{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The NICU Translated Podcast","title":"21. Holding Space in the Hardest Moments: Supporting NICU Families Through Loss","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3114,"description":"Losing a baby in or after the NICU is a grief few can imagine — and one that deserves more compassionate, trauma-informed support than most families receive.\nIn this episode, I’m joined by Ashley Inclima, a doula specializing in perinatal loss and bereavement. Ashley is the founder of Tides of Life Doula, where she supports families through pregnancy, birth, and infant loss with presence, ritual, and heart-centered care.\nTogether, we talk about what it means to improve the bereavement experience for NICU families — from how healthcare professionals and doulas can show up with sensitivity, to the small actions that make an enormous difference in moments of loss. \nYou’ll hear insight on: 🌿 What compassionate presence really looks like when there are no right words 🕯️ How to honor a baby’s life — even when it feels unbearably short 💬 Simple ways to communicate with families navigating grief in the NICU 💡 How doulas and care providers can partner with hospital teams to improve bereavement careThis is a powerful and deeply needed conversation for anyone who supports NICU families — and a reminder that even in the hardest moments, there are ways to bring gentleness, respect, and light.\nNICU Support & Resources for Families and Professionals: \n\nStay connected with me @thenicutranslator on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenicutranslator/\n\nWant to learn more about how to best support NICU babies and their families before, during and after a NICU experience? Grab the FREE guide here to get started: https://app.thenicutranslator.com/5things\n\nDownload my free NICU Birth Plan Template to help your clients feel more prepared, ask informed questions, and navigate the unexpected with confidence. A supportive, easy-to-use tool for doulas, professionals, and NICU families alike: https://app.thenicutranslator.com/nicubirthplan\n\nLearn more about how you can become a Certified NICU Doula (C-ND) here: https://www.thenicutranslator.com/nicu-doula-academy\nGuest Spotlight: Ashley...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/qug-0-T_z6pZtThGyof2HRHQpSSVl_08AEwA5PpQM0Y/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9kYTYz/YTFjZGZkZDJjZDdk/N2M2ODVmOGRmODVh/NmNlZi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}