Welcome to the Blindsided podcast, a source of support for those going through pregnancy, infant, or child loss. This unexpected and devastating experience can leave us wholly blindsided, not only by the event itself but also by the fact that it could happen to us or those close to us. Our mission is to provide a safe space for those who have been blindsided, to share their heartfelt stories about the babies they cherished.
Throughout these episodes, we will feature stories of dearly missed children, narrated by their mothers, birthing or non-birthing partners, fathers, siblings, or grandparents. By sharing these experiences, we aim to offer solace and guidance to those who are newly blindsided, showing that it’s possible to endure and find hope, knowing that others have been through similar journeys and comprehend their pain.
Our goal is to resonate with individuals who seek understanding and hope during these challenging times of grief.
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Welcome to the Blindsided podcast, a source of support for those going through pregnancy, infant, or child loss. This unexpected and devastating experience can leave us wholly blindsided, not only by the event itself but also by the fact that it could happen to us or those close to us. Our mission is to provide a safe space for those who have been blindsided, to share their heartfelt stories about the babies they cherished.
Throughout these episodes, we will feature stories of dearly missed children, narrated by their mothers, birthing or non-birthing partners, fathers, siblings, or grandparents. By sharing these experiences, we aim to offer solace and guidance to those who are newly blindsided, showing that it’s possible to endure and find hope, knowing that others have been through similar journeys and comprehend their pain.
Our goal is to resonate with individuals who seek understanding and hope during these challenging times of grief.
After Ana tragically lost her son Owen to stillbirth on October 3, 2015, she redirected her focus towards advocacy, prevention, education, and raising awareness. Active under the moniker "Still My Son" on social media platforms, she draws strength and encouragement from the loss community as she tirelessly strives for change in honor of all infants who left too soon.
While nothing could replace the longing for her son in her arms, Ana channels her maternal love into activism and serves as Co-Director of Medical Innovation & Advancement for PUSH for Empowered Pregnancy [https://www.pushpregnancy.org/], a stillbirth prevention non-profit she co-founded with other grieving families in 2021. As a member of the Count the Kicks Influencer Advisory Board [https://countthekicks.org/team-member/ana-vick/], she spearheads initiatives aimed at engaging Latinx/Spanish-speaking communities, ensuring that every parent receives essential fetal movement education to safeguard their babies. Ana also advocates for the adoption of placental measurement, known as EPV, as a standard prenatal care practice to mitigate the risk of stillbirth in babies with undersized placentas. Furthermore, she promotes "Womb Wisdom" through her educational initiative, Sacred Birth Circle, where she conducts interviews with maternal health experts and birthing parents, equipping families with knowledge for their pregnancy and childbirth journeys.
Ana's Instagram @stillmyson [https://www.instagram.com/stillmyson/]
Also, you can follow her work @sacredbirthcircle [https://www.instagram.com/sacredbirthcircle/]
and @stillcountsorg [https://www.instagram.com/stillcountsorg/]
Get info about Count The Kicks [https://countthekicks.org/], plus their free app, for fetal movement & kick counting
Rainbow Clinic & Pregnancy After Loss Provider training [https://www.pushpregnancy.org/rainbow-clinic] at Push Pregnancy (Contact us for a free training code courtesy of Ana, until 3/1/24!!).
The Blindsided
Welcome to the Blindsided podcast, a source of support for those going through pregnancy, infant, or child loss. This unexpected and devastating experience can leave us wholly blindsided, not only by the event itself but also by the fact that it could happen to us or those close to us. Our mission is to provide a safe space for those who have been blindsided, to share their heartfelt stories about the babies they cherished.
Throughout these episodes, we will feature stories of dearly missed children, narrated by their mothers, birthing or non-birthing partners, fathers, siblings, or grandparents. By sharing these experiences, we aim to offer solace and guidance to those who are newly blindsided, showing that it’s possible to endure and find hope, knowing that others have been through similar journeys and comprehend their pain.
Our goal is to resonate with individuals who seek understanding and hope during these challenging times of grief.
