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Talking about baby movements can feel complicated after infant loss. For some people, it brings up fear, guilt, or painful “what ifs.” For others, it feels overwhelming or even impossible to monitor when life is busy, especially if you are already parenting, working, or carrying anxiety. This post is not about blame. It is not…

Infant Loss Therapy, Lived Experience, and Finding the Right Support In this second conversation on Healing After Infant Loss, I’m joined again by Roisin, a therapist who specialises in baby loss support and who also has her own lived experience of loss. If you have not watched our first interview, Roisin shared her full story…

New Year, Same Grief: Entering 2026 After Infant Loss January often arrives with a lot of expectations. Fresh starts. New beginnings. New goals. New versions of ourselves. The familiar phrase, “new year, new me.” For many people, January can feel motivating and hopeful. But after infant loss, this time of year can feel heavy, confusing,…

The Holidays Can Be Hard – You’re Not Alone December is often painted as the most magical month of the year. Filled with fairy lights, Christmas markets, children’s laughter, Santa Claus, and joyful gatherings. But for many of us navigating grief after infant or pregnancy loss, it can feel like the loneliest, most overwhelming time…

When Roisin lost her baby boy Arlo at 31 weeks, the news came without warning. Her pregnancy had been labelled “low‑risk.” Her bump was small, but she was healthy. Every scan showed a perfect baby boy. It wasn’t until a post‑mortem was carried out that doctors discovered what had gone wrong: blood clots in the…

When Roisin started bleeding heavily while still breastfeeding her one-year-old daughter, she assumed it was her first postpartum period. She hadn’t had a cycle in over a year, so she expected some intensity. But something felt different. She took a pregnancy test, not because she thought she was pregnant, but to rule it out. The…

Healing after infant loss looks different for everyone. In today’s conversation, I sit with writer and advocate Tavinder to explore three gentle pillars of support that have helped her rebuild a meaningful life after cancer, fertility treatment, adenomyosis and a hysterectomy: therapy, journaling and crafting. Tavinder’s story in brief Cancer introduced fertility preservation. IVF in her 40s…

When you start exploring fertility, you’ll often hear about FSH, AMH and ovarian reserve. These terms can feel overwhelming, but understanding them is an important first step. Beyond medical testing, there are also lifestyle and holistic approaches that can support your fertility journey. Ana’s story is an example of how combining medical treatment with intentional changes…

What is an Ectopic Pregnancy? An ectopic pregnancy happens when a fertilised egg implants outside of the uterus. In about 90% of cases, this occurs in a fallopian tube, but it can also happen in the ovary, cervix or abdominal cavity. Because the pregnancy cannot grow safely in these locations, ectopic pregnancies are not viable…

What is Hydrosalpinx? Hydrosalpinx is a condition where a fallopian tube is blocked and filled with fluid. This fluid is toxic to embryos and can prevent implantation. It is estimated that 10–30% of women with infertility have hydrosalpinx. Causes Past pelvic infections, such as chlamydia or gonorrhea Previous abdominal or pelvic surgery Endometriosis Scar tissue…