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Still A Part of Us

Winter and Leland Redd

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Still A Part of Us is a place where moms and dads can share the birth story of their child who was stillborn or who died in infancy. #stillmychild #pregnancyloss #stillbirth #infantloss #SIDS
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This podcast is for you if you’ve experienced challenges on your pregnancy journey such as pregnancy or infant loss, infertility, health conditions that impact fertility, a traumatic pregnancy or birth, etc. My name is Natalee Facey and I’m a mom to two angel babies, Resilience Coach, Birth Doula, and Inner Healing Guide. I believe that any experience that brings us unimaginable pain also has the potential to connect us to our deepest source of power. My work is to walk with you through it a ...
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Heather and Winter talk about what has helped Heather after the loss of Rosemary, who was stillborn at 37 weeks due to a blood clot that lead to an acute umbilical cord accident. Heather talks about how sometimes you think grief is a one shot event, but in reality it's a wash and repeat over and over. Each time it gets a little easier, but you alwa…
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Heather and Winter sit together and talk about the birth of Rosemary, who was stillborn at 37 weeks due to a blood clot in the umbilical cord, known as umbilical cord thrombosis. Heather talks about the sickness she felt in the first trimester and needing to go to the hospital for an IV drip. How everything was going perfect until she stopped feeli…
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Winter and Lee talk about strategies and coping mechanisms that have helped Winter and others to "get through" Mother's day after the loss of a child. We asked out community if there were tactics that they use to help with the grief and pain, but also the joy of motherhood. 6:36 Bre and Jeff https://youtu.be/2X6IdYnlmmM?si=vC9QwM_4qcg3sdZ- https://…
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Today's interview with Dr. Naha Pandya pulls the curtain away so we can see the huge gaps in both information and care as it relates to the postpartum period. Dr. Pandya, who's the founder of The Recovery Method shares the challenges she faced after childbirth, including postpartum depression. She also shares about her mission to create a comprehen…
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Shelbie and Winter have a discussion about what helped after the loss of Ryder, who died at 36 weeks due to a placental abruption. Shelbie talks about finding support groups that helped her to not feel so lonely, and how she is now able to be a support to others. Shelbie talks about how she and her mother have gotten closer due to the horrible even…
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Shelbie talks with Winter about her beautiful son Ryder, who was still born at 35 weeks due to a placental abruption. Shelbie tells us about the events leading up to her having to face this hard time all by herself, and how she has lived a life that involves honoring her son every day. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the cont…
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Vinnette talks with Winter about things she has done and things other people have done to help her and her family in this time of loss. Vinnette talks about how people have helped with food and how that has relieved the mental taxation she has, and how that is one wonderful way to show love to someone in need. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot co…
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Vinnette and Winter talk about the birth of Meekah, who passed after 7 hours of life due to the complications of anencephaly. Vinnette tells us of how she and her husband decided to expand their family and how it was such joyous news to hear that they were pregnant. Vinnette talks about the diagnosis at the anatomy scan and how she decided to conti…
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Karen and Winter talk about that has help Karen after the loss of her daughter Kori, who was stillborn at 23 weeks due to unknown reasons. Karen talks about the help she received from her work and her husbands work. She tells us about how getting texts and calls helped her and still helps her to feel that Kori is remembered and not forgotten. Karen…
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Karen and Winter talk about the birth of Kori, who was stillborn at 23 weeks due to unknown reasons. Karen tells us how her pregnancy progressed and how she and her husband were so excited to welcome in this new baby to their family. Karen talks about the process of having to be transferred to a MFM after the anatomy scan. Karen recounts how she ha…
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Emily talks with Winter about her sweet little Dexter, who was stillborn due to anencephaly at 38 weeks. Emily talks about how she was so blessed to be able to bring Dexter home for 10 days and how that has helped her cope with his passing. Emily Also reads two poems, one that was read at Dexter's memorial and one she wrote for him. Emily's TikTok …
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Emily and Winter talk about the birth of her son Dexter, who was stillborn at 38 weeks due to anencephaly. Emily talks about how she had to take control of her own health care and advocate for her and her son. Emily tells us about all the wonderful people who helped her to make the sorrowful situation one of healing and love. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us…
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Emily and Winter talk about what has helped Emily after the death of her son Kehpri, who died due to spina bifida and complications of cervical myelomeningocele. Emily talks about how there is no timeframe for grieving and that as a parent your whole world view and goals need to be readjusted. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support …
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Emily talks with Winter about her sweet little son Kehpri, who passed 5 hours after birth due to complications with cervical myelomeningocele and spina bifida. Emily tells us about moving back to her home state of Oregon and finding out early that her little baby might not make it with a misdiagnosed scan. Emily talks about the hope she had when th…
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Evelina talks with Winter about what has happened since the birth of her daughter Alia, who was stillborn at 29 weeks due to complications with CPAM (congenital pulmonary airway malformation). Evelina talks about getting professional help from a therapist and the good that has done for her in navigating the wide variety of emotions and feelings fro…
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Evelina talks with Winter about the birth of her sweet baby Alia, who was stillborn at 29 weeks due to complications with CPAM (congenital pulmonary airway malformation) and a placental abruption. Evelina tells about how she and her husband would love to have a large family and that Alia was their second daughter. Evelina also suffered with polyhyd…
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Shermica and Winter talk about what helped Shermica after the lose of Zai, who was stillborn at 39 weeks. Shermica talks about having her aunts around her to pull her out of the darker parts of depression. And how she was able to have a painting of Zai commissioned for her to pick up right from the airport so it didn't feel like she was arriving ho…
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Shermica talks with Winter about her sweet little Zia, who was still born at 39 weeks due to a placental infection (Chorioamnionitis). Shermica talks about how terrible her first trimester morning sickness was and how there was no relief from it until the start of the second trimester. Shermica tells us about going to New York for better health car…
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It's 2025! Hello, Dear One and Happy New Year! Today's episode walks us through what it's like to be pregnant after a loss or traumatic prior experience related to birthing or pregnancy. I also share ways that those experience can impact your relationship with your partner. And what I'm MOST excited about is to share that I'll be hosting a 5-week g…
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Amy talks with Winter about things that have helped her over the past 16 years since the stillbirth of her daughter Ava. Amy talks about taking time and space to allow yourself to heal. Amy reads a poem about "shoes" that is a metaphor for stillbirth and infant loss. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the continued production of…
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Amy talks with Winter about the birth of her sweet daughter Ava, who was stillborn at 38 weeks and passed in utero to unknown causes. Amy talks about how perfect the pregnancy was and how everything was going great until the time of actual delivery when they couldn't find a heartbeat. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the conti…
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Kayla and Winter talk about what has helped the years after Camie passed away from hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE). Kayla talks about when she was getting ready to go back to work how she sent an email to all her coworkers informing them what had happened and inviting them to ask her questions and how she gave them permission to talk to her a…
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Kayla and Winter talk about the birth, life, and death of sweet little Camie Rose, who died at 2 months due to hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE). Kayla talks about how they were excited to welcome in a new daughter and how they were getting ready for all that having two girls would mean to them. Kayla talks about the labor and the issues that a…
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Daniel and Lee talk about the birth of his son Landon, who was stillborn at 35 week due to a placental abruption. Daniel talks about the pregnancy of Sarah, his wife. Daniel talks about the day that would ultimately change the course of his life and how he and his wife have handled it these years. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to supp…
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Sarah and Winter talk about the impacts Landon has had since his death due to a placental abruption. Sarah talks about changing her career and how that has let her honor her son while also helping other mothers in loss. Sarah talks about having other children after Landon and experiencing all sorts of emotions and anxiousness. DONATE $5 (aka "buy u…
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Sarah and Winter talk about the pregnancy, death, and birth of Landon, who was stillborn at 35 weeks due to a placental abruption. Sarah tells about the struggle she had with infertility and being to excited when she was able to conceive and then having to be pregnant during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sarah talks about having an underlining feeling of …
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Paris and Winter talk about the helpful things people have said and done since the death of Drexton, Paris's son who died at 6 months old due to an undiagnosed atrial septal defect (ASD). DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the continued production of these stories. We appreciate all the help toward production and hosting costs. …
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Paris and Winter talk about the beautiful life of Drexton, who died at 6 months old due to an undiagnosed atrial septal defect (ASD). Paris tells of the relative ease of the pregnancy, and having to have an emergency cesarean and finally bringing home her little bundle of joy. Paris tells Winter about finding a nanny when she went back to work and …
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Donette first joined us for an interview in 2020 (Ep 13: Pregnancy & Loss in a Foreign Country). Today, she’s sharing how her journey has unfolded over the past four years. This includes three pregnancies (including being pregnant with twins) and curveball after curveball with unexpected losses, medical support, invasive procedures, the birth of a …
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Elizabeth and Winter talk about what has help after the loss of Lael, who was stillborn due to a subchorionic hemorrhage at 19 weeks. Elizabeth talks about finding out about using a saline solution to preserve Lael and how that helped her and her family admire their son and brother a little longer. Elizabeth talks about how her faith has helped her…
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Today, we’re joined by an incredible guest, Elizabeth, who has experienced unimaginable heartbreak—11 losses. Through her strength and resilience, Elizabeth is here to share her journey, offering hope and comfort to others who may be navigating a similar journey. Elizabeth and her husband, Jacob, are parents to a big family, including six living ch…
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We're taught to erase our scars, that they get in the way of our beauty and perfection. What's been coming up for me that led to this episode is the wisdom that scars are the physical manifestation of the lives we've lived. They are a part of the stories our bodies hold. They can be evidence of both our pain and growth. I wonder if as souls we ever…
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Trigger Warning: This episode discusses infant loss, including miscarriage and stillbirth. Please listen with care. Melissa’s daughter, Patricia, was born 16 years ago. Tragically, due to a cord accident, Patricia did not survive. Though it’s been 16 years, Melissa continues to not only remember, but celebrate her daughter’s life. In this episode, …
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Our bodies are portals for creation. We have the ability to birth many, many expressions of life. But when our mainstream culture tells us that our worthiness is tied into birthing children, it creates a disconnection within ourselves if we accept that lie. Today’s episode is an Instagram Live recording where I speak to: Staying in connection with …
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Trigger Warning: This episode discusses infant loss, including miscarriage and stillbirth. Please listen with care. Being a young mom of two is both beautiful and challenging. But when you become pregnant and experience constant morning sickness throughout the entire pregnancy––that adds another level of difficulty. In this episode, our guest, Meli…
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Trigger Warning: This episode discusses infant loss, including miscarriage and stillbirth. Please listen with care. Nothing can prepare you for navigating life after the stillbirth of your child. My guest, Veronika, shares her experience of grieving her son, Benjamin, whose cause of death is unknown. She opens up about the comfort she found in comm…
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Trigger Warning: This episode discusses infant loss, including miscarriage and stillbirth. Please listen with care. Hours after hearing her son’s strong heartbeat at a final checkup, Veronika received the devastating news that her sweet Benjamin had passed away. Looking back on her challenging pregnancy, Veronika shares the heartbreak of losing Ben…
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Trigger Warning: This episode discusses infant loss, including miscarriage and stillbirth. Please listen with care. While at least 25% of stillbirths are preventable, stillbirth is almost never linked to parental behavior. Still, parents often blame themselves, wondering, “Should I have done this?” or thinking, “I shouldn’t have done that.” It’s a …
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Trigger Warning: This episode discusses infant loss, including miscarriage and stillbirth. Please listen with care. They say time heals all wounds, and for today’s guest, Scott, that’s been true. Although everyone’s journey through grief is different, as time passes, the process of healing can start. In this episode, Scott shares the story of losin…
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Trigger Warning: This episode discusses infant loss, including miscarriage and stillbirth. Please listen with care. There's not only heartbreak, but resilience that comes with the loss of a child. Our guest, Scott, shares about the devastating loss of his beautiful son, Benjamin, at 40 weeks and how this has reshaped his life and strengthened his b…
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The podcast is changing, beloved. In beautiful ways though. I've been feeling called to expandind into other topics that speak to the whole of us...or the very least, more of us. These topics include our connection to ourselves, our connection to the earth, the healing of our families and intimate relationships, the systems in our society that lead…
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Trigger Warning: This episode discusses infant loss, including miscarriage and stillbirth. Please listen with care. In this episode, Winter and Lee reflect on how they navigate the grief and loss of their sweet baby boy, Brannan. They share an update on their healing journey, how they honored Brannan’s sixth birthday, and discuss how they continue …
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Trigger Warning: This episode discusses infant loss, including miscarriage and stillbirth. Please listen with care. After a decade has passed, the pain of losing a child never fades. Today’s guest, Jennifer, shares the challenges she’s faced since that routine checkup when she discovered her son, Nicholas, no longer had a heartbeat. In this episode…
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Trigger Warning: This episode discusses infant loss, including miscarriage and stillbirth. Please listen with care. Little baby Nicholas was diagnosed with multicystic dysplastic kidney syndrome after an anatomy scan. Doctors advised that they would just keep an eye on it, assuring Jennifer that he should be a normal functioning baby. Tragically, N…
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Stacy’s sweet little son, Carson, was stillborn at 34 weeks due to unknown reasons. Stacy opens up about the support that helped her navigate her grief and shares advice for others who are experiencing similar pain. In this episode, Stacy talks with Winter about the support that helped her after the stillbirth of Carson. Stacy also talks about her …
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Trigger Warning: This episode discusses infant loss, including miscarriage and stillbirth. Please listen with care. Stacy’s conversation with Winter is a powerful one. She opens up about how she found comfort during the most heartbreaking time of her life––the loss of her son, Carson, who was stillborn at 34 weeks due to unknown reasons. In this ep…
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You don't have to smile. You don't. I've been sitting with what it would be like to have a world where we can each show up with all the emotions that are present with us—showing up with the grief, the regret, the fear, the frustration—without feeling the need to "fix" yourself or those emotions before being in the room again. This episode explores …
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Trigger Warning: This episode discusses infant loss, including miscarriage and stillbirth. Please listen with care. Today’s guest, Claire, shares her experience of losing her daughter, Paulie, during childbirth due to shoulder dystocia. She opens up about how she found ways to navigate her grief. In this episode, Claire talks with Winter about the …
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Trigger Warning: This episode discusses infant loss, including miscarriage and stillbirth. Please listen with care. While pregnancy is often filled with joy and anticipation, sometimes things take a devastating turn that no one should ever have to face. In this episode, Claire shares the story of her sweet daughter, Paulie, who was born at 41 weeks…
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Trigger Warning: This episode discusses infant loss, including miscarriage and stillbirth. Please listen with care. Seeking out community support and recognizing that grief is a normal, ongoing process are key steps in healing. In this episode, Ari opens up to Winter about the loss of her sweet baby boy, Kai, who was stillborn at 30 weeks. They dis…
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