S9E25: Stillbirth at 38 Weeks: Serena’s Story of Loss, Grief and Hope

: In this deeply moving episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, we welcome Serena, a courageous mother from Toronto, who shares the heartbreaking story of losing her son Christopher to stillbirth at 38 weeks after a seemingly healthy pregnancy.Serena opens up about the shock of umbilical cord complications (umbilical cord stricture), navigating postpartum grief without a baby, and how she found the strength to honour Christopher’s short but meaningful life. She also reflects on the unique challenges of pregnancy after loss, the anxiety of trying to conceive again, and the bittersweet joy of welcoming her rainbow baby, Veronica.Together, we explore themes of:Stillbirth at full term – the devastating reality of late pregnancy lossGrieving and honouring a baby gone too soon – memory-making, rituals, and signs from loved onesParenting after loss – balancing joy for a rainbow baby with the grief of what was lostMental health after baby loss – postpartum recovery, therapy, and coping with traumaFaith, spirituality, and signs – how belief, mediums, and community help in the healing journeyBreaking the silence around stillbirth and pregnancy loss – why these stories must be sharedSerena also talks about creating her own platform, The Still Hopeful Podcast, where she supports other bereaved parents navigating the same unimaginable path.✨ This conversation is raw, honest, and full of hope. Whether you’re a parent who has experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, infant loss, or pregnancy after loss, or you support someone who has, this episode is a powerful reminder that grief and love can coexist.About The Worst Girl Gang EverThe Worst Girl Gang Ever is a real, honest, and emotive podcast that covers the heartbreaking subject of miscarriage, infertility, and baby loss. Expect raw conversations about unspoken experiences, hosted by TWGGE founders Bex Gunn and Laura Buckingham. This show aims to break the silence and open dialogue around miscarriage and pregnancy loss. No more shame, no more taboo—let’s change the narrative for future generations.Support and Resources:Access The WarriorshipThe Warriorship is our free peer to peer membership platform, connecting you with others who ‘just get it’ through whats app groups, online drop in sessions, a book club, creative workshops and informative webinars. Join now and instantly connect with others who understand the challenges you face.⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theworstgirlgangever.co.uk/membership/ ⁠⁠Our bookWe are here to tell you that you are entitled to grieve, and that your grief is not disproportionate to your loss. We are here to open up the dialogue around miscarriage, so we don’t perpetuate the shame, judgement and isolation so many of us feel following pregnancy loss. We are here to equip you with knowledge, tools and guidance to support and help you in whatever way you need.⁠⁠https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/0008524998/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?ie=UTF8&⁠⁠We are The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation. We’re all about bringing people together who are going through the tough stuff — baby loss, infertility, and everything in between — and making sure no one has to face it alone. Our community is full of honesty, compassion, and real talk, offering support, understanding, and hope when it’s needed most. You can find out more and connect with us over at www.theworstgirlgangever.co.uk