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Changing Seasons Podcast48 - Lucette Romy: No Greater Grief.Today on the podcast Jody speaks with Lucette Romy about the death of her baby boy Dash. Lucette birthed Dash at home and the birth was beautiful and without complications. However, six hours after his birth Dash's colour had not improved and after checking with their birth keeper and then their GP they finally made the decision to call paramedics. Unfortunately Dash did not survive. His body was sent away for an autopsy and Lucette describes how this was one of the hardest things for her to reconcile but how the results of the autopsy helped give her answers...2025-07-251h 24
SanamamaLife As A Bereaved Father, with Tom HorneIn Episode 8, I am joined my wonderful partner Tom. In this heartfelt, and intimate conversation, Tom and I explore the profound journey of bereaved parenting following the loss of our first born son Dash, and what that has looked like as a bereaved father. We discuss the complexities of grief, the differences between our experiences, and the importance of community care and support. Reflecting as a couple on the surreal moments surrounding Dash's birth and passing, and our hopes for the future as we begin trying to conceive again. Emphasizing the need for open...2025-07-171h 48SanamamaTFMR At 21 Weeks, with Sia LeonettiIn Episode 7, Sia shares her powerful journey through pregnancy in Thailand during covid, and being faced with the devastating decision to terminate her daughter for medical reasons at 21 weeks due to hypoplastic left heart syndrome. Speaking with raw honesty, she reflects on the complexity of choosing her daughter Naomi’s peace over her presence—and the love, grief, and transformation that followed.From moving to Thailand to pursue her PhD, to navigating a turbulent relationship and a life-changing diagnosis, Sia invites us into her lived experience of motherhood, loss, and resilience. This episode is a testament to the strength of g...2025-04-141h 21SanamamaMothering Through Loss, with Ash FoxtonIn Episode 6, Ash shares her story of birthing her second daughter Maple, strong of heart, who passed shortly after birth.Ash shares her personal story of becoming a mother, including the challenges faced during her first daughter Olive's birth and the subsequent journey to conceive Maple, which included two early miscarriages. This conversation delves into the impact of birth experiences on both mother and child, the decision-making process surrounding birth plans, and the emotional turmoil faced during Maple's birth when she was unable to take an independent breath, and the hours and days that...2025-04-081h 52SanamamaStillbirth and Neonatal Loss, With Madee HobanIn Episode 5 of Sanamama, Madee shares her profound journey through motherhood, loss, and the complexities of grief. Recounting her experience of raising five boys, including the heartbreaking loss of two of them, Albert and Freddie. From the joy of pregnancy and birth to the heartbreak of stillbirth and neonatal loss, Madee speaks with raw honesty about grief, resilience, and the power of community support.Together, they explore the trauma of navigating the medical system, making impossible decisions, and facing life after loss. Madee also reflects on the strength that motherhood demands, the tenderness of...2025-03-311h 10SanamamaTwin Loss and Reclaiming Birth, With Sally PattiIn Epsiode 4, Sally shares her journey of free birthing her surprise twin sons, Dusty and Melvin, and the heartbreaking reality of losing them to TTS. She speaks on the raw grief of navigating their loss, the unexpected and brutal media storm that followed, and the road to reclaiming her truth and birth. Together, we explore the sacredness of birth and death, the power of storytelling in healing, and the strength it takes to stand in your truth when the world tries to take your voice away. Sally reflects on her evolving connection to her...2025-03-171h 36
SanamamaThe Wisdom Of Birth And Death, With Noël RuthIn Episode 3, Noël shares her experiences of free birthing her daughter Edda, the heartbreak of losing her, and the transformative journey of conceiving again with her daughter Astrea. Noël shares her profound experiences of grief, motherhood, and the journey of healing through loss. This discussion delves into the importance of spiritual protection during pregnancy, the power of storytelling and writing as a means of healing, and the creation of Saga Writers - a supportive community for women navigating grief and motherhood. Highlighting the beauty and complexity of life, death, and the connections th...2025-03-031h 21SanamamaNavigating Still Birth And The Gift Of My Son With Bianca ZaraIn Episode 2, we speak with Bianca and her journey of motherhood, loss, and healing. Bianca shares her experiences of losing her first child, Luna, and the subsequent loss of her second child, Atlas. The discussion delves into the emotional and physical challenges of navigating grief, the importance of support systems, and her journey through the NICU after the premature birth of her son Sage at 28 weeks. Bianca emphasizes the need for empowerment and understanding in the face of loss, and how she now helps other women through their own experiences of grief, motherhood and healing.2025-02-241h 16SanamamaThe Unexpected Loss Of My Baby After An Uncomplicated Home BirthIn Episode 1 of the Sanamama Podcast, I share my birth story, and the unexpected death of my first born son Dash Ra. Born at 41 weeks, he took his last breath 7 hours after a blissful and uncomplicated free birth. What came next would be months of wondering if he could've been saved, navigating postpartum without my son, and finding out his cause of death 3.5 months after he passed. Honoring his life through ceremony and cremation and the motivation behind creating Sanamama.Follow Lucette on instagram @lucetteromyFollow Sanamama on instagram @sanamama_2025-02-171h 48