Navigating Baby Loss

Jennifer Senn
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This is where we say the things we can't say anywhere else to anyone else. Join certified life coach and stillbirth mom Jennifer Senn as she shares stories and has conversations about what life is like after suffering the loss of your baby and of the future you dreamed of before you heard those awful four words. Grief lasts a lifetime but you don't have to struggle with guilt,  fear, and the isolation that is so common for loss moms. Navigating Baby Loss will give you inspiration and hope from hearing others' stories and Jennifer will share valuable information about how you can ease your pain with the things that are hardest to cope with in the months and years following your stillbirth loss.

  1. 2D AGO

    131:The Myths About Pregnancy After Stillbirth

    Send Jen a Text Message In this honest and layered episode, I’m talking about something that doesn’t get said enough: pregnancy after loss is not a fresh start. It might look like one from the outside. Two pink lines. A new due date. Another chance. But if you’ve lived through stillbirth, you know it doesn’t feel clean or simple. It feels complicated. It feels terrifying. It feels hopeful and heartbreaking at the exact same time. I walk you through the myths that surround pregnancy after loss — the ones that make it even harder. The idea that a new baby will heal your grief. That once you’re pregnant again, you’ll stop thinking about the baby you lost. That trying again means you’re “over it.” That a rainbow baby replaces the one who died. None of that is true. We talk about the guilt that creeps in when you want another baby. The fear of being disloyal. The internal spiral of “Am I ready?” and “Will I ever be ready?” I share my own experience navigating pregnancy after losing my twins — including the comments people made that still sting when I think about them. We also get into the relationship side of this. What happens when you and your partner aren’t on the same timeline? When one of you is ready and the other isn’t? How do you even start that conversation when you’re both exhausted from grief? And of course, we talk about the comments. The insensitive ones. The “Aren’t you scared?” and “At least you can have another” and “Are you sure it’s not too soon?” Because unfortunately, pregnancy after loss seems to come with public opinions. This episode is about holding two things at once. Grief and hope.  Love for the baby you lost and longing for another.  Terror and excitement. You’re not starting over. You’re turning the page. And that page still includes your baby. What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Why pregnancy after loss doesn’t feel like a “fresh start”The biggest myths about rainbow baby pregnanciesWhy a new pregnancy won’t erase your griefHow guilt shows up when you’re thinking about trying againWhy wanting another baby isn’t betrayalHow fear carries into every pregnancy after lossWhat to do when you and your partner aren’t on the same pageSimple conversation starters for navigating different timelinesWhat to say when people make insensitive commentsWhy you don’t owe anyone your explanation or timelinehttps://navigatingbabyloss.com/workshop Free workshop for moms grieving stillbirth or pregnancy loss. Learn simple, trauma-informed practices to release guilt, calm the what-ifs, and honor your baby's memory with love instead of pain. Includes bonus Grief & Guilt Release Journal. Download my FREE "Guilt and Grief Release Journal" at navigatingbabyloss.com/journal WHERE TO FIND AND FOLLOW ME! Website- https://www.jennifersenn.com Tik Tok-https://www.tiktok.com/@navigatingbabyloss Instagram-https://www.instagram.com/navigatingbabyloss/ You Tube-https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz-2MCEY5PRiF6p6VB_2lxA

    22 min

  2. FEB 12

    130: When You Still Make Milk But Don’t Have a Baby

    Send Jen a Text Message In this raw and important conversation, I sit down with Amber Ginn from The Latch Link—a virtual lactation practice that helps moms navigate feeding in all its forms. Amber shares her journey from teen mom to IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant), and how her early breastfeeding experience lit a fire to support other moms—especially those facing challenges. But we’re not just talking about the typical feeding journey. We’re talking about what happens when you leave the hospital without your baby—and your milk still comes in. We cover the brutal, often silent part of postpartum grief: the physical pain and emotional toll of breast milk after baby loss. Amber walks us through what’s normal, what’s not, and how to care for your breasts gently and safely. Whether you’re choosing to suppress your milk, considering donation, or just trying to survive the letdowns (literal and emotional), this episode will make you feel seen, supported, and a little less alone. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why your milk comes in even if your baby isn’t hereWhat no one tells you about engorgement, pain, and mastitis after lossHow to gently suppress lactation without hurting your bodyThe truth about breast binding and what to avoidWhat to expect with clogged ducts, cracked nipples, or flu-like symptomsWhen to seek medical attention (and what to watch for)The emotional complexity of milk donation—and why it’s okay to say noHow lactation consultants can support loss moms (yes, even you)Resources Mentioned: Amber’s virtual practice: https://www.thelatchlink.com Socials: Follow @thelatchlinkwithamber on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTubeText “LATCH” to  724-885-2824https://navigatingbabyloss.com/workshop Free workshop for moms grieving stillbirth or pregnancy loss. Learn simple, trauma-informed practices to release guilt, calm the what-ifs, and honor your baby's memory with love instead of pain. Includes bonus Grief & Guilt Release Journal. Download my FREE "Guilt and Grief Release Journal" at navigatingbabyloss.com/journal WHERE TO FIND AND FOLLOW ME! Website- https://www.jennifersenn.com Tik Tok-https://www.tiktok.com/@navigatingbabyloss Instagram-https://www.instagram.com/navigatingbabyloss/ You Tube-https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz-2MCEY5PRiF6p6VB_2lxA

    18 min

  3. FEB 5

    129: Why Mom Guilt Is Louder After Stillbirth

    Send Jen a Text Message Parenting after loss is a whole different level of hard. You’re grieving a baby you don’t get to raise… and at the same time, you’re expected to keep showing up for the kids you already have. Get them dressed. Feed them. Play with them. Be patient. Be present. Be okay. And if you’re anything like I was, that pressure comes with a crushing amount of guilt. In this episode, I’m talking honestly about mom guilt after baby loss—especially when you’re parenting older children while your heart is shattered. I share what this season actually looked like for me after losing my twin daughters at 32 weeks, raising a five-year-old and a two-year-old, and feeling like I was failing everyone at once. This is not a “do better” episode.  It’s a permission slip. Permission to lower the bar.  Permission to be messy.  Permission to stop expecting yourself to be the mom you were before. I also walk you through a gentle do’s and don’ts list—not rules, just grounded reminders for getting through the days when everything feels impossible. If you’ve ever thought: “My kids deserve a better mom than this”“I should be more grateful because I still have living children”“I’m failing the kids who are here because I’m grieving the one who isn’t”You are not alone. And you are not doing this wrong. In this episode, we talk about: Why mom guilt hits harder when you’re parenting after lossThe impossible pressure to “be okay” for your living childrenWhy you cannot be the mom you were before—and why that’s not a bad thingHow survival days still count as real parentingWhy crying in front of your kids is not damaging themHow guilt stacks on top of grief after stillbirthSimple ways to take care of yourself without adding more pressureWhat actually matters on the hardest dayshttps://navigatingbabyloss.com/workshop Free workshop for moms grieving stillbirth or pregnancy loss. Learn simple, trauma-informed practices to release guilt, calm the what-ifs, and honor your baby's memory with love instead of pain. Includes bonus Grief & Guilt Release Journal. Download my FREE "Guilt and Grief Release Journal" at navigatingbabyloss.com/journal WHERE TO FIND AND FOLLOW ME! Website- https://www.jennifersenn.com Tik Tok-https://www.tiktok.com/@navigatingbabyloss Instagram-https://www.instagram.com/navigatingbabyloss/ You Tube-https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz-2MCEY5PRiF6p6VB_2lxA

    20 min

  4. JAN 15

    128: The Fertility App That Actually Works With Your Body

    Send Jen a Text Message In this episode, I’m joined by Sabrina Weschler, co-founder of Cyclisity and niece of Toni Weschler, author of the groundbreaking book Taking Charge of Your Fertility. We’re diving into why understanding our bodies matters more than ever and how the knowledge in Toni's book (now celebrating its 30th anniversary!) inspired not only Sabrina's own fertility journey but also the creation of an app that puts the power of body literacy in your hands. Sabrina shares how a dinner conversation with her aunt turned into a mission: to create a digital companion to the book that women could trust. And unlike other fertility apps, Cyclisity doesn’t predict ovulation—because that’s not how our bodies work. Instead, it uses the rules outlined in Toni’s symptothermal method to help women tune in to their own unique patterns, day by day. We talk about the importance of understanding your cycle after loss, how grief and trauma impact hormones, and why this kind of body literacy is essential for anyone trying to conceive, avoid pregnancy, or simply understand their reproductive health. Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode: How Taking Charge of Your Fertility changed both of our livesWhat makes Cyclicsty different from other fertility appsWhy predictive ovulation tracking can be dangerous—especially after lossHow your cervical fluid and basal body temperature hold the keys to understanding your cycleHow the symptothermal method works (and what the 4 FAM rules are)Why self-funded apps matter when it comes to protecting women’s dataHow trauma, stress, and grief can affect your cycle and ovulationWhat you can learn about your health from your charts—even if you’re not trying to get pregnantResources Mentioned: Cyclisity App: Download HereTaking Charge of Your Fertility by Toni WeschlerTempdrop wearable thermometer: https://www.tempdrop.comhttps://navigatingbabyloss.com/workshop Free workshop for moms grieving stillbirth or pregnancy loss. Learn simple, trauma-informed practices to release guilt, calm the what-ifs, and honor your baby's memory with love instead of pain. Includes bonus Grief & Guilt Release Journal. Did you know you can text me right from your podcast app? My podcast host has a new feature that allows you to send a message or ask a question and I will answer them in future episodes! (just an FYI- it's a one-way message so I won't be able to respond unless you leave your name and contact info in the message!) Look under the title where it says Send Jen a message and let me know what’s on your mind. Download my FREE "Guilt and Grief Release Journal" at navigatingbabyloss.com/journal WHERE TO FIND AND FOLLOW ME! Website- https://www.jennifersenn.com Tik Tok-https://www.tiktok.com/@navigatingbabyloss Instagram-https://www.instagram.com/navigatingbabyloss/ You Tube-https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz-2MCEY5PRiF6p6VB_2lxA

    46 min

  5. JAN 8

    127: What No One Tells You About Self-Care After Stillbirth

    Send Jen a Text Message Today I’m talking about the version of self-care no one talks about: the version that feels impossible when you're angry with your body. When you feel like it failed you. When taking care of it feels like a betrayal. After losing my twins, I didn’t want to nourish or nurture my body—I wanted to punish it. I felt disconnected from it, even disgusted by it. And I know I’m not the only one who’s felt that way. So this episode is for you if: You feel betrayed by your body.You resent the idea of “loving” or “caring” for the thing that couldn’t protect your baby.And you’re wondering how to even start when you’re not ready to forgive.I’ll walk you through 3 small, realistic ways to care for your body—even if you’re still angry with it. This isn’t about healing your relationship with your body overnight or pretending everything’s fine. It’s about basic survival care that keeps you functioning through grief... without guilt. This is honest, gentle, and judgment-free. Just like you deserve. In this episode, you’ll hear: Why “self-care” feels triggering after loss—and what no one says out loud about itWhat I did when I was angry, disconnected, and done tryingThe difference between survival care, punishment, and neglectHow to separate caring for your body from liking itThe 3 most realistic, doable self-care practices I used (no bubble baths required)https://navigatingbabyloss.com/workshop Free workshop for moms grieving stillbirth or pregnancy loss. Learn simple, trauma-informed practices to release guilt, calm the what-ifs, and honor your baby's memory with love instead of pain. Includes bonus Grief & Guilt Release Journal. Download my FREE "Guilt and Grief Release Journal" at navigatingbabyloss.com/journal WHERE TO FIND AND FOLLOW ME! Website- https://www.jennifersenn.com Tik Tok-https://www.tiktok.com/@navigatingbabyloss Instagram-https://www.instagram.com/navigatingbabyloss/ You Tube-https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz-2MCEY5PRiF6p6VB_2lxA

    20 min

  6. JAN 1

    126: What If the New Year Feels Like Leaving Your Baby Behind?

    Send Jen a Text Message New Year’s Eve. It’s supposed to be a celebration. A fresh start. A clean slate. But when your baby died this year, or any year, stepping into January feels more like betrayal than a new beginning. I remember this feeling so well. The pressure to toast at midnight, make resolutions, and somehow “move on” with everyone else. But all I could think was… how do I go into a new year without my baby? In this episode, I’m talking about that strange ache so many of us carry into the New Year after stillbirth, the ache of leaving the year your baby lived in, and the fear that turning the calendar means leaving them behind. You’re not alone in this. You’re not broken for feeling this way. And you absolutely can step into the new year without stepping away from your baby. I’ll share stories from other moms, a few powerful reframes, and gentle ways to honor your grief, and your baby, while allowing yourself to move forward with love and hope. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why the New Year feels like an emotional landmine after lossWhat no one tells you about the “line in the sand” that the calendar createsHow to carry your baby with you into the future... not leave them behindReal examples from moms who created their own quiet traditions for New Year’s EveA powerful reframe on setting intentions vs. resolutionsWhat to do if you're feeling pressure to "be better" or "move on"Small rituals to make this New Year more gentle and intentionalhttps://navigatingbabyloss.com/workshop Free workshop for moms grieving stillbirth or pregnancy loss. Learn simple, trauma-informed practices to release guilt, calm the what-ifs, and honor your baby's memory with love instead of pain. Includes bonus Grief & Guilt Release Journal. Download my FREE "Guilt and Grief Release Journal" at navigatingbabyloss.com/journal WHERE TO FIND AND FOLLOW ME! Website- https://www.jennifersenn.com Tik Tok-https://www.tiktok.com/@navigatingbabyloss Instagram-https://www.instagram.com/navigatingbabyloss/ You Tube-https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz-2MCEY5PRiF6p6VB_2lxA

    16 min

  7. 12/25/2025

    125: A Christmas Message for Loss Moms

    Send Jen a Text Message It’s Christmas Day. And whether you celebrate or not, this day has a weight to it that’s impossible to ignore. The quiet feels louder.  The joy around you feels sharper.  And the absence of your baby feels overwhelming. Today’s episode is not about fixing your grief or making today feel “okay.” It’s about sitting with you in it. Letting you know that you’re not wrong for how you feel, that your baby is remembered, and that there is room for all of it — anger, sadness, love, resentment, gratitude, and even moments of joy. Christmas has a way of drawing lines in the sand.  “My baby should be here.”  “They would’ve been this old.”  “This is not what I pictured.” And when reality doesn’t match the picture you had in your head, it can feel devastating. In this episode, I talk honestly about: Why holidays hit differently after stillbirthThe guilt that sneaks in when you’re not joyful enoughHow joy and grief can exist at the same timeWhy laughing doesn’t mean you loved your baby any lessAnd how to gently honor your baby today in a way that feels right for youThere is no right or wrong way to spend today.  There is only your way. And however you’re surviving this day — you’re doing it right. SOS Coaching Session Link https://navigatingbabyloss.com/workshop Free workshop for moms grieving stillbirth or pregnancy loss. Learn simple, trauma-informed practices to release guilt, calm the what-ifs, and honor your baby's memory with love instead of pain. Includes bonus Grief & Guilt Release Journal. Download my FREE "Guilt and Grief Release Journal" at navigatingbabyloss.com/journal WHERE TO FIND AND FOLLOW ME! Website- https://www.jennifersenn.com Tik Tok-https://www.tiktok.com/@navigatingbabyloss Instagram-https://www.instagram.com/navigatingbabyloss/ You Tube-https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz-2MCEY5PRiF6p6VB_2lxA

    16 min

  8. 12/18/2025

    124: How to Cope When Family Doesn’t Get Your Grief

    Send Jen a Text Message The holidays can bring so many mixed emotions after the loss of a baby. While everyone else is decking the halls and expecting you to be “back to normal,” you might be wondering how to get through one more day pretending to be okay. In this episode, I’m sharing what to do when the people you love — your partner, your family, your friends — just don’t understand the weight you’re carrying. And I’ll give you the words I wish someone had given me in those early days when the comments stung the most. You’ll hear about the moment my own husband told me to “focus on the positive” just weeks after our twins were stillborn — and how that created a ripple in our relationship I didn’t know how to fix. If you’re bracing yourself for the comments, the questions, or the awkward silences at family gatherings, this one’s for you. I’m walking you through real examples of how to respond with grace and protect your heart. Here’s what we’re talking about in this episode: What to say when someone tells you to “move on” or “focus on the good”Why people say the wrong things — and why it still hurtsHow to respond when your partner avoids talking about the babySetting boundaries during the holidays without guiltFinding your “safe circle” when your family isn’t itThe surprising grief that comes from losing friendships and closenessScripts you can use with your partner, your family, and your friendsWhy it's okay to say “I'm not ready” or “I'm not coming”If you’ve ever felt invisible in a room full of people… you’re not alone. This episode will help you find your voice, protect your heart, and navigate the people who don’t know how to hold your grief — even if they love you. Resources Mentioned: Free Workshop: www.navigatingbabyloss.com/workshop https://navigatingbabyloss.com/workshop Free workshop for moms grieving stillbirth or pregnancy loss. Learn simple, trauma-informed practices to release guilt, calm the what-ifs, and honor your baby's memory with love instead of pain. Includes bonus Grief & Guilt Release Journal. Download my FREE "Guilt and Grief Release Journal" at navigatingbabyloss.com/journal WHERE TO FIND AND FOLLOW ME! Website- https://www.jennifersenn.com Tik Tok-https://www.tiktok.com/@navigatingbabyloss Instagram-https://www.instagram.com/navigatingbabyloss/ You Tube-https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz-2MCEY5PRiF6p6VB_2lxA

    15 min
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This is where we say the things we can't say anywhere else to anyone else. Join certified life coach and stillbirth mom Jennifer Senn as she shares stories and has conversations about what life is like after suffering the loss of your baby and of the future you dreamed of before you heard those awful four words. Grief lasts a lifetime but you don't have to struggle with guilt,  fear, and the isolation that is so common for loss moms. Navigating Baby Loss will give you inspiration and hope from hearing others' stories and Jennifer will share valuable information about how you can ease your pain with the things that are hardest to cope with in the months and years following your stillbirth loss.

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  • Creator
    Jennifer Senn
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    132
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Navigating Baby Loss
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