Episode 61: Holding Space for Grief - Infant & Child Loss with Hailey L. Verrett, MSW, LCSW

19/03/2025 1h 3min

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Welcome to Birth Acadiana Podcast!Join us as we dive headfirst into the captivating world of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, all right here in our very own community. I’m your host and local perinatal chiropractor Dr. Alayna Clark joined by my dear friend and co-host and Doula Tiffany Wyatt, we’re here to bring you a treasure trove of knowledge, wisdom, and personal stories. Our mission is to empower you with the insights and understanding you need to make informed decisions on your unique path to motherhood. We know the importance of those moments when you say, “ I wish I would have known better,” and we’re here to make sure you don’t have to. This podcast is your educational guide, your friendly companion through the beautiful, sometimes challenging, but always transformative journey of pregnancy and beyond.But remember, while our podcast offers invaluable insights, every woman’s experience is as unique as her fingerprint. Always consult with your trusted healthcare provider to make choices that are best for you and your baby. So, whether you’re an expectant mother, a curious partner, or simply someone eager to learn more about the miracle of life, we’re thrilled to have you along for this incredible ride.Welcome to the Birth Acadiana Podcast- where wisdom, support, and community (aka your village) come together to light your path to motherhood.Hailey L. Verrett, MSW, LCSWOwner of HLV Clinical ServicesPerinatal and Parenthood TherapistLocated at Bloom Mental Wellness203 Energy Parkway Building 2Lafayette, LA 70508(337) 205-9725www.facebook.com/hlvclinicalserviceswww.bloomacadiana.comPERINATAL LOSS RESOURCESLOCAL/STATE RESOURCESMaddie’s FootprintsProvides financial assistance, as well as social and emotional support to families experiencing pregnancy or infant loss in the Acadiana and Greater Baton Rouge areas. Virtual support groups are available for anyone residing in Louisiana.www.maddiesfootprints.orgAylee’s AngelsProvides bereavement outfits, curated bereavement boxes/keepsakes, as well as social and emotional support to families experiencing a pregnancy, infant, or pediatric loss across the state. Support groups are held locally in Lafayette, LA.www.ayleesangels.orgRain-Bowie FoundationProvides financial assistance to families experiencing fertility struggles and strives to donate Cuddle Cots to every hospital in the state to give grieving families the gift of time with their babies.www.rainbowiefoundation.orgHolden’s HopeSupporting families of infants who have experienced long hospital stays across the state, and those experiencing perinatal loss in Southwest Louisiana.www.holdenshopeforever.orgSavannah SmilesHelping parents who have experienced the death of their baby or child. Offers financial assistance for funeral/burial expenses and emotional support/resources along the grief journey. Serving the Southeast part of the state first and helping other parts of the state as funding allows.www.savannah-smiles.orgAngel Gowns by DianeMakes and donates burial gowns and wraps for babies gone too soon by using donated wedding and formal dresses. Based out of Texas, serving Louisiana hospitals.www.facebook.com/angelgownsbydianeRed Bird MinistriesPro-life, pro-family, Catholic organization that systematically guides individuals and couples through the complexity and trauma that happens with the loss of a child from pregnancy through adulthood.www.redbird.loveHeart Strings & Angel WingsProvides clothing and other handmade items for babies in Neonatal Intensive Care Units. The items aid in comforting the babies and uplift the spirits of the baby & family members. They also offer bereavementgowns/outfits made from donated wedding dresses.www.heartstringsandangelwings.org