Episode 7: Navigating Grief and Pregnancy Loss: Insights from Meredith Goodwin, Family Palliative Nurse Practitioner

The Mommy Mentor

In this deeply moving episode of The Mommy Mentor podcast, join me, Erinn, as I engage in a heartfelt conversation with Meredith Goodwin, a compassionate Family Palliative Nurse Practitioner. Together, we explore the profound and often unspoken topic of pregnancy loss, shedding light on our personal experiences and offering invaluable insights for those who have endured similar challenges.

Drawing from our unique perspectives as medical professionals, Meredith and I delve into the complexities of coping with pregnancy loss. We candidly discuss the ways in which our professional backgrounds helped (or didn't) in navigating our own grief. Through our shared vulnerability, we provide a safe space for listeners to reflect on their own experiences and find solace in knowing they are not alone.

As the conversation unfolds, Meredith offers practical advice on how to support one another as partners during the difficult journey of pregnancy loss. She explores the importance of open communication, empathy, and understanding, providing listeners with valuable tools to navigate this shared grief together.

Additionally, Meredith expertly addresses the often overlooked aspect of supporting children through the grief of pregnancy loss. With her professional expertise and personal anecdotes, she offers guidance on how to create a nurturing environment for children to express their emotions and find healing amidst the pain.

Tune in to this thought-provoking episode of The Mommy Mentor podcast, where Meredith Goodwin and I compassionately explore the complexities of pregnancy loss, providing listeners with a wealth of knowledge, support, and hope for the journey towards healing.

For information on this podcast and more, visit mommymentorpodcast.com. My name is Erinn Kennedy-Heldt & I am a registered nurse and a Mom of three. I have professional experience with moms & babies as a post-partum nurse, which keeps the newborn & post partum transition fresh in my mind. And I have my personal experience of 17 years of parenting.

Meredith's Links:

https://openwindowstories.buzzsprout.com

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/open-window-stories-big-stories-for-little-people/id1702251062

https://www.instagram.com/openwindowstories/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D

Happy Pizza link:

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bernard009/episodes/The-Happy-Pizza-8yrs-e2b1dtb

Resources for families of children experiencing grief:

National Alliance for Children’s Grief: tool kits, things to remember when talking to children about death/ dying, support map

https://nacg.org/ Eluna Network: camps, youtube videos, care packages you can order https://elunanetwork.org/resources?gclid=Cj0KCQjwhL6pBhDjARIsAGx8D58T2OXH5J6wsVH9FBC3zZCjOCMPyMrG0_SrhWPpKsZg04Osia428uEaArAsEALw_wcB

Dougy Center: activity kits for families organized by age

https://www.dougy.org/grief-support-resources/kids