I Never Thought Anything Bad Was Going To Happen | A Mother's Stillbirth Story
Still A Part of Us: A podcast about pregnancy loss, stillbirth, and infant loss
Release Date: 02/09/2025
I Knew In That Instance What Love Really Was | A Mother's Story Of Stillbirth
Still A Part of Us: A podcast about pregnancy loss, stillbirth, and infant loss
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...
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I Learned I Needed Some Form Of Control After The Loss Of My Son | Advice From A Father Of Loss
Still A Part of Us: A podcast about pregnancy loss, stillbirth, and infant 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...
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He Looked Like A Real Strong Little Boy | A Father's Story Of Loss
Still A Part of Us: A podcast about pregnancy loss, stillbirth, and infant 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...
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Please Give Yourself Grace In Your Grief | Advice From A Mother Of Loss
Still A Part of Us: A podcast about pregnancy loss, stillbirth, and infant loss
Nataliia talks with Winter about what has helped her after the birth of her son Andrew, who passed after birth at 37 weeks due to hydrocephalus caused by an immature teratoma tumor on his brain stem in the cranial cavity. Nataliia talks about how even though it ultimately was a sad ending to the ending of her pregnancy, her son is such a wonderful blessing to her and she loves him so much. Nataliia talks about choosing to be happy for her friends who were pregnant instead of pushing them away and how that would have caused her more pain. Nataliia also talks about finding grace for yourself in...
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He Is Much Loved And Much Wanted | A Mother's Story Of Loss
Still A Part of Us: A podcast about pregnancy loss, stillbirth, and infant loss
Nataliia and Winter talk about the birth of Andrew, who passed away shortly after birth at 37 weeks due to hydrocephalus caused by an immature teratoma tumor on his brain stem in the cranial cavity. Nataliia tells us about how she and her husband were so excited to welcome their first child into their home. She talks about how everything was perfect until 37 weeks when she had an appointment and they informed her that something was not right. Nataliia recounts all that needed to happen to see what was happening with Andrew. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the...
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You Sometimes Think Grief Is A One Time Deal, But It's Always There | Advice From A Stillbirth Mom
Still A Part of Us: A podcast about pregnancy loss, stillbirth, and infant loss
Heather and Winter talk about what has helped Heather after the loss of Rosemary, who was stillborn at 37 weeks due to a blood clot that lead to an acute umbilical cord accident. Heather talks about how sometimes you think grief is a one shot event, but in reality it's a wash and repeat over and over. Each time it gets a little easier, but you always have it with you. 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"...
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The Whole Room Was Quiet, Except For My Tears | A Mother's Stillbirth Story
Still A Part of Us: A podcast about pregnancy loss, stillbirth, and infant loss
Heather and Winter sit together and talk about the birth of Rosemary, who was stillborn at 37 weeks due to a blood clot in the umbilical cord, known as umbilical cord thrombosis. Heather talks about the sickness she felt in the first trimester and needing to go to the hospital for an IV drip. How everything was going perfect until she stopped feeling Rosemary's movement, and having to go into the hospital alone due to early COVID19 protocol and receiving the news that there was no heartbeat. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the continued production of these...
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Some Ways We Are Able To Handle Mother's Day After A Loss | Advice From The Community
Still A Part of Us: A podcast about pregnancy loss, stillbirth, and infant loss
Winter and Lee talk about strategies and coping mechanisms that have helped Winter and others to "get through" Mother's day after the loss of a child. We asked out community if there were tactics that they use to help with the grief and pain, but also the joy of motherhood. 6:36 Bre and Jeff https://youtu.be/2X6IdYnlmmM?si=vC9QwM_4qcg3sdZ- https://youtu.be/nN_WIqWuM2c?si=VVoXFgtIuWrNjNh3 https://youtu.be/vJInExVSl6Y?si=DXXPCdl0jxqW_piX https://youtu.be/WkTp7uX5sFU?si=kryLmlefR7BidjBT 12:40 Amy and Doug https://youtu.be/G7DJnzMP9dA?si=SmJbzyQIZvRgHLGm...
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He Had A Heartbeat | Advice From A Mother Of Loss
Still A Part of Us: A podcast about pregnancy loss, stillbirth, and infant loss
Shelbie and Winter have a discussion about what helped after the loss of Ryder, who died at 36 weeks due to a placental abruption. Shelbie talks about finding support groups that helped her to not feel so lonely, and how she is now able to be a support to others. Shelbie talks about how she and her mother have gotten closer due to the horrible event. 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...
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He's Still Part Of My Family-Every Day | A Mother's Stillbirth Story
Still A Part of Us: A podcast about pregnancy loss, stillbirth, and infant loss
Shelbie talks with Winter about her beautiful son Ryder, who was still born at 35 weeks due to a placental abruption. Shelbie tells us about the events leading up to her having to face this hard time all by herself, and how she has lived a life that involves honoring her son every day. 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,...
info_outlineEvelina talks with Winter about the birth of her sweet baby Alia, who was stillborn at 29 weeks due to complications with CPAM (congenital pulmonary airway malformation) and a placental abruption. Evelina tells about how she and her husband would love to have a large family and that Alia was their second daughter. Evelina also suffered with polyhydramnios, which is excessive amniotic in the womb.
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!
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