Heather Del Castillo will be sharing her home birth story & the lessons she learned from the tragic death of her first son, Miles, as well as her pregnancy after loss journey with her daughter Nora in hopes of helping other families be more aware & be able to make informed decisions about their births.   

Please feel free to share your experiences with home birth or stillbirth in the comments.  

You can connect with Heather for grief support: 

https://www.instagram.com/wellnessandgrief/ 

https://www.wellnessandgrief.com  

Please go to pushpregnancy.org or follow @PUSH for Empowered Pregnancy on social media to join the fight to end preventable stillbirths.  

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RESOURCES 

If you have suffered a stillbirth please accept our deepest, heartfelt condolences & visit pushpregnancy.org/pregnancy-infant-loss for a list of resources we recommend. Rae also has a curated support website for loss families www.thebluestcircle.com. As loss parents ourselves, we understand the nightmare you have been living through. Please know you are NOT alone. Our community is here for you! 

DISCLAIMER 

Our content is not intended as medical advice. This is general information regarding the subjects discussed, which may not apply to every person. Please consult your healthcare provider for your medical care or advice specifically tailored to your needs, symptoms and health. Your care team will have a better understanding of your pregnancy, birth and postpartum situation. Make sure you ask for their help and guidance.