Reproductive loss is often spoken about in hushed tones—if it’s spoken about at all. But for many mothers, this kind of loss is not only grief…it’s trauma, too.

In this powerful roundtable conversation, HER+ Experts come together to unpack the deeply layered experience of reproductive loss and why it’s essential to view it through both a grief and trauma-informed lens. From the physical realities that can follow loss—like lactating without a baby—to the emotional weight of navigating a world that often doesn’t know how to respond, this episode brings honesty, compassion, and validation to a topic that deserves more space.

Together, the conversation explores the concept of secondary trauma, the harm of comparative grief, and the profound importance of acknowledging every loss—no matter how or when it occurs. You’ll also hear what truly helps grieving mothers, from practical acts of care to the simple, powerful act of remembering and speaking a child’s name.

This is a conversation about showing up, sitting in the uncomfortable, and creating a culture where mothers feel seen, supported, and never alone in their grief.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why reproductive loss is both a grief experience and a trauma response—and why that distinction matters

• How “comparative grief” can unintentionally invalidate loss, and what it looks like to truly honor all experiences

• Meaningful, practical ways to support a grieving mother—both in the immediate aftermath and long after others have moved on

This episode gently invites us all to rethink how we understand loss, and how we show up for those living through it.

🎧 Tune in and explore more expert resources inside the HER+ Health Collective community.

Featured HER+ Experts:

• Sarah Szymanowski, licensed clinical mental health counselor associate and a music therapist - https://herhealthcollective.com/listing/sarah-szymanowski-lcmhca-ncc-mt-bc/

• Kelly Smedley, board-certified Clinical Nurse Specialist in Adult Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing - https://herhealthcollective.com/listing/waypoint-counseling-maternal-wellness/

• Katherine Rose, Integrative Health Practitioner, Personal Trainer - https://herhealthcollective.com/listing/katherine-rose-2/

Episode Notes and Resources:

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