Beyond Birth

"At least..." "This too shall pass! "oh you're getting your baby! "Aren't you scared?" --- all shit not to say, especially to someone navigating pregnancy after loss. But what about the term Rainbow Baby? This colloquial term refers to a healthy baby born after loss. Sounds nice right? Today, Sharon and Liz answer a listener question about the term "Rainbow Baby" and more specifically how to support parents as they navigate pregnancy and parenting after loss. For some, there is hope and power behind the term rainbow baby. Rainbow baby is a term that people have latched onto because it's comforting, rainbows are beautiful and a sign of joy. But not every parent identifies with the term "Rainbow Baby" and frankly not everyone gets a rainbow baby.  Liz and Sharon dive into their feelings around the label of rainbow baby, parenting after loss, and tangible and sensitive ways to support those navigating pregnancy after loss.  October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. This type of pain and gri