The Best Birth Podcast Episode 38 - Forget Me Not - Grieving Child Loss with Doula McKenzie Mott

Forget Me Not - Grieving Child Loss with Doula McKenzie Mott

INTERVIEW OVERVIEW
McKenzie Mott, a birth and bereavement doula, shares her personal journey of becoming a doula and experiencing the loss of her son. She emphasizes the importance of quality support for families going through grief and provides resources for bereaved parents. McKenzie also discusses the role of a bereavement doula in providing guidance and support during the grieving process. She encourages parents to create legacies and find ways to remember their child, and highlights the strength and resilience that comes from living for their children's memory.

TAKEAWAYS
Grief lasts a lifetime, and it's important to find ways to remember and celebrate the life of a lost child. Bereavement doulas can provide guidance and support during the grieving process, helping parents navigate funeral arrangements and offering resources for coping with grief.Creating legacies and traditions, such as birthdays and holidays, can help keep the memory of a child alive. Supporting bereaved parents requires compassion, understanding, and avoiding insensitive comments or questions. Living for the memory of a lost child can bring strength and purpose to parents' lives.

WORDS OF WISDOM
He took a big deep breath in and then he just fell into sleep, into dying.Grief lasts. It will last my whole life. Just be gentle and just think about your own children and how you would feel if one of them died today.

CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction: McKenzie Mott's Journey
12:10 Experiencing Loss: Theo's Story
23:54 Navigating Grief: Finding Strength and Coping Strategies
28:40 The Role of a Bereavement Doula: Providing Guidance and Support
36:46 Creating Legacies: Remembering and Celebrating Lost Children

TALKING POINTS
birth doula, bereavement doula, grief, loss, support, resources, legacy, celebration of life

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