On this week's episode Kelly welcomes Jess to the podcast. In this heartfelt episode, Jess shares the story of her beloved daughters, Winnie and Ada, and the unimaginable journey of life after their loss.

Together, we talk about the loneliness of grief, the friendships and relationships it can change, and the struggle to find support when it’s needed most. Kelly discuss  the importance of counselling, the need for better bereavement care in every location and why talking about her girls keeps their memory alive.

This is a conversation about love that never ends, finding connection in the darkest moments and reminding every bereaved parent that they are not alone.

Donate Here: https://www.goodhub.com/go/baby-loss-podcast

On this weeks episode Kelly welcome Eirini to the podcast who is all the way from, beautiful Greece. In this very moving and inspirational episode, Eirini shares her story of the loss of her daughter, Artemis.

While living in the UK, Eirini’s pregnancy journey took an unexpected turn when doctors discovered three cysts on her baby’s left lung. Faced with overwhelming information and fear, she describes feeling very uncertain as her world changed forever.

Following a caesarean birth, her daughter, Artemis, named after the Greek goddess, was born. Although Artemis briefly came back to life through the incredible efforts of the medical team, she sadly died at just six days old. Despite the heartbreak of neonatal loss, Eirini treasures the precious memories she was able to create with her daughter and remains deeply grateful for the compassionate care she received in the UK, which gave her the opportunity to meet, hold and make memories with her daughter.

After returning to Greece, Eirini found herself navigating grief with very little support. Having studied Music Therapy in Edinburgh, she reflects on how loss transformed her identity and the way she sees the world. She also shares how difficult it can be when people stop asking questions about your baby, and why having space to speak about Artemis is so important.

As Eirini beautifully shares, “My daughter gave me the strength to overcome anything.”

This episode is a heartfelt conversation about love, loss, motherhood and carrying a child’s legacy forward.

Donate Here: https://www.goodhub.com/go/baby-loss-podcast

On this weeks episode Kelly welcomes Sonia, from the Soft Uk Charity.

SOFT UK is the leading charity in the United Kingdom dedicated to supporting families affected by Trisomy 13 (Patau’s Syndrome) and Trisomy 18 (Edwards’ Syndrome).

Sonia,  shares her deeply personal story of the loss of her son, Dhian who was diagnosed with Trisomy 13 (Patau’s Syndrome) shortly after birth.

Sonia opens up about navigating grief, cherishing the time she had with her son and how her experience inspired her to become involved with SOFT UK, the leading UK charity supporting families affected by Trisomy 13 and Trisomy 18 (Edwards’ Syndrome).

This is a moving conversation about love, loss, resilience and the power of supporting others through life’s most challenging moments.

Donate Here: https://www.goodhub.com/go/baby-loss-podcast

On this weeks episode Kelly welcomes  Matthew Efird to the podcast. 

In this deeply moving episode, Matthew shares the story of his son Noah, who died from Trisomy 13 (Patau syndrome) on March 9th, 2020, the life-changing journey of grief that followed. From Georgia, America, Matthew opens up about the devastating reality of losing a baby, the fog of grief and how profoundly it changed his ability to function, communicate, and navigate everyday life in the way he used too.

Together, they explore the often-unspoken experience of fathers in bereavement — the lack of support and language available for dads, the pressure grief places on relationships and the importance of simply being seen. Matthew reflects on the kindness from family and friends that carried his family through.

This conversation is an honest look at how every grief journey is unique, how communication becomes essential when coping with loss and how Matthew and his wife learned to “grow together in their grief” by taking the pressure off one another and discovering a new version of themselves.

As Matt says, “I am a bereaved parent and I will always long to be with my son.”

Kelly & Matthew also discuss the inspiration behind his book created to share Noah’s life and help give more voice, visibility and support to grieving families everywhere.

Even Though, We Will

Finding Rest in the Waves of Child Loss and the Practical Arks that Carry Us Through

Donate Here: https://www.goodhub.com/go/baby-loss-podcast

On this week’s episode, Kelly was welcomed on 'The Worst Girl Gang Ever' to share her powerful journey and the story behind Making Miracles. 

She opens up about how it all began, the inspiration behind the organisation and the vital services we provide to support families. A heartfelt conversation about resilience, purpose and turning compassion into action.

To find out more about Making Miracles and how we can help the Baby Loss community please visit www.makingmiracles.org.uk

Donate Here: https://www.goodhub.com/go/baby-loss-podcast

In this weeks episode, Kelly is joined by team member Hayley. In this deeply emotional episode, they talk openly about baby loss, baby funerals and the painful lack of information many families face during the most unimaginable time of their lives.

Making Miracles Charity, who will also be appearing on ITV Regional News this week (19th - 23rd January 2026), to discuss funerals for babies born under 24 weeks’ gestation. Currently, the Children’s Funeral Fund does not cover funerals under 24 weeks, leaving grieving parents facing not only overwhelming emotional pain but unexpected financial pressure.

No parent ever expects to plan or make decisions about their baby’s or child’s funeral. Yet for many, these decisions come with confusion, isolation, and a lack of clear guidance on what options are available.

This episode explores:

• The emotional and financial burden of baby loss
• The gaps in support for families experiencing loss under 24 weeks
• How grief can resurface unexpectedly when navigating funeral arrangements
• Why access to clear information and choice matters

We believe every baby is loved and valued, no matter the gestation, and every family deserves dignity, compassion and support.

We also highlight the incredible work of John Weir Local Funeral Services (Kent), who offer free funerals for children aged 0–16, showing how community support can make a meaningful difference.

This episode is about awareness, honesty and ensuring that no family feels alone — and that everyone knows the options available to them.

Donate Here: https://www.goodhub.com/go/baby-loss-podcast

In this week’s episode Kelly welcomes Louise to the podcast. Louise bravely shares her story of stillbirth and the sudden, traumatic loss of her baby, Silky. What began as early labour quickly turned into every parent’s worst nightmare when, in the birthing suite, Silky’s heartbeat became difficult to locate. Within moments, Louise and her husband Bruce were told their baby had died. The cause was a placenta abruption, Louise had no warning signs and no symptoms.

Louise opens up about the raw aftermath of loss: the fear of their relationship breaking down, the pressure of grief and how she instinctively stepped into a supportive role to protect Bruce and ease his pain, often at the expense of her own. Louie talks about how together, they are both trying to navigate the complex reality of grief as individuals while also trying to grieve as a couple, something Louise describes as one of the hardest parts of their journey.

Louise also speaks honestly about her anxiety around returning to work while still on maternity leave, the fear of change and the uncertainty and anxiety surrounding the possibility of trying to conceive again.

This episode is a powerful reminder that there is no timeline for grief. Louise reflects on the importance of cherishing memories, including Silky’s memorial casts (funded by Making Miracles) and finding a way forward, one step at a time.

Donate Here: https://www.goodhub.com/go/baby-loss-podcast

On this weeks episode Kelly follows on from episode 5 Validation Part 1 by exploring all the feelings that were mentioned.

For many, validation is also about self-permission and giving yourself the right to grieve openly or privately, to remember anniversaries, to challenge someones behaviour or maybe  to understand what you are feeling and why?

Baby loss changes a person. It reshapes who you are, your relationships and you may feel lost in a world you once knew. Kelly openly talks about each emotion you may feel and allows you to explore and maybe understand a bit more about what's happening.

Remember, validation doesn't mean fixing these emotions but it does allow them to exist without judgement. 

"It starts with us"

Donate Here: https://www.goodhub.com/go/baby-loss-podcast

On this weeks episode Kelly explores the importance of validation after baby loss, the validation of your grief, your feelings and your experience. 

How often do we ask “How am I?” Today, we turn toward that question with honesty and compassion.

Kelly talks about what it really means to take responsibility for our own wellbeing, not in a heavy or blaming way, but in a nurturing and empowering way. Healing has to start with us: with the way we speak to ourselves, the care we offer our minds and bodies and the small steps we take each day to look after our own hearts.

Maybe it’s time to reflect on how we can become better at self-care during grief and what it might look like to support ourselves with kindness rather than pressure.

You’ll also be guided through a short, simple exercise designed to gently involve you in the process, this will help you check in with yourself and acknowledge what you need right now, especially as the Christmas period is fast approaching. 

This episode is a reminder that your grief is yours and you are worthy of care, compassion and space as you navigate your “new normal”. 

Donate Here: https://www.goodhub.com/go/baby-loss-podcast

On this weeks episode Kelly welcomes Ruby to the podcast. Ruby joins us all the way from the South of France and shares her journey through birth trauma, and the loss of her son, Otto. 

At 35 weeks, Ruby experienced an emergency C-section after a rare uterine rupture, events that left her in complete shock, fighting both mental and physical pain. Her son, Otto, was born with severe brain damage, unable to breathe on his own and facing a life of constant suffering. With love as the guiding force, Ruby and her partner made the heartbreaking decision to let him go, choosing to carry the pain so he wouldn’t have to.

This podcast is a space to honour Otto’s brief but beautiful life and to speak openly about neonatal loss, traumatic birth and the unanswered questions that follow. Ruby and Kelly discuss feelings of guilt and about the “what ifs,” the invisible weight of rare complications and the importance of listening to our instincts. 

Ruby’s mission is to collect comprehensive information from families affected by uterine rupture, with the goal of improving early detection and prevention.

Above all, this is a story about surviving the unthinkable, learning to be gentle with yourself and finding strength in vulnerability.

Donate Here: https://www.goodhub.com/go/baby-loss-podcast

On the week's episode Kelly welcomes Tayler to the podcast, who is all the way from the USA.

After experiencing the unimaginable pain of two stillbirth, Nori Jane and Sylvie Bea, Tayler shares her journey through grief. As a trained counsellor and therapist, she found herself on the other side of support facing not only the loss of her babies but also the loss of friendships, family connections, financial stability and tested her relationship with her husband.

In this deeply personal podcast, Tayler opens up about the emotional and physical aftermath of stillbirth and wants to raise awareness on how the body continues to react as though a baby has arrived, how impossible the decisions around medical testing can feel and how hearing the words “there’s no heartbeat” changes everything.

Through honest reflection and heartfelt conversations, she explores what it means to live with grief, rebuild identity and find some hope and joy for the future.

Tayler's experience of two stillbirths is extremely rare and she would like to support or connect with anyone that has experienced the same.

Donate Here: https://www.goodhub.com/go/baby-loss-podcast

Kelly is joined by Jack, who leads our charity football team, the Making Miracles Charity Team (MMCT).

Jack manages the team in memory of his daughter, Harper, and in this episode he opens up about the journey he and his partner, Melissa, have been through and what the team truly means to them.

The MMCT provides not only a space for fun and football, but also a place of support. Importantly, it’s open to everyone, whether you’ve experienced baby loss or simply want to stand alongside and support the charity.

With big ambitions for the future, Jack shares his hopes of growing the team and raising as much awareness and support as possible, all while doing something he loves.

Website:https://makingmiracles.org.uk/football-team/

Donate Here: https://www.goodhub.com/go/baby-loss-podcast

Welcome to Season 8!

In this week’s episode, Kelly and Hayley open up an important conversation about Baby Loss Awareness Week. They explore what the week represents, why it holds such deep meaning for Making Miracles / the baby loss community and how you can take part in raising awareness and showing support.

Whether you’ve been personally affected, know someone who has or simply want to understand more, this episode offers compassion, insight and ways to get involved.

About Baby Loss Awareness Week (BLAW) 9th - 15th October

1 in 4 pregnancies end in loss and families find themselves thrown into one of the most traumatic kinds of grief, and that’s where we come in. 
Our umbrellas represent our families reality, they represent hope, they symbolise that grieving families are not alone and that we help support and shelter them from the storm of baby loss.

Find out how you can get involved here: https://makingmiracles.org.uk/blaw-hearts/

Donate Here: https://www.goodhub.com/go/baby-loss-podcast

On this weeks episode Kelly welcomes Mike Blown, MM Counsellor and MBACP Clinical Hypnotherapist to the podcast.

Kelly and Mike discuss Mike’s personal experience of baby loss, men’s mental health and the amazing benefits of Hypnotherapy, a new service for MM. 

Mike opens up about his loss and how it affected him as a person, a man and his relationship with his wife. 

Kelly and Mike discuss misconceptions around Hypnotherapy, the myths and the amazing benefits it provides to someone that’s struggling to deal with their grief or when pregnant again after loss. 

Find out more: https://makingmiracles.org.uk/pregnancy-after-loss/

Donate Here: https://www.goodhub.com/go/baby-loss-podcast

On this weeks episode Kelly welcomes an international listener, Serena, to the Podcast. The lovely Serena, from Canada, is also a fellow podcasters and hosts 'The Still Hopeful Podcast' 

Serena is Mummy to Christopher, who was stillborn at full term, and to her rainbow baby, Veronica. Through Serena's grief, emotional struggles and overwhelmed by pregnancy after loss she created her podcast to reach families that would understand the situation.

Serena bravely opens up to Kelly and shares Christopher's story. She explains that deep down she always knew she would loose Christopher and looks for signs to help with her grief. Serena also describes how calm, peaceful and beautiful Christophers birth was. Serena said 'He was a beautiful boy that looked just like my husband but with my curly hair.' 

Kelly and Serena then discuss her journey of pregnancy after loss. For Serena she felt like she was holding her breath for 9 months until Veronica was in her arms, but even then she was still worried.

Sharing Christophers story has helped Serena in so many ways and she hopes it also provides support for other grieving families. 

Donate Here: https://www.goodhub.com/go/baby-loss-podcast

On this weeks episode Kelly welcomes Granny Isobel to the podcast.

Isobel wanted to come on the podcast in memory of her granddaughter, Olivia Rose. Kelly and Isobel discuss the benefits of counselling and Isobel wants to spread awareness for other grieving grandparents.

Isobel shares that last year they lost multiple family members then sadly lost Olivia Rose. Isobel explains how awful that year was for them all and their life left like it had just stopped.

Making Miracles provided counselling for Isobel and her family. Isobel said the family feel like they've changed as people and counselling has really helped them to become unstuck and enabled them to start moving forward. 

TRIGGER WARNING  **** PREGNANCY ANNOUNCEMENT ****

Kelly and Isobel talk about pregnancy after loss and shares the news that her daughter is now pregnancy. 

Donate Here: https://www.goodhub.com/go/baby-loss-podcast

On this weeks episode Kelly welcomes Megan to the Podcast.

Megan is from Surrey, England and sadly lost her baby girl, Clara, 2024 at 17 weeks pregnant due to an incompetent cervix and infection.

Megan has a very unique story and wanted to come on to raise awareness and connect with anyone that has experienced the same.

During Megan's pregnancy she experienced a lot of uncertainty and trauma. After a lot of investigation around Clara's loss, the medical professionals found something extremely rare. Months later Megan was informed not only was her bacteria still present but it had colonised and was resistant to antibiotics. The bacteria found was, E-coli. 

As you can imagine Megan was extremely shock and there was no, and still is no information, on how this has happened. Megan is now on the start of her journey trying to understand how to deal with this very rare circumstances as this sadly will affect future pregnancies.

If anyone has had something similar please reach out to kelly@makingmiracles.org.uk and she will get you in touch with Megan. 

Donate Here: https://www.goodhub.com/go/baby-loss-podcast

On this weeks episode Kelly welcomes Stephen to the Podcast. 

Stephen bravely opens up about his grief, his feelings and speaks out for all grieving dads. Stephen shares it was only after watching the Disney film "Inside Out 2" that he realised how much his anxiety was taking over who he was. For many years Stephen dealt with so much trauma and multiple loss that he became very distant.

Stephen explains that he reached out to Making Miracles for support and shares how much counselling helped him heal and find himself again.

Kelly and Stephen also discuss guilt, the guilt Stephen and most dads felt and experienced when having to return back to work leaving their partner or wife on their own. Communication is key.

We are here to support you. 

Counselling Support: https://makingmiracles.org.uk/baby-loss-counselling/

Supporting Dads: https://makingmiracles.org.uk/supporting-dads/

Donate Here: https://www.goodhub.com/go/baby-loss-podcast

On this weeks episode Kelly welcomes Kim to the podcast. Kim wanted to come on and share her story in memory of her son Jaxon.

Kim opens up to Kelly and shares her story of pregnancy / birth trauma, all the complications she and Jaxon faced and how they lost Jaxon.

Early on in Kims pregnancy Jaxon was diagnosed with exomphalos. (Omphalocele, also known as exomphalos, is a rare birth defect that occurs when the abdominal wall doesn't form properly early in pregnancy. This allows the infant's abdominal organs, like the intestines or liver, to grow outside the body through the umbilical cord opening. The organs are protected by a thin sac and are usually visible.)

Kim shares her thoughts and feelings around being a Mum on NUCl. Kim described Jaxon as being a little fighter as well as a 'Cheeky Chappy'. He kept the nurses on their toes and showed real personality. Jaxon’s time in hospital was very up and down and they held onto some much hope but sadly after a few months, Jaxon’s health didn't improve and he passed away in Kim's arms.

"I was very blessed to be there when he took his very first breath and his very last."

Kim Fisher

Donate Here: https://www.goodhub.com/go/baby-loss-podcast

This weeks episode brings a slightly different feel. Kelly and Hayley discuss  Making Miracles, the important work we do and all our fundraising opportunities.

You can access local, national & worldwide events.

PARTICIPATION IS EVERYTHING

Get fit, challenge yourself, raise awareness and funds for a great cause.

As a Birth Trauma & Baby Bereavement Care Charity, we offer families support following pregnancy trauma and baby loss.

We believe that no one should feel alone following trauma and whilst in grief.

This is why we need your help. 

30 Day Challenge: https://makingmiracles.org.uk/30-day-challenge/

Run For Charity: https://makingmiracles.org.uk/run-for-charity/

Skydive: https://makingmiracles.org.uk/skydive-2/

If you need support please email hayley@makingmiracles.org.uk

Donate Here: https://www.goodhub.com/go/baby-loss-podcast

On this week episode Kelly welcome Amy to the podcast. Amy joins us from Newcastle and wants to spread awareness around birth trauma, loss and staying positive.

Amy relives her journey of trauma, the loss of her two babies Joe & Joelle and pregnancy after loss. Amy suffered with preterm pre-labour rupture of membranes (PPROM) that's when your waters break before 37 weeks of pregnancy. 

Amy shares that, even after her losses, she still sees pregnancy as an absolutely beautiful journey and she will always see it that way.

Donate Here: https://www.goodhub.com/go/baby-loss-podcast

On this weeks episode Kelly welcomes Emily to the podcast.

Emily has sadly used our counselling support service multiple times due to 7 miscarriages with multiple complications. 

Emily opens up about how mentally tough it was to work on the maternity ward whilst she was grieving. She loved her job but for her own mental health she had to take a step back.

Kelly and Emily discuss the lack of education and support around early miscarriage and they touch upon the importance of positivity and hope.

Emily shares that, at the moment, the most important aspect of her life is building a stronger bond with her partner. 

Donate Here: https://www.goodhub.com/go/baby-loss-podcast

"I want people to listen without any shame or blame for the way they’ve gone through their grief journey this is all about compassion for yourself and finding a way to become less stuck."

On this episode Kellys welcomes Katie, one of our counsellors, to the podcast.

Katie is very proud to be a MM counsellor and wanted to share her experience and knowledge around Sudo grief, Trauamtic & Complex grief. When we are in grief the pain feels so intolerable that we use all our defences to resist, it's not until we can acknowledge that resistance that we can start to move forward. 

Katie also discusses the benefits of unlocking your emotions in counselling.

www.makingmiracles.org.uk

Donate Here: https://www.goodhub.com/go/baby-loss-podcast

On this weeks podcast Kelly brings some exciting news!!

Kelly and Becci introduce our new National Online Counselling Service.

We can now provide and offer our specialist online Birth Trauma & Baby Loss counselling to any familily living outside of Kent and Medway.

Counselling is not a support to help you move on from your loss but to validate your trauma, your feelings and help you understand how to move forward. Counselling also provides security and supports your mental and physical health.

Having online counselling with Making Miracles also comes with the benefit of our free support package which is included within your counselling fee.

Getting support through Making Miracles makes you part of a bigger cause, helping to reduce isolation in baby loss and birth trauma.

People who enter our service usually come in on a well being score of 2-3 out of 10 and leave on at least an 8, this shows how effective our service is.

For more information please visit: https://makingmiracles.org.uk/nationalonlinecounselling/

Donate Here: https://www.goodhub.com/go/baby-loss-podcast

On this weeks episode Kelly welcomes Roxanne to the Podcast.

Roxanne joins Kelly all the way from Bristol and shares that Baby Loss, Grief & Love has given her a lot of comfort so she wanted to come on and share her story in the hope to help others.

As well as loosing both her son Jacob at 24 weeks and her daughter Thea at 28 weeks, Roxanne opens up about the near loss of her life due to HELLP syndrome. It is important to Roxanne for her to spread awareness about Pre-eclampsia, HELLP syndrome, the affects they cause and what to look out for.

Kelly and Roxanne discuss the loss of her babies and her live changing trauma. Like many, Roxanne's trauma changed her life's perspective which led Roxanne to change her career. She has gone from a corporate world to working for a suicide charity helping bereaved families.


What is Pre-eclampsia: Pre-eclampsia is a condition that causes high blood pressure during pregnancy and after labour. It can be serious if not treated.

What is HELLP syndrome: Linked to Pre-eclampsia HELLP syndrome is a rare liver and blood clotting disorder that can affect pregnant women. 

It's most likely to occur immediately after the baby is delivered, but can appear any time after 20 weeks of pregnancy, and in rare cases before 20 weeks.

For more information or symptoms, of Pre-eclampsia or HELLP syndrome please visit the NHS websites:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pre-eclampsia/

Donate Here: https://www.goodhub.com/go/baby-loss-podcast

On this weeks epsiode Kelly welcomes Dean to the podcast.

Dean wanted to come on to the podcast to raise awarness on baby loss, the feelings around how a man/dad reacts and where he is now.

Dean talks about the importance of close friends, family members and colleagues assume very quckly that 'you are okay', just beacuse you are just carrying on with everyday life. Explains how is grief hits him randomly and out of the blue.

Dean opens up that he grieved at night alone when his family werent around. Dean soon  recognised this wasn't right and reached out for counselling support.

****TRIGGER WARNING****

Dean announces that he is expecting another baby. Dean opens up about the fear and joy around pregnancy after loss. 

Donate Here: https://www.goodhub.com/go/baby-loss-podcast

On this episode Kelly welcomes back team members Hayley and Becci to the podcast.

The Team talk about the coming season Christmas and all the pressures it brings, especially while grieving.

Kelly also talks about the importance of looking after yourself and doing what's right for you this Christmas.

Making Miracles' will be providing support for local and national families so please don't feel you are alone this season.

We are, stronger together.

1. Compassion Circles (Free Online Support) https://makingmiracles.org.uk/compassioncircle/

2. Donate a Gift this Christmas-  Support a grieving family this christmas
https://makingmiracles.org.uk/donate-a-gift-this-christmas/

3. Christmas Carols around the Tree
https://makingmiracles.org.uk/baby-memorial-garden/

Donate Here: https://www.goodhub.com/go/baby-loss-podcast

On this weeks episode Kelly welcomes Francesca to the podcast. 

Francesca talks about the loss of her son Arthur and pregnancy after loss. Arthur was stillborn at 33weeks and Fran wanted to come on and tell his story.

Francesca openly talks about how she struggled with feeling a lot of guilt but after  her counselling with Making Miracles she felt completely differently. Her counsellor asked her three simple questions: What is guilt? What does it mean? and Why do you feel guilty? After discovering guilt is felt after doing something wrong, Fran accepted she had done nothing wrong.

Francesca shared that keeping busy and making changes helped her through her loss and second pregnancy. They moved house, her partner changed jobs and she made sure she constantly spoke about Arthur especially to her son George.

Donate Here: https://www.goodhub.com/go/baby-loss-podcast

On this episode Kelly welcomes new team member Olivia to the podcast.

Olivia has joined Team MM as a Community Fundraiser and talks about her passion for helping bereaved families after her own experience of trauma and loss.

Olivia shares her experience of multiple miscarriage as well as her own anxiety around pregnancy after loss.

Kelly and Olivia also talk about MM's new and exciting online support sessions called the 'Compassion Circle'. This is our new online support pilot and we welcome anyone to join.

What is a Compassion Circle?
It’s a way of giving families the opportunity to connect, reflect and support to move forward, not move on, but move forward.

Online Support

We are here to shelter those who have experienced the pain & isolation of trauma baby loss!

Popular feedback from our Podcast listeners and families from our retreat has been that they would like to access some more MM support!

Kelly will be hosting sessions around MM’s specialist subjects, based online and a first come first served basis.

TOPIC: Pregnancy & Birth Trauma
ZOOM – 8-9PM on Wednesday 20th November 2024

TOPIC: Miscarriage
ZOOM – 8-9PM  on Wednesday 4th December 2024 

TOPIC: Stillbirth
ZOOM – 8-9PM  on Wednesday 18th December 2024

What to expect:

• Like minded people sharing experiences
• Kelly providing therapeutic support
• Advice and tips
• Genuine support from peers and professionals

Please visit our website to sign up or for more information: https://makingmiracles.org.uk/compassioncircle/

olivia@makingmiracles.org.uk

Donate Here: https://www.goodhub.com/go/baby-loss-podcast

On this weeks episode Kelly welcomes back fellow counsellor, Jodie Sturges to the podcast. (Dip, Couns MBACP, Integrative Adult & Childrens Counsellor)

Jodie has been a therapist for nearly 11 years and has worked with our families for many years.

Jodie wanted to return to the podcast and discuss a very good topic about families and women in grief whist dealing with ADHD.

Jodie shares her personal journey of her recent ADHD diagnoses and wants this episode to raise awareness and help anyone that may feel they have ADHD to seek help, advise or speak to a therapist. Especially during grief.

Going through grief is extremely unsettling, emotional and changes who you are as a person. Jodie explains the differences someone with ADHD may face compared to someone without.

If you would like to re listen to Jodies back story, before her recent diagnose, please visit S1, E9 - Kelly & Jodie discuss trauma.

Follow Jodie:
TikTok: @Jodie_therapist
https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/counsellors/jodie-sturges

Donate Here: https://www.goodhub.com/go/baby-loss-podcast

On this weeks episode Kelly explains all about Baby Loss Awareness Week (BLAW), what this means for families, what we are doing at Making Miracles and talks about how we are all in this together. With this years theme, 'together, we care'

BLAW is a time to remember, honour and be there for one another.

We, at MM know and understand how important this week is. Not only for the families but also more widely in raising awareness of how baby loss impacts everyone it touches.

Kelly talks about the importance of awareness within the workplace and explains about her corporate 'Lunch & Learn' workplace training. 

This week as always we are here to support you and stand with you!

For Making Miracles it is so important to eliminate the financial burden our families have to experience whilst going through the hardest time of their lives. So for us to continue providing our free specialist counselling we will need your help.

It costs, on average, £340 to provide one family member with our 6 free specialist counselling sessions and £500 to support a family member with all our other services.

Support a family:

Donate £8  = A copy of 'The Baby' (for siblings to process grief).
Donate £10 = £1 for every year.
Donate £15 = A Memorial Bear.
Donate £35  = One personalised plaque for our Baby Memorial Garden.
Donate £50 = A single session of specialist counselling for one family member.
Donate £100 = A visit to our 'Wellness, Self Care & Love' Baby Loss Retreat for one family member.
Donate £340 = 6 free specialist counselling sessions for one family member.

Donate Here: https://app.goodhub.com/mm10years

Follow us:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/makingmiraclescharity/?locale=en_GB
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/making_miracles_charity/?next=%2F

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On this weeks episode Kelly welcomes Stacy to the podcast.

Stacy relives her experience of the loss of her two boys Leo & Ethan. Stacy shares her experience of a missed miscarriage and PPROM (Preterm pre-labour rupture of membranes (PPROM) is when your waters break before 37 weeks of pregnancy.)

Stacy openly shares she is currently in therapy and wanted to open up about on how she is feeling, coping and trying to understand her trauma and loss. 

Stacy touches upon the pressures of trying again and what that means for her and her husband.

Donate Here: https://www.goodhub.com/go/baby-loss-podcast

On this weeks episode Kelly welcomes service user, Sophie to the podcast.

Sophie shares her story of miscarriage, the death of her daughter Stella and the horrible anxiety around pregnancy after loss.

Sophie talks about how she lost her daughter Stella and was faced with the awful decision of TFMR Termination for Medical Reasons.

Kelly and Sophie talk about the terrifying reality, feelings and anxiety around making the decision to try for a baby following loss. Sophie explains about the real benefits of seeking support and how counselling really helped her through her pregnancy following the loss of Stella.

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On this weeks episode Kelly welcomes Georgina, Consultant Hypnotherapist, Psychotherapist, Counselling and Cognitive Behavioural Coach to the podcast.

Georgina shares an insight into Hypnotherapy, clearing up any myths and talking about the real benefits it can provide anyone going through grief.

Georgina and Kelly also touch upon trying again after loss. Talking about the sexual pressures couples face and how ultimately communication is key. 

Kelly and Georgina discuss that Hypnotherapy gives an individual time, space and validation of their grief and the baby they lost.

Georgina McKinnon 

FAPHP DHP HypAD, Sports Hyp, FAPHP (supp), MBBRS (adv, supp), MNRPC, MNRAH

More information about Georgina: https://www.hypnosiskent.co.uk/about/about-georgina

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On this weeks episode Kelly welcomes MM counsellor Sarah to the podcast.

Sarah shares her story of baby loss, trauma and infertility.

Sarah discusses how she feels about not being able to have children, what this means for her as a women, how it has affected her past relationships and how now she uses her own experiences to help others.

Trigger warning - Sarah very bravely also opens up about the guilt and feelings she carries following a very upsetting personal experience which led to her having to end a pregnancy when she was just 18 years old. She discusses how things that happen in our past can deeply affect us many years on.

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On this weeks episode Kelly welcomes Ellie to the podcast. 

Ellie is from Essex and found ‘Baby Loss, Grief & Love’ through searching the internet for extra support. 

Ellie is a childhood cancer survivor and talks about the links between her cancer and the loss of her son Noah. Ellie bravely talks about her traumatic birth as she had Noah before making it safely to the hospital. 

Kelly and Ellie talk about the benefits of counselling, how she has lost relationships but also how she has gained some new amazing people in her life. 

Ellie shares how she is navigating her way through her grief and holds in her heart that she will become a Mum one day. Ellie opens up about feeling she had no purpose after loosing Noah however surrogacy is giving her a new found hope in becoming a Mum.

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On this weeks episode Kelly continues the theme around death and how it affects us as individuals as well as a wider family.

Kelly is joined by a Making Miracles counsellor, Alison. Together Kelly and Alison discuss how we deal with grief as a Nation and how extremely important it is not to suppress your emotions while grieving as those feelings will eventually come out it different ways.

Alison also shares experiences of cultural differences in death and how she was moved by the people in the Caribbean and their mass community support through grief. She saw how a whole new strength in people and families that we can all learn from.

Alison also reflects on her own losses and how she dealt with the loss of her Mum and then welcoming her first grandchild into the world.

Kelly opens up about the important work and services MM provide grieving families and this has all come from listening to those in grief.

Information Link for Making Miracles Support Services: https://makingmiracles.org.uk/services/

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On this weeks podcast Kelly dicusses the 'D' word.

Kelly starts season 6 with the hard hitting subject of ‘Death'.
Kelly talks about how we all deal with death in so many different ways and generally this is due to how we've been brought up around death, culturally and also the age in which it changed our lives.

Kelly talks about the difference between baby loss and loosing another person close to us. “When you grieve someone in which you've shared memories with is different to greiving a life that sadly didn't have that chance to  begin”
Understanding this and being self aware is a power tool to help you understand and support yourself through your baby loss journey and grief as a whole.

Some who have recently lost a baby or close loved one may find this episode triggering so please bare this in mind when listening

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On this weeks podcast Kelly welcomes Team MM members  (Becci & Hayley) to the podcast.

10 years on Making Miracles is still going strong and Kelly, Becci & Hayley share the reason behind why Making Miracles started, each of their own journeys and the importance of the podcast.

They all talk about the importance of emotions,  validation and even many years on how much their grief and others grief affects them.

Baby Loss, Grief and Love has touched and supported so many people around the globe and we want to continue sharing stories, saying our babies names and supporting anyone that feels alone in their grief.

Making Miracles is campaigning for 50K in their 10th year to enable their vital support services to continue including the podcast.

Thank you for your support.

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On this weeks episode Kelly welcomes Chris, Founder & CEO of fundraising platform GoodHub to the podcast.

Making Miracle's use GoodHub for all online donations and ticketed events.

We have recently got to know Chris through the partnership and found out that Chris has personal experience of baby bereavement, trauma and loss.  Chris was so brave and kind enough to share his story with us.

Back in 2006 Chris and his then partner experienced an ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage, near loss of his partner's life and  failed IVF.

Chris explains about the differences between their emotions. Chris felt a strong sense of relief and happiness once his partner came round from surgery, where as, his partner felt sad and filled with grief of loosing their baby.After a few rounds of failed IVF Chris describes how their relationship broke down. He talks about how they lost sight of each other and was consumed with their grief.

Years after Chris met his current wife and sadly they have also experienced failed IVF. With his past relationship breakdown they decided to stop trying and accept they will not have any children together this side of life. Even though they are very happy they still can’t help but feel like a sense of missing out or consider the “what if’s”.

Kelly and Chris speak openly about validation and the importance of the small charities like MM that provide massive support to mums and dads like Chris.

Chris sadly never received any professional support and is very passionate about helping all small charities that have an immense impact on families with the work
they do.

Every charity and non-profit is welcome to be a part of the GoodHub community – not just those with deep pockets and lots of professional resource.

Check out the fab work they do at www.goodhub.com

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On this weeks episode Kelly welcomes Natalie to the Podcast.

Natalie wanted to come on a share her story in memory of her son Alfie. Alfie was born at 28 weeks premature and sadly died in hospital, at only 5 months old.

Natalie relives her traumatic time living within the NICU walls but also shares her happy memories  with Alfie. Tragically, behind Alfies smiles he was extremely poorly and sadly could not surrive with out life support.

Natalie and Kelly talk about the horrific decisions Natalie and her family faced leading unto and after Alfie's death. She explains how she needed and wanted, as Alfie's Mum, to be brave just as he was.

Kelly and Natalie also touch upon pregnancy after loss.5

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On this weeks episode Kelly welcomes, service user, Bec to the podcast.

Bec opens up about her missed miscarriage and how isolated she felt after her loss. Bec describes how she felt like a complete failure and believed it was all her fault.

After having counselling with Making Miracles she worked through her trauma, loss and was able to process her feelings differently and eventually, after a long time, say the words "it wasn't my fault".

Kelly and Bec talk about validation and how talking about her loss and being surrounded by people who have also experienced baby loss, surprisingly comforting.

When Bec returned to work, she felt she was supported by her direct management but was so surprised on the lack of community support for baby loss. There were many support groups within the company but a baby loss support group didn't exist. Bec proudly shares how she took it upon herself to make sure there's now a baby loss group. Well done Bec. 

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On this weeks episode Kelly welcomes Sarah to the podcast. 

January is an extremely trigging month for Sarah and it was important for her to  come on and share her story. One, to show she is still here and still standing but also for her son, Mylo.

This January marks the 4th year of loosing her son Mylo, the 3rd year loosing her Mum to Covid, as well as, her daughters 3rd birthday.

Sarah really opens up and discusses how she struggles with the acceptance of all her grief. Sarah explains 'The Baby Loss Club' is the one club you don't have a choice to be a part of, and that's tough.

Kelly and Sarah talk about how difficult pregnancy after loss was but it was heightened even more during The Covid months. Sarah shares she suffered with extreme aniexty through out the whole pregnancy and struggled to bond. After months of worry Sarah's daughter Hope was born safely. However, only days later,  Sarah's Mum become extremely ill and then sadly passed. Her happiness turned into a nightmare.

After everything Sarah's been through she speaks of hope and  moving forward, not moving on, but just moving forward. One day at a time.

***TRIGGER WARNING****
1. Loss of a parent  2. Pregnancy after loss

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On this weeks episode Kelly welcomes service user Megan to the podcast. 

Megan shares her journey of pregnancy trauma, premature birth and the loss of her daughter Grace. 

Grace had a heart condition and Megan bravely speaks about her emotional experience of constant medical appointments which lead to her feeling extremely isolated and alone. Whilst Grace was in NICU, at just 3 days old, she had heart surgery but sadly there was nothing else they could do for her.

Absolutely heart broken and trying to process her daughter’s death, Megan discusses the language and lack of support she received by medical professionals and also at times; her employers. She opens up about the impact this had on her. Megan wanted to share some of the insensitivity shown around her daughter’s death leaving her lacking in confidence and worrying about how she behaves or what she says to others.

Kelly and Megan talk about writing letters to everyone that she feels affected her experience for her own education as well as others.

Megan touches upon the desires and feelings around wanting to instantly get pregnant after a loss. She wanted to let everyone know these feelings are natural and it's nothing to be ashamed off. Megan is happy to receive emails from anyone who feels they need some support. 

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On this weeks episode Kelly welcomes, service user, Chantelle to the podcast.

Chantelle shares her 5 year IVF journey, experience of postnatal depression and the loss of her twins. Chantelle explains she felt very isolated and alone through her journey especially when her and her partner dealt with their situation so differently.

Chantelle speaks about the pressures and strains IVF caused on their daily lives, work and relationships. After the loss of her twins Chantelle decided she wasn't mentally or physically ready to continue with IVF. After some counselling with Making Miracles and a year on, Chantelle felt ready to start again.

After a long wait Chantelle was delighted of the birth of her daughter Hope. However, her dream turned into battle as she was then faced with postnatal depression. 

Chantelle is extremely thankful for the support she received and urges people to seek help if they are struggling. 

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On this weeks episode Kelly welcomes Vicki Harmer from Long Reach Nutrition Clinic to the Podcast. 

Vicki shares her 5 year journey of IVF & fertility struggles. She opens up about having counselling and explains how it benefited her massively but wishes she had taken it up sooner. 

After a long 5 years, Vicki finally got her daughter and decided to make some big life changes. Vicki was searching and trying everything to give herself the best chance of a positive pregnancy test and received the most amazing care from her nutritionist. She was totally inspired by this and left her job in the city, spent 4 years re-training as a nutritionist and set up her own company "Long Reach Nutrition Clinic". 

Vicki also runs a health and nutritional session at our Baby Loss Retreat "Wellness, Self Care & Love & Self" 

(For more information on our retreat please find details via our website  www.makingmiracles.org.uk or please email becci@makingmiracles.org.uk  to book your place)

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On this weeks episode Kelly welcomes team member Becci to the Podcast. Becci joined Team MM back in 2015 to support families after her journey of IVF & loss.

Over 16 years ago Becci experienced multiple ectopic pregnancies which sadly resulted in the removal of both her Fallopian tubes. This lead to the start of her IVF journey as she shares the emotional, physical and financial burden that comes with it.

After her first NHS free IVF round  sadly, wasn't successful, Becci bravely explains how she felt like a failure, feeling extremely anxious & alone. Their journey continued and Bec and her husband decided to try again, but this time it will be financially on them.

Becci talks about  all the therapies that helped her through this time which includes Reflexology and Reiki. She felt like they gave her back a sense of control, some self love and overall care for her mental clarity.

If you would like to speak to Becci, about any stage of your IVF, please contact her on becci@makingmiracles.org.uk

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Holistic Therapies:

Reflexology is a technique that applies gentle pressure to your feet or hands. It aims to bring about a state of relaxation and help the body's own healing process. Reflexology works in a similar way to acupressure and acupuncture. 

Reiki gives your body a break from the stresses of daily life, potentially helping relieve tension and return you to a state of relaxation.

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On this episode Kelly welcomes 'service user' Katy to the podcast. Katy has used our counselling service, joined our support group and has a plaque at our Baby Memorial Garden.

Katy shares her heartbreaking loss of  daughter Freya, at 22 weeks  through TFMR. She explains how difficult the decision was and she just didn't want Freya in any pain.

One of the main reasons for Katy coming on  was to open up about her relationship breakdown after losing Freya. She shares how on top her grief for Freya she was grieving her relationship and her future. She felt scared and extremely isolated,  the life she knew had completed changed and found herself navigating this new world on her own.

Katy explains that it is so important to find the positives in such an awful situation otherwise it destroys you. Katy shares that every day is still hurtful but she is so proud of herself for making tough yet brave decisions. Over a year on Katy found herself  travelling to Canada on her own and loved every moment. This is something she thought she could never do.

It was important for Katy to send a message  "If anyone is struggling, please reach out. I understand the devastation around relation breakdowns after loss and I'm here if you need someone to listen" 

If you would like to get in contact with Katy, please email kelly@makingmiracles.org.uk.

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On this weeks episode Kelly welcomes Rachel, from sunny Devon, to the podcast.

Rachel explains how isolated she felt after the loss of her daughter Isla and wants
to raise awareness of the affects of Hydrops

(NHS definition of Hydrops Fetalis . Foetal hydrops is a rare but very serious condition in which an unborn baby accumulates excessive fluid within their body. Six out of ten babies with foetal hydrops die, and those that survive often have very severe complications. )

Rachel talks about her birth trauma and the whole experience of having to deal with the reality of giving birth to her baby that will not survive. She also explains how she struggled to hear, understand and deal with the fact that Isla's death was medically classed as a miscarriage, not a stillbirth, due to her birth being a few days under 24 weeks. This also affected their maternity/paternity leave, the right to a free funeral service and legal rights to register her birth & death.

(In the UK a baby born at 24weeks and over is classed as a stillbirth and able to register their birth/death. Any baby born under 24th is classed as a miscarriage)

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On this weeks episode Kelly welcomes Lisa to the podcast.

Lisa opens up and relives the traumatic birth of her premature son George, her heartbreaking loss of her son Henry through TFMR and the loss of Baby W. Lisa describes the devastating affect this had on her, how she struggled  to cope with everyday life and how she and her husband processed their trauma very differently.

Lisa also shares with us her experience of a 'complete molar pregnancy' which sadly lead to cancer which required chemotherapy.

( In very rare cases, molar pregnancy causes a type of cancer called choriocarcinoma. Choriocarcinoma forms within your uterus and may spread to other parts of your body and requires cancer treatments such as chemotherapy or radiation.)

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On this weeks episode Kelly welcomes Carmen Grover, our first International family, to the podcast.

Carmen joins us all the way from Canada and shares her experience of multi loss, TFMR and supporting others. Carmen explains how her grief has given her a different perspective and now aims to be a voice of hope.

Carmen shares that 'always looking back'  was a good healing process for her. She started to write down all her experiences, how she felt, how she suppressed the ugly feeling 'which resulted in out out character behaviours' and her relationships. As a result, her diary entries turned into a published book called 'A Diary to My Babies: Journeying Through Pregnancy Loss.
@adiarytoourbabies

TRIGGER WARNINGS
• Pregnancy Announcement 

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On  this week episode Kelly welcomes, service user,  Tania to the podcast.

Tania shares her journey of stillbirth, pregnancy after loss and the support she received from Making Miracles.

Tania talks about the loss of her son Thomas at 26 weeks, and how it affected them as a whole family. Tania's daughter was 6 years old at the time of Thomas's death and she explains how  'Play Therapy' really helped her daughter process what happened. Tania also attended our Support Group, has a plaque at our Baby Memorial Garden, has our Memorial Bear (for Thomas's ashes).

Tania shares  that she is currently 26 weeks pregnant and explains her feelings about pregnancy after loss. Tania is very grateful for the support she has received and how much it's helped her understand this amazing yet extremely emotional and difficult time.

*This episode was pre-recorded on zoom.

TRIGGER WARNINGS
• Pregnancy announcement 
As this episode was pre-recorded we can announce the safe arrival of Tania's daughter Esme.

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On  this week episode Kelly welcomes Lorna to the podcast.

Lorna shares and relives her experience of birth trauma, stillbirth and how this affected her relationships.

Lorna wanted to share her story to tackle her own isolation, spread awareness but also share her positive, experience of love and support among all her relationship groups.

Lorna and Kelly discuss and normalise the feelings of jealous towards friends, family members and anyone that was or became pregnant.

'I am happy for you, I'm just sad for me'

*This episode was recorded on zoom.

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On this weeks episode Kelly welcomes Mandi to the podcast.

Mandi talks about what it is like to be 15 years on from the loss of her son Kaian. Kaian sadly died 2 weeks after birth due to Edwards' syndrome (also know as trisomy 18).

Mandi shares her experience of loss, birth trauma, near loss of her own life, the birth of her rainbow baby Tia and the feeling of isolation (which she still feels today).

Mandi touches upon her Indian culture, the lack of emotional and physical support from friends and family, as well as, the importance of social awareness around baby loss. 

Kelly and Mandi talk about Mandi's new and positive level of acceptance and how her experience shaped her to be the strong and open minded person she is today. 

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Edwards' syndrome (also known as trisomy 18) is a genetic condition that begins to affect babies when they're in the womb, and continues to impact their health throughout their life. It's a rare but serious condition. In the UK, around 3 in every 10,000 births are affected by Edwards' syndrome.

Sadly, most babies with Edwards' syndrome will die before or shortly after being born. A small number (about 13 in 100) babies born alive with Edwards' syndrome will live past their 1st birthday.

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On this weeks episode Kellys focuses on men’s mental health, Dads and Father’s Day. 

Kelly talks about the importance of men’s mental health, the role of a dad/man and the grief differences between men and women. 

Kelly talks about acknowledging dads and how important it is to see them. They are part of it and they also grieving, maybe not physically but emotionally, mentally and even financially. 

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On this weeks episode Kellys welcomes Michelle Burke-Hunter, from Lavender Heath, to the podcast.

Michelle specialises in pregnancy and postnatal recovery, is a Certified Womens Wellness Coach' and will be the Lead Wellness Coach for our new service, The Making Miracles “Wellness, Self Care & Love” Baby Loss Retreat.

Michelle talks about the importance of self care,  postnatal recovery and taking control of our bodies through exercise, nutrition and sleep.

Michelle shares her own experience of birth trauma and how she become in contact with Kelly and Making Miracles.

Kelly and Michelle discuss The Making Miracles “Wellness, Self Care & Love” Baby Loss Retreat, what the day in tells and the physical and mental health benefits.

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The Making Miracles “Wellness, Self Care & Love” Baby Loss Retreat. 

The Retreat is an opportunity for parents to review every day habits such as eating,  sleeping as well as addressing their own self care and self love awareness. Which is vital to healing whilst grieving.

We believe that taking time to reflect and recharge will help improve mental and physical well being. A chance for parents to gain empowerment and give themselves permission to feel happiness alongside their sadness. 

To have space to re-evaluate their lives and take time for themselves as well as to rest and revitalise both body and soul.

The Making Miracles Retreat is a practical learning tool for parents to unwind and nurture themselves; whilst meeting other families in similar situations and plan to move towards their own “new normal” 

 Activities will include: 

 Various forms of Yoga
Chi Gong Sound Bath Therapy
Forest Bathing
Nutritional guidance whilst in grief
A sleep workshop
Meditations
Baby Loss session with Kelly, Trained Counsellor. 

Venue: Exclusive 5* Nurstead Court in Meopham, Kent UK.   http://nursteadcourt.co.uk Lunch and drinks included. 

 ***Various dates throughout the year***  (FIRST DATE - Sunday 25th June 2023) 

 This retreat is for Women, Men and Couples. 

To book your place please email Becci@makingmiracles.org.uk
(Part funded & limited spaces available)

http://www.makingmiracles.org.uk 

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On this weeks episode Kellys welcomes Amy, one of our counsellors, to the podcast.

Amy also used to work for the NHS and talks about very useful techniques and brings her expertise on postnatal depression, anxiety,  trauma and recognising signs of ‘Postnatal Depression’. 

Amy explains the term ‘Postnatal Depression’ and the understanding around depression after a loss or birth.  

Amy also shares her own experience about becoming a new mum and talks about the overwhelming feelings that many experience but never share. 

- Mental Health Awareness Week - 

Making Miracles Charity 
www.makingmiracles.org.uk 

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On this weeks episode Kellys welcomes Catrina to the podcast.

Catriona opens up about her early miscarriages, birth trauma, fertility issues, secondary infertility and shares awareness about Asherman's syndrome.

Asherman's syndrome (AS) is an acquired uterine condition that occurs when scar tissue forms inside the uterus and/or the cervix.  AS can be the cause of menstrual disturbances, infertility, and placental abnormalities.

Catriona speaks about the importance of sharing awareness of AS, including signs and symptoms, causes, how to get a diagnosis and the fact that it may not be as rare as medical professionals believe it to be.

Lastly, Catriona shares how grateful she is to have 3 beautiful living daughters but not a day goes by where she doesn't think about her babies that sadly died. 

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Tanya is one of our service users who has massively benefited from our specialist counselling, baby memorial garden and support group. Tanya shares her story of  trauma, loss of all her pregnancies, her stillborn son Aiden and her relationships with friends, family and soon to be husband, Chris.

Tanya bravely talks about the termination she had at 18 years old and how this greatly affected her mental health and how she sadly saw her futures losses (including ectopic) as a punishment for her decision.

Tanya lost Aiden in 2020 and explained how COVID had a massive impact on her pregnancy, understanding and left her feeling very isolated. Tanya also talks about the importance of having good people around you and the affects of peoples choices, words and lack of presences.

Lastly, Tanya touches upon positivity and shares how their love for Aiden has brought them even stronger together.

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On the first episode of Season 4 Team MM Kelly, Becci and Hayley come together to celebrate 9 years of Making Miracles.

Making Miracles officially became a registered charity on 04/04/2014!

The team talk about Making Miracle's achievements, how MM's vital support services have touched and helped so many individuals/families and discussed & celebrated so many of our services 1st birthdays.

The team also touches upon how excited they are to be launching a NEW service on 11th April 2023 and discuss what April Awareness means to the charity and the community.

Happy 1st Birthday to:
1. Baby Loss, Grief and Love Podcast.
2. Handmade with Love Charity store, Maidstone Kent.
3. Sent with Love Care Boxes.

10 Challenges for 10 Years
Kelly, Becci and Hayley also spoke about the up and coming (BIG 10 YEARS) next year and accept, any challenges you throw their way. Please email Kelly@makingmiracles.org.uk if you have a challenge no matter how big or small for Team MM to get stuck into to raise funds and awareness for the baby loss community.

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On this weeks episode Kelly welcomes Josh to the podcast.

Josh joins us from North London and shares his story of the loss of his daughter Leonie and son Clark.  (Leonie was born at 32 weeks and died 6 weeks old and  Clark was born at 34 weeks and died only 4 days old) Josh opens up about his feelings, the struggles they faced during Covid and the importance of mens mental health. 

Josh talks about how he and his partner Steph grieved so very differently, how it's changed them as individuals and how they are now looking to find themselves again. Josh describes that his new focus his supporting and helping bereaved families in any way he can.

(This episode was recored on zoom)

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On this episode Kelly talks about what Mother’s Day means for bereaved mothers. How important our feelings are and validation of being a mother. Choosing how to spend the day is very individual and you need to do what’s best for you and let your loved ones know what you need from them.

"I am a MUM"

'A MOTHER IS NOT DEFINED BY THE NUMBER OF CHILDREN YOU CAN SEE, BUT BY THE LOVE SHE HOLDS IN HER HEART'

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On this weeks episode Kelly welcomes, service user, Kelsey to the podcast.

Kelsey talks about her missed miscarriage, the loss of her daughter Ivy and the mental struggles she faced with her pregnancy after loss. Kelsey speaks about how negative thoughts became more natural than positive ones. 

Kelsey touches upon how differently her whole family grieved and how very grateful she is to her daughter Ivy, for making her the resilient person she is today.

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On this weeks episode  Kelly welcomes, service user, Vicky to the podcast.

Vicky talks about her mental and psychical  struggles following her recurrent miscarriages. Kelly and Vicky discuss how this affected her as a women, mum and wife.  Vicky shares with us that after her traumatic experiences and fear of her own life,  she and her husband made the toughest decision to stop trying for their second child.

Vicky explains about her daily struggles and the guilt she feels for not being able to give her daughter a sibling, but Vicky, also touches upon happiness for their future. 

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On this weeks episode Kelly welcomes couple Lizzie and Andrew to the podcast. 

Lizzie and Andrew are both service users that attend our first face to face support group and they talk about their journey of loosing their daughter, Penelope, to rare condition Polocystic Kidney Disease. 

They discuss the difficult decisions they both had to make, how they dealt with everything as a couple and how their faith brought them peace and comfort in a very challenging situation. 

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On this weeks episode Kelly welcomes counsellor, Alison Hopkins to the podcast. 

Ally has been a counselling for Making Miracles for six years and been an integrative therapist for the past fourteen years. She has her own practice, as well as, works in schools with children going through the foster care system, who have suffered abuse or any form of loss. 

Kelly and Ally discuss the importance of clear communication and choosing the right words when it comes to children and loss. They discuss what 'Play Therapy' is and  techniques used for children going through counselling. 

www.makingmiracles.org.uk

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On this weeks episode Kelly welcomes Matt to the podcast. 

Matt is representing the dads. He talks about how birth trauma and baby loss effected him as a husband, a man and a dad. Matt talks about the terrifying effects of eclampsia and how his quick thinking saved his wife. 

Matt also touches on their couple counselling and how he learnt a lot about himself and how it provided him with self care tools that strengthen their relationship.

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In todays podcast Kelly discusses triggering milestones and the approaching festive period. She discussed how to address key dates and anxieties that result from these special or memorable dates and how important self love and care is at these times of year.

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On this weeks episode Kelly welcomes couple Kirstie & Matt to the podcast.

Kirstie and Matt talk about the loss of their son Robin, birth trauma, their journey to becoming parents and the effects of pre-eclampsia / eclampsia (a life-threatening hypertensive disorder that occurs during and after pregnancy). 

They also talk about the benefits of counselling and how it helped them as individuals and as a couple.

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On this weeks episode Kelly welcomes team member Hayley to the podcast.
Hayley talks about her traumatic birth experiences and touches on preeclaspmsia, a life-threatening hypertensive disorder that occurs during pregnancy, premature birth and miscarriage. To mark World Prematurity Day (17th November) and raise awareness Hayley and Kelly talk about their experience of premature birth and the traumatic effects it had on them as Mums.

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In this first episode of season 3 Kelly is joined by Rose. Rose is in quite an unusual position as a GP and women's health specialist so she has experience with baby loss from both a professional and personal level following her stillbirth with her son Henry.  Rose is passionate about empowering women to get their voices heard.

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In this episode we reflect on Baby Loss Awareness Week and conclude Season 2. 
Hayley and Becci join Kelly to discuss the week, any feelings that may come up as result and what’s coming up for the charity and the podcast in Season 3.

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In this episode mum Nilufa discusses her journey through infertility and multiple loss. She specifically talks around the ideology of how pregnancy and life in general is “like a fairytale”
and that is not always the case. Nilufa opens up about the invasive process of IVF and a hope cycle that was destroyed by monthly periods. She talks about relationships and insensitive comments as a Muslim woman struggling with infertility and loss.

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Children and grief 

In this episode Amy joins Kelly to discuss how play therapy has helped her daughter Poppy following losing her sibling at 4 months old. 

Amy also reflects on her own personal journey and some milestones around loss

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In this episode Kelly welcomes back dad Samir from season 1. Samir is also joined by Leanne his fiancé and this is our first couple interview.

They discuss how they both grieved very differently for the loss of their daughter and how they made it through such a horrific time- working together.

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In this episode mum Tasha joins Kelly to discuss her journey through loss.  She talks about what happened but also how it has changed her as a person. No one is ever the same again and Tasha gives hope that things can get better and shares how she found herself again. 

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In this episode Jenny joins Kelly to discuss how it felt for her and her family when she lost her precious grandson. Jenny explains how this affected her, her daughter,  her son in law and them as a family.  Jenny also reflects on thinking positively and her own counselling journey.

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In this episode Kelly welcomes Nathan… who is a vicar like no other! discuss what BLAW means to him, why he wanted to be involved with us and his own story as a dad, about the loss of his daughter Bethany. 

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In this episode Kelly discusses what will be going on during BLAW (Baby Loss Awareness Week) We let you know about what’s happening locally, nationally and even internationally and why. For a very triggering week we are making sure support is available everyday to everyone who needs it.

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Episode 1: About BLAW  - Welcome to BLAW  Sunday 9th October

In this episode Kelly discusses what will be going on during BLAW (Baby Loss Awareness Week) We let you know about what’s happening locally, nationally and even internationally and why. For a very triggering week we are making sure support is available everyday to everyone who needs it. 

Episode 2: Kelly & Nathan discuss the beautiful umbrella display 

Title - More tea Vicar  - Monday 10th October

In this episode Kelly welcomes Nathan… who is a vicar like no other! We discuss what BLAW means to him, why he wanted to be involved with us and his own story as a dad, about the loss of his daughter Bethany. 

Episode 3: Jenny our first Grandparent 

A Nan’s loss -  Tuesday 11th October

In this episode Jenny joins Kelly to discuss how it felt for her and her family when she lost her precious grandson. Jenny explains how this affected her, her daughter and son in law and them as a family. Jenny also reflects on thinking positively and her own counselling journey.

Episode 4: Tasha, funding herself again after her loss 

Finding yourself after loss  - Wednesday 12th October

In this episode mum Tasha joins Kelly to discuss her journey through loss. She talks about what happened but also how it has changed her as a person. No one is ever the same again and Tasha gives hope that things can get better and shares how she found herself again. 

Episode 5: Leanne and Samir our first couple 

Working together through loss - Thursday 13th October

In this episode Kelly welcomes back dad Samir from season 1. Samir is also joined by Leanne his fiancé and this is our first couple interview.

They discuss how they both grieved very differently for the loss of their daughter and how they made it through such a horrific time- working together.

Episode 6: Amy discuss siblings and loss 

Children and grief - Friday 14th October

In this episode Amy joins Kelly to discuss how play therapy has helped her daughter Poppy following losing her sibling at 4 months old. 

Amy also reflects on her own personal journey and some milestones around loss. 

Episode 7: Nilufa talking IVF and ethnic / cultural differences 

Fertility and loss - Saturday 15th October

Episode 8: Recap and Q&A’s

BLAW is over - what's next 

In this episode we review the week, we answer any questions and we let you know about what’s coming up in season 3!

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On this weeks episode Kelly wraps up season one with Hayley - the other half of our podcast team and MM Support Services Manager.

We talk about the podcast, our listeners, give feedback and look to the future. We discuss Baby Loss Awareness Week and how this may leave people feeling triggered and anxious as the week gets closer. Hayley also touches upon her experience of trauma and loss.

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On this weeks episode Kelly welcomes Katie to the podcast. 
Katie talks about her traumatic birth experience and the loss of her son Harry neonatally. Katie talks about her grief, a subsequent miscarriage, finding out she was pregnant again and her journey to her baby this side of life.

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On this weeks episode Kelly welcomes Jasmine to the podcast.  

Jasmine was still very early on in her grief at the time of recording but was determined to share her story in memory of her son Archie. They discuss the importance of monitoring movements, trusting your gut instinct and how counselling and the support group have helped her and her mental health at such a traumatic time.

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On this weeks episode Kelly welcomes fellow MM team member Jodie to the Podcast.

They discuss the loss of Jodie's daughter Matilda and the heartbreaking decision Jodie and her husband made for a TFMR (termination for medical reasons) and their thoughts and feelings around this.

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On this weeks episode Kelly welcomes fellow counsellor Jodie Sturges to the podcast. 

They discuss all elements of trauma ranging from disassociation through to triggers and being left with high level anxiety to try again. A good introduction to trauma and techniques that can help in the moment but also about when to access therapy at the right time following birth trauma and loss. 

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This weeks podcast continues with the theme of grief differences between men and women. 

Imogen and Kelly discuss Imogen’s journey through a molar pregnancy, miscarriage, pregnancy following loss and then the loss of her daughter Isla following a traumatic 20 week scan. Imogen talks about the effects of this on her as a person, a mother and a wife when her husband grieved very differently to the way she did.

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This weeks podcast from Kelly is about grief differences between men and women.
Following Samir’s interview last time it is important to recognise and be aware of the fact that men and women grieve very differently. Next time on the podcast we also have Imogen and she too discusses this from her view so this is the right time to open the topic. 
Kelly also touches upon communication in same sex couples.

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In this episode we welcome Samir to the podcast. This is our first dad to take part and with Father's Day this week we feel it is important for our dads to be represented. Samir discusses his grief around the loss of his daughter, his triggers, counselling and how this has affected him as a person.

Trigger Warnings: Samir is 4 years on after loosing his daughter Melia. Stillbirth. 

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On today's podcast Kelly discusses the grief cycle. There are lots of versions out there for grief but these differ somewhat to the cycle where baby loss is concerned.

In 2020 Kelly developed her own version of this and today she talks us through thoughts and experiences around it whilst welcoming feedback and discussion.

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On today’s podcast we welcome Sarah who talks to Kelly about the loss of her son Gabriel. Gabriel passed due to twin to twin transfusion Syndrome whilst in the womb and Sarah talks openly about her journey through grief, effects on relationships and the pure love of saying her sons name out loud.

Trigger Warnings: Sarah is 3 years on after losing Gabriel 

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This weeks podcast is focused on self care and love. Kelly discusses the importance of discovering who you are and finding yourself again after loss and whilst 'in grief'. Kelly also explains what to expect from your first counselling session if you choose to have it. 

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Kelly welcomes Beckii Woodhouse to the podcast - Making Miracles very first service user.

Beckii talks about her journey through grief with multiple losses, carrying the gene Polycystic Kidney Disease, miscarriage, termination for medical reasons (TFMR) neonatal loss, the effects on her 3 year old son and our professional counselling services. 

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Kelly will host her first podcast flying solo! She will be introducing herself, setting the scene by discussing her own journey and how that became Making Miracles registered charity. 

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Welcome to our new podcast Baby Loss, Grief and Love. Kelly welcomes you to join her on our first episode on Tuesday 12th April 2022

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