77: Self-Tending After Pregnancy Loss: Author Eileen Rosete Shares Comforting Rituals
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In this episode, we sit down with author Eileen Rosete to discuss her personal journey through pregnancy loss and her upcoming book, "To Tend and to Hold: Honoring Our Bodies, Our Needs, and Our Grief Through Pregnancy and Infant Loss." Eileen shares her experiences, discusses the gaps in pregnancy loss care, and introduces the concept of "self-tending" as a gentle approach to healing.
Timestamps
[00:00] - Introduction and welcome
[02:15] - Eileen shares her personal experiences with pregnancy loss
[05:30] - The impact of compassionate healthcare during pregnancy loss
[08:45] - Discussion on the lack of standardized training for pregnancy loss care
[12:20] - The vision that inspired Eileen's book "To Tend and to Hold"
[16:40] - Introduction to the concept of "self-tending"
[20:15] - The importance of language and rituals in the healing process
[24:30] - Eileen's call for change in pregnancy loss care
[28:50] - Discussion on the upcoming release of "To Tend and to Hold"
[32:10] - Closing thoughts and where to find Eileen's work
Quotes from the Episode
- "Two early pregnancy losses is how I like to refer to it now." - Eileen Rosete
- "There really is no standardized training for all kinds of healing and health practitioners who work with pregnancy, which is pretty bananas." - Eileen Rosete
- "Self-tending to me can be as simple as taking a moment to wash your face before you start your day." - Eileen Rosete
Resources Mentioned
- Eileen Rosete's upcoming book: "To Tend and to Hold: Honoring Our Bodies, Our Needs, and Our Grief Through Pregnancy and Infant Loss" (Release date: October 22)
- Heng Ou's book: "The First 40 Days"
- Tammy Lynn Kent's work on women's health
About Eileen Rosete
Eileen Rosete is an author, therapist, and advocate for improved pregnancy loss care. Her personal experiences with pregnancy loss have led her to
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