Stillbirth and Neonatal Loss, With Madee Hoban
In Episode 5 of Sanamama, Madee shares her profound journey through motherhood, loss, and the complexities of grief. Recounting her experience of raising five boys, including the heartbreaking loss of two of them, Albert and Freddie. From the joy of pregnancy and birth to the heartbreak of stillbirth and neonatal loss, Madee speaks with raw honesty about grief, resilience, and the power of community support.Together, they explore the trauma of navigating the medical system, making impossible decisions, and facing life after loss. Madee also reflects on the strength that motherhood demands, the tenderness of saying goodbye, and how she continues to show up for her living children while holding space for her spirit babies.This episode is an offering of solidarity for anyone navigating child loss, a reminder that grief and love coexist, and that we are never alone in our stories.Follow Madee on instagram @something_about_madeeFollow Sanamama on instagram @sanamama_____________Thank you for listening to Sanamama. This space exists because the journey of motherhood, especially through loss is one no one should have to walk alone. If you’ve experienced baby loss, whether recently or long ago, please know that you are not alone.If you’re here to listen, to learn, or to better understand, thank you. Talking about baby loss shouldn’t be taboo, and by holding space for these stories, we help break the silence.The Sanamama Podcast discusses pregnancy, birth, loss, death and may contain conversations around autopsy and funerals. If any of these themes are triggering to you, please pause this episode and revisit it at a later date.If today’s episode has triggered you or brought up any difficult emotions, please be gentle with yourself and do not be afraid to reach out to someone for support such as a trusted friend, a counselor, support group, or an organization that understands this kind of loss. You deserve to be heard, held, and supported.Rednose on 1300 308 307Lifeline on 13 11 44Panda on 1300 726 306