Tangible ways to protect yourself after pregnancy loss or infertility

After a loss, the world doesn't stop just because your’s does. Baby showers get scheduled. Birth announcements land in your inbox. The holidays come whether you are ready or not. And people who love you often say nothing, or say the wrong thing, or quietly expect you to keep showing up.

October marks Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month—a time dedicated to honor the deep grief that accompanies the loss of a baby, whether through miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant death. In this post, I want to explore what it means to grieve a baby you never had the chance to know, and how to navigate this unique and profound loss. Whether you are experiencing this yourself or supporting someone who is, it’s important to honor the grief and recognize that there are tangible ways to begin healing, even when it feels impossible.