Trauma-informed care is more than a healthcare buzzword—it's a mindset that can transform the birth experience. Mandy Irby discusses how providers can build trust, support patient autonomy, and create psychologically safe care environments, especially for families navigating pregnancy after loss, bi…
Fathers grieve deeply after the loss of a baby, yet their experiences are often overlooked. Join Dr. Mark Terjessen as he shares personal insights, professional expertise, and practical strategies for navigating grief, finding support, and honoring your baby's memory.
What happens when pregnancy and infant loss intersects with military life? In this heartfelt Memorial Day episode, Dr. Lakeatta Tong reflects on her 24 years in the United States Air Force, the creation of Airman’s Angels, and the unique challenges military families face while navigating grief, infe…
After experiencing six pregnancy losses, Megan Hanson turned her grief into action—co-founding the Recurrent Pregnancy Loss Association to support families and push for better answers. In this episode, she shares her story, the gaps in care, and why no one should have to navigate recurrent loss alon…
“Pregnancy is inherently risky — and modern medicine has made it far safer. My job is to give patients the information, the risks, the benefits, and the alternatives — and then let them decide what’s right for them.” – Dr. Franziska Haydanek
David Corvi, father and author, shares his journey through loss after the stillbirth of his son, Charlie. He discusses grief, supporting his living children, and how writing Dear Charlie: Letters to My Son helped him honor Charlie’s memory.
In this moving episode, Sad Dads Club co-founder Rob Reider opens up about the often-unseen grief fathers carry after pregnancy or infant loss. Rob shares his personal journey and how it inspired the creation of a community where men can grieve openly, connect with others, and finally feel acknowled…
In this heartfelt episode of the Star Legacy Foundation podcast, Rachell Dumas, founder of A Light After Nine, shares her journey through nine pregnancy losses and how she turned her grief into a mission of hope. Hear how she honors her children by supporting other families through loss -offering li…
Miss Alabama Brianna Sistrunk shares her journey through pregnancy loss, healing in grief, and transforming her pain into purpose as a source of hope and support for others.
Dr. Barbara Toppin is an obstetrician, author, and fierce advocate for families. She is not afraid to think outside the box to help families have successful and healthy pregnancies. As the new Board Chair for Star Legacy Foundation, she brings leadership, strength, compassion, and ideas that are cr…
Dr. Elizabeth Minton is a researcher, marketing professor, and bereaved mother. In this episode, she describes how these roles have inspired her recent work looking into how social norms and activities play a role in perinatal bereavement.
In her role as a Family Support Specialist for Star Legacy Foundation, Denise Nelsen speaks with hundreds of families who are impacted by pregnancy loss and infant death. Her training in social work, plus her own experience as a bereaved grandmother, helped shape her unique approach to ensuring fam…
In this episode, Chris Duffy visits with Jay Watson. Jay is the father of Kainoa Mark Watson who was stillborn in 2017 due to a cord accident.
In this episode, Christ Duffy visits with Sue Steen and Lynn Zdechlik, the founders of Birth With Dignity: Mothers and Babies of Uganda.
Chris Duffy visits with Danielle Pollock, a PhD candidate from the University of South Australia about the stigma of stillbirth
Chris Duffy visits with LIndsey Wimmer, Founder and Executive Director of the Star Legacy Foundation about the Pregnancy Research Project.
In this episode Chris Duffy visits with the Keith Powell and Jill Knox Powell during their visit to Minnesota for the Star Legacy Foundation's 15th Anniversary Dinner on June 19, 2019.
The Stillbirth Matters podcast features Nicole Alston this month of the Skye Foundation.
In this podcast episode Chris Duffy interviews Dr. Jane Warland of Adelaide, Australia. Dr Warland is a registered midwife and lecturer in midwifery at the University of South Australia. Jane is an active researcher in the areas of population health, mental health, and maternal health. Since suffe…
This month Chris Duffy visits with Ann Zamudio the producer and director of a newly released documentary titled "Don't Talk About The Baby"
