. Get them dressed. Feed them. Play with them. Be patient. Be present. Be okay.
And if you’re anything like I was, that pressure comes with a crushing amount of guilt.
In this episode, I’m talking honestly about mom guilt after baby loss—especially when you’re parenting older children while your heart is shattered. I share what this season actually looked like for me after losing my twin daughters at 32 weeks, raising a five-year-old and a two-year-old, and feeling like I was failing everyone at once.
This is not a “do better” episode.
 It’s a permission slip.
Permission to lower the bar.
 Permission to be messy.
 Permission to stop expecting yourself to be the mom you were before.
I also walk you through a gentle do’s and don’ts list—not rules, just grounded reminders for getting through the days when everything feels impossible.
If you’ve ever thought:
“My kids deserve a better mom than this”
“I should be more grateful because I still have living children”
“I’m failing the kids who are here because I’m grieving the one who isn’t”
You are not alone. And you are not doing this wrong.
In this episode, we talk about:
Why mom guilt hits harder when you’re parenting after loss
The impossible pressure to “be okay” for your living children
Why you cannot be the mom you were before—and why that’s not a bad thing
How survival days still count as real parenting
Why crying in front of your kids is not damaging them
How guilt stacks on top of grief after stillbirth
Simple ways to take care of yourself without adding more pressure
What actually matters on the hardest days
https://navigatingbabyloss.com/workshop
Free workshop for moms grieving stillbirth or pregnancy loss. Learn simple, trauma-informed practices to release guilt, calm the what-ifs, and honor your baby's memory with love instead of pain. Includes bonus Grief & Guilt Release Journal.

Download my FREE "Guilt and Grief Release Journal" at navigatingbabyloss.com/journal

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In this episode, I’m joined by Sabrina Weschler, co-founder of Cyclisity and niece of Toni Weschler, author of the groundbreaking book Taking Charge of Your Fertility. We’re diving into why understanding our bodies matters more than ever and how the knowledge in Toni's book (now celebrating its 30th anniversary!) inspired not only Sabrina's own fertility journey but also the creation of an app that puts the power of body literacy in your hands.
Sabrina shares how a dinner conversation with her aunt turned into a mission: to create a digital companion to the book that women could trust. And unlike other fertility apps, Cyclisity doesn’t predict ovulation—because that’s not how our bodies work. Instead, it uses the rules outlined in Toni’s symptothermal method to help women tune in to their own unique patterns, day by day.
We talk about the importance of understanding your cycle after loss, how grief and trauma impact hormones, and why this kind of body literacy is essential for anyone trying to conceive, avoid pregnancy, or simply understand their reproductive health.
Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:
How Taking Charge of Your Fertility changed both of our lives
What makes Cyclicsty different from other fertility apps
Why predictive ovulation tracking can be dangerous—especially after loss
How your cervical fluid and basal body temperature hold the keys to understanding your cycle
How the symptothermal method works (and what the 4 FAM rules are)
Why self-funded apps matter when it comes to protecting women’s data
How trauma, stress, and grief can affect your cycle and ovulation
What you can learn about your health from your charts—even if you’re not trying to get pregnant
Resources Mentioned:
Cyclisity App: Download Here
Taking Charge of Your Fertility by Toni Weschler
Tempdrop wearable thermometer: https://www.tempdrop.com
https://navigatingbabyloss.com/workshop
Free workshop for moms grieving stillbirth or pregnancy loss. Learn simple, trauma-informed practices to release guilt, calm the what-ifs, and honor your baby's memory with love instead of pain. Includes bonus Grief & Guilt Release Journal.

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Today I’m talking about the version of self-care no one talks about: the version that feels impossible when you're angry with your body. When you feel like it failed you. When taking care of it feels like a betrayal.
After losing my twins, I didn’t want to nourish or nurture my body—I wanted to punish it. I felt disconnected from it, even disgusted by it. And I know I’m not the only one who’s felt that way.
So this episode is for you if:
You feel betrayed by your body.
You resent the idea of “loving” or “caring” for the thing that couldn’t protect your baby.
And you’re wondering how to even start when you’re not ready to forgive.
I’ll walk you through 3 small, realistic ways to care for your body—even if you’re still angry with it. This isn’t about healing your relationship with your body overnight or pretending everything’s fine. It’s about basic survival care that keeps you functioning through grief... without guilt.
This is honest, gentle, and judgment-free. Just like you deserve.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
Why “self-care” feels triggering after loss—and what no one says out loud about it
What I did when I was angry, disconnected, and done trying
The difference between survival care, punishment, and neglect
How to separate caring for your body from liking it
The 3 most realistic, doable self-care practices I used (no bubble baths required)
https://navigatingbabyloss.com/workshop
Free workshop for moms grieving stillbirth or pregnancy loss. Learn simple, trauma-informed practices to release guilt, calm the what-ifs, and honor your baby's memory with love instead of pain. Includes bonus Grief & Guilt Release Journal.

Download my FREE "Guilt and Grief Release Journal" at navigatingbabyloss.com/journal

WHERE TO FIND AND FOLLOW ME!
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New Year’s Eve. It’s supposed to be a celebration. A fresh start. A clean slate.
But when your baby died this year, or any year, stepping into January feels more like betrayal than a new beginning.
I remember this feeling so well. The pressure to toast at midnight, make resolutions, and somehow “move on” with everyone else. But all I could think was… how do I go into a new year without my baby?
In this episode, I’m talking about that strange ache so many of us carry into the New Year after stillbirth, the ache of leaving the year your baby lived in, and the fear that turning the calendar means leaving them behind.
You’re not alone in this. You’re not broken for feeling this way. And you absolutely can step into the new year without stepping away from your baby.
I’ll share stories from other moms, a few powerful reframes, and gentle ways to honor your grief, and your baby, while allowing yourself to move forward with love and hope.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
Why the New Year feels like an emotional landmine after loss
What no one tells you about the “line in the sand” that the calendar creates
How to carry your baby with you into the future... not leave them behind
Real examples from moms who created their own quiet traditions for New Year’s Eve
A powerful reframe on setting intentions vs. resolutions
What to do if you're feeling pressure to "be better" or "move on"
Small rituals to make this New Year more gentle and intentional
https://navigatingbabyloss.com/workshop
Free workshop for moms grieving stillbirth or pregnancy loss. Learn simple, trauma-informed practices to release guilt, calm the what-ifs, and honor your baby's memory with love instead of pain. Includes bonus Grief & Guilt Release Journal.

Download my FREE "Guilt and Grief Release Journal" at navigatingbabyloss.com/journal

WHERE TO FIND AND FOLLOW ME!
Website- https://www.jennifersenn.com
Tik Tok-https://www.tiktok.com/@navigatingbabyloss
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