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This episode discusses the deeply personal and often challenging journey of resuming intimacy after baby loss. Grief can impact every aspect of life, including your relationship with your partner. Whether you’re feeling fear, guilt, anxiety, or even anger, you are not alone. Join me as we explore how to navigate these emotions, rebuild connection, and find a path forward with compassion and patience.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• The emotional impact of baby loss on intimacy and how grief manifests differently for each partner.
• Common feelings such as fear, guilt, anxiety, and anger, and how they influence your relationship.
• Understanding physical and emotional readiness for intimacy after loss.
• Practical ways to reconnect with your partner, even when intimacy feels overwhelming.
• The importance of open communication and how to navigate these conversations with care.
• How to manage expectations and be kind to yourself and your partner during this time.
• Resources and support options available to help couples heal together.

Key Timestamps:

• [00:00] Introduction and personal reflection
• [03:15] The emotional toll of baby loss on intimacy
• [07:40] Physical and emotional readiness - taking your time
• [12:10] Effective communication strategies with your partner
• [17:25] Managing expectations and finding new ways to connect
• [21:50] Seeking support and helpful resources
• [25:00] Closing thoughts and encouragement

Resuming intimacy after baby loss is a journey, not a destination. It’s about finding small moments of connection and being gentle with yourself and your partner. Remember, you are not alone. Take it one step at a time.

Struggling to tell where grief ends and guilt begins? This free journal is for you. Five gentle, trauma-informed prompts to help release the "what ifs" and reconnect with your baby through love instead of blame. Work through it at your own pace — no pressure, just comfort. Download now at navigatingbabyloss.com/journal

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

WHERE TO FIND AND FOLLOW ME!

• Website- https://www.jennifersenn.com
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• Instagram-https://www.instagram.com/navigatingbabyloss/
• You Tube-https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz-2MCEY5PRiF6p6VB_2lxA