As part of the Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month of October, I’ve shared podcast episodes which help to understand the various aspects of the experience of parents.
In this first episode (E142) of How to Deal with Grief and Trauma, Nathalie Himmelrich explores the history, importance, and impact of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness (PAIL). We talk about why this month of remembrance matters, what society can do to better support grieving families, and how bereaved parents can honor and integrate the memory of their babies.
You’ll also hear references to past podcast conversations with mothers and fathers who shared their experiences of miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant loss — powerful voices that remind us we are not alone in our grief.
Whether you are a grieving parent, a supporter, or someone wanting to learn, this episode is a heartfelt invitation to break the silence around these losses.
Resources Mentioned in this Episode
- For Grievers – Resources for your healing journey https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/grievers-support/
- For Supporters – How to support someone through grief https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/supporters-resources/
- Books by Nathalie Himmelrich – Explore my books on grief and healing https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/books/
Related Podcast Episodes on Pregnancy and Infant Loss
- 144 PAIL Mini Series | Episode with Rachel Tenpenny | Why and How Healing Is Possible REPLAY
- 145 PAIL Mini Series | Your Grief is Real and Valid & How to Show Up Without Fixing
- 146 PAIL Mini Series | Episode with Jennifer Beatty-Kwan | Infant Loss & Pregnancy After Loss as a Medical Doctor REPLAY
- 147 PAIL Mini Series | The Loneliness of Loss & What to Say (and What Not to Say)
- 148 PAIL Mini Series | Episode with Jessica Zucker | Saying it Loudly: I Had a Miscarriage REPLAY
- 149 PAIL Mini Series | Navigating the Waves of Grief & Practical Support Matters
- 150 PAIL Mini Series | Episode with Betsy Winter | Somatic Insights For Child Loss and Uncovering Developmental Trauma REPLAY
- 151 PAIL Mini Series | The Body Remembers & Honoring Important Dates
- 152 PAIL Mini Series | Episode with Amy Watson | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, and Pregnancy After Loss REPLAY
- 153 PAIL Mini Series | Love, Longing, and Continuing Bonds & Respecting Boundaries and Emotional Needs
- 154 PAIL Mini Series | Episode with Rachelle Spencer | Being Proud on Who You’ve Become REPLAY
- 155 PAIL Mini Series | Permission to Grieve in Your Own Way & Supporting Partners and Extended Family
- 156 PAIL Mini Series | Episode with Katherine Lazar on a Mission to Help You Find Light in the Darkness after Loss REPLAY
- 157 PAIL Mini Series | Carrying Hope Alongside Grief & Sustaining Support Beyond the Early Weeks
(Find the full library of episodes here: Podcast Archive https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/episode-overview-latest-episode-first/)