Between Birth & Death: Spirit Babies, Grief & Honoring Loss with Amana Be Love

How do we hold space for both birth and death, joy and grief, beginnings and endings?In this episode of the Wombs of the World Podcast, Charlotte sits down with birth and death worker Amana, for an intimate conversation about pregnancy and infant loss, motherhood, grief, and the spiritual connections that can exist beyond death.Amana shares experiences from her work supporting families through both birth and loss, including her perspective on spirit babies and the connections some mothers experience with their babies before, during, and after pregnancy.Together, Charlotte and Amana explore:The emotional complexities of working with both birth and deathPregnancy and infant lossConnecting with spirit babiesMaking space for mystery, intuition, and spiritual experiencesNavigating grief without trying to fix or rush itRituals and practices for honoring babies who have diedSupporting mothers and families through lossFinding empowerment and trusting your internal compassThe importance of community in griefHow birth workers can more compassionately hold space for lossAt the heart of this conversation is an invitation to honor grief rather than turn away from it, and to recognize that supporting someone through loss doesn't require having the perfect words. Sometimes our most important work is simply being willing to stay present.Connect with AmanaWebsite: https://www.amanabelove.com/ Instagram: @amanabelove Become a Full Spectrum DoulaSupporting families through loss is an important part of full spectrum birth work. The Wombs of the World Full Spectrum Doula Training explores how doulas can compassionately support people through pregnancy, birth, postpartum, loss, and the many reproductive experiences that exist between and beyond them.Learn more: https://www.wombsoftheworld.com/doulatrainingIf this conversation resonated with you, follow or subscribe to the Wombs of the World Podcast wherever you're listening and consider sharing this episode with someone who may find comfort, connection, or meaning in it.Follow Wombs of the World: @wombsoftheworld Explore more: https://www.wombsoftheworld.com