Stillbirth Happens - Let's Talk
Many people struggle to talk about stillbirth. Friends and family members may feel awkward discussing it. Some clinicians shy away from it. Bereaved parents may be left feeling isolated and alone. Co-hosts Jaime and Erin – mothers whose babies were stillborn – talk truth about stillbirth.
Together with guests, they explore topics such as the nature of grief and loss, the hospital experience of stillbirth, and navigating life after stillbirth – all in a welcoming and safe audio space. Through stories of lived experiences, Stillbirth Happens – let’s talk hopes to normalize the conversation about stillbirth and give those touched by it a place to learn, grieve and feel connected.
- Update frequency
- every 16 days
- Average duration
- 30 minutes
- Episodes
- 11
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Grieving Differently: The Experience of Stillbirth For A Non-Gestational Parent
In this episode, we learn from Leah Riske, the non-gestational parent to Maddux, who was born still in 2023, about her unique experiences of family planning with her wife, Sara, and teaching their ol…
Supporting Work and Family Through Grief: A Father’s Experience
In this episode we hear from Andrew Lockhart, a father of six whose third child–his son Wilder– was stillborn in 2017. Andrew talks about how he supported his family while juggling work as he grieve…
Puddle Jumping: Understanding Siblings' Experiences of Stillbirth
In this unique episode we hear from Jaime and Erin’s children and learn about their experiences of stillbirth as siblings. Marissa (19 years old), Gracie (17 years old) and Quinn (13 years old) speak…
Memorializing: Bringing Ryann Home
In this episode, Erin shares the story of her daughter, Ryann, who was stillborn in 2010 reflecting on the choices her family faced and the journey of bringing Ryann home from BC to Manitoba. Funeral…
Finding My Voice: Parenting James and Zachary
This episode will begin and end with Jaime’s story about the stillbirths of her sons, James and Zachary. It’s the first time Jaime has told this story on the podcast, and it’s a conversation about lo…
It Changes You Forever
In this episode, we speak with Helen, whose daughter, AnaRose, was stillborn 17 years ago. We learn about how this experience shaped the way Helen navigates the world, how it transformed who she is, …
Grief Has No Timeline
The grief journey has no timeline and so, for bereaved parents, the first year can be especially tough, because it's full of missed milestones: first tooth, first steps, first birthday. In this episo…
Having Questions And Finding Answers
When it comes to stillbirth, bereaved parents often have questions. Sometimes, there are no good answers. This lack of clarity can give rise to powerful emotions, including confusion, anger, and guil…
What Happens At The Hospital?
In this episode, we’ll hear from Erin Sowerby Greene, who learned, at 37 weeks pregnant, that her daughter Briar no longer had a heartbeat. We’ll also hear from Anne-Marie Cayer, a registered midwife…
Stillbirth Happens, So Let’s Talk About It
This episode is all about breaking the silence to recognize that stillbirth is part of the maternity journey. We speak with Jennifer Kuznetsov whose first baby, Andrey, died unexpectedly at 29 weeks …
TRAILER: Is this podcast for you?
Many people struggle to talk about stillbirth. Friends and family members may feel awkward discussing it. Some clinicians shy away from it. Bereaved parents may be left feeling isolated and alone. Co…