Navigating Baby Loss

95: Dealing with Grief While Parenting

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In this episode of the Navigating Baby Loss Podcast, Jennifer Senn explores the heavy burden of guilt that stillbirth moms often feel when trying to parent their living children while grieving. Jennifer offers compassionate insights into why these feelings are so common and shares practical tips to help you balance your grief with the needs of your children. From simplifying your daily routine to creating small moments of connection, this episode reminds listeners that presence matters more than perfection. Jennifer also discusses how to support your children in their own grief journey and how asking for help can make all the difference.

Whether you’re struggling with overwhelming guilt or just need reassurance that you’re not alone, this episode offers understanding and actionable advice to help you navigate this challenging season of life.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

Key Takeaways:

  1. Your children don’t need you to be perfect; they just need your presence.
  2. Small, meaningful gestures—like reading a book together or sitting close—can help maintain connection.
  3. Simplify your daily responsibilities and focus on essentials to conserve your energy.
  4. Open, age-appropriate communication helps your children feel safe to share their feelings.
  5. Asking for help from family, friends, or a support group is a powerful way to care for yourself and your family.

Stillbirth moms—you don’t have to do this alone. The Always Loved Club is a new monthly space with live workshops, weekly audio support, private community chat, and Q&As for postpartum and pregnancy after loss. Plus, couples calls every few months. Join us at programs.jennifersenn.com/club.

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