117: How Ashlie’s Embrace Is Helping Stillbirth Families Get More Time With Their Babies

Send Jen a Text MessageErin Maroon, the founder of Ashlie’s Embrace, a nonprofit that donates Cuddle Cots to hospitals across the U.S. Erin shares the heartbreaking story of losing her daughter Ashlie to stillbirth in 2015 after what was considered a healthy pregnancy. From the shock of those devastating words “Your daughter is dead,” to the raw, confusing hours that followed, Erin opens up about what it was like to hold her baby—and then be told that time was up.Through her own grief, Erin discovered the Cuddle Cot, a simple but powerful device that helps families spend more time with their babies after stillbirth. What started as a way to see Ashlie's name on something meaningful has grown into a mission that has placed nearly 400 Cuddle Cots in hospitals across the country.If you've ever wished for more time, or wondered how you could make a difference after your loss, this conversation is for you. It’s honest, emotional, and filled with purpose.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:What a Cuddle Cot is and why it mattersErin’s personal stillbirth story and the heartbreak of not having enough timeHow Ashlie’s Embrace started (and exploded)Why giving parents time can change the trajectory of their griefThe role of partners, grandparents, and even hospital staff in the grief journeyHow you can support families and hospitals through advocacy and donationsResources Mentioned:Ashlie’s Embrace: https://ashleysembrace.orgConnect with Ashlie’s Embrace on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and LinkedInCuddle Cot information: https://www.ashliesembrace.org/The 3-Day Experience for Moms After Baby Loss is a live workshop for moms who are grieving their baby. Over three days together, we look at how you're really doing, what this loss has touched in your life, and what to actually do when the guilt spiral starts. You'll get the live sessions, the recordings to keep, and a workbook to go with it. $27. Find it at navigatingbabyloss.com/workshop.Download my FREE "Guilt and Grief Release Journal" at navigatingbabyloss.com/journalWHERE TO FIND AND FOLLOW ME!Website-  https://www.jennifersenn.comTik Tok-https://www.tiktok.com/@navigatingbabylossInstagram-https://www.instagram.com/navigatingbabyloss/You Tube-https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz-2MCEY5PRiF6p6VB_2lxA