How to Sit with Pregnancy and Infant Loss: In conversation with Alisha Reginal

I am 1 in 4 women who have lost a child to miscarriage, and I am 1 in 160 deliveries that have ended in stillbirth. So, I join in with many women today on Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day to remember and honor our heaven babies.

On this annual day of remembrance observed on October 15, we hold space for pregnancy loss and infant death, which includes miscarriage, stillbirth, SIDS, ectopic pregnancy, termination for medical reasons, and the death of a newborn.

On this day some organizations offer the opportunity to join the Wave of Light event for Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. During the Wave of Light, people around the world light candles at 7 PM local time to create a chain of light that spans the globe to remember and honor their lives.

In my latest episode of the Can You Just Sit With Me? Podcast, I sit with Alisha Reginal, founder of Remembering My Child. An organization that helps bereaved parents process pain and cherish memories. We chat about the baby loss due to stillbirth and the grief that accompanies this type of loss. We also chat about ways to cope and ways to remember your child after loss. I hope as you listen, you feel not so alone and you feel seen in your grief and I pray you will find some comfort and hope.

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The last thing that any of us wants is for our child to be forgotten.
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Main Points

The emotional and mental challenges
The role of faith and the support systems
Practical advice and personal anecdotes to offer hope and guidance
Helpful organizations for remembering your child after loss

Episode Talking Points:

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
00:16 Meet Alicia Reginald
02:58 Alicia’s Personal Story of Loss
08:14 Natasha’s Personal Experience
09:33 Mental and Emotional Challenges
13:37 Faith and Grief
19:01 Support and Resources
21:16 The Isolation of Grief
22:16 Processing Grief Over Time
23:22 Impact of Loss on Perspective
25:16 The Importance of Community
29:16 Supporting Bereaved Parents
30:06 Remembering My Child Organization
33:49 Evolving Healing Journey
37:21 Faith and Healing
42:20 Encouragement and Resources
43:44 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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About the Guest:

Alisha Reginal is a faith-filled Christian, wife, and mother of two boys. She leads an organization called Remembering My Child, which she and her husband founded after the stillbirth of their first son, Travis Jr., to help bereaved parents grieve, heal, and cherish their children’s memories. Alisha writes and speaks on a multidisciplinary range of topics, including faith, grief, mental health, and motherhood. Alisha is also certified in Mental Health First Aid, has a Master of Health Administration degree, and works as a healthcare consultant, advising a wide range of leaders on strategies to improve healthcare delivery, processes, and outcomes. Connect with Alisha at www.rememberingmychild.com.