Ep 196. How to Support Yourself or Someone You Love After Pregnancy Loss

Have you ever felt like you were supposed to just move on after pregnancy loss?

So many mums are told to “be grateful”, to stay positive, or to focus on the next step. But grief doesn’t follow a tidy timeline. It lingers, it reshapes us, and it deserves space to be felt.

In this heartfelt conversation, Dr Renee White sits down with Dr Bianca Mastromanno, a Clinical Psychologist who has dedicated her career to supporting individuals and couples through the emotional terrain of pregnancy loss, pregnancy after loss, and early parenthood. Together, they talk about what real healing looks like, the kind that makes room for sadness, love, and everything in between.

Bianca brings both her professional expertise and lived experience to this episode, offering a deeply compassionate perspective for anyone navigating grief, fear, or the uncertainty that often comes with trying again after loss. This is a conversation for mums, partners, and support people who want to understand how to approach pregnancy loss with empathy, courage, and care.

You’ll hear about:

• The biggest myths about grief that keep mums stuck and silent
• How shame can show up after pregnancy loss and gentle ways to move through it
• What trauma-informed care really means for postpartum support
• The conversations every couple should have before pregnancy or birth
• Why self-compassion, not perfection, is the foundation of mental health for both parent and child

Dr Bianca’s insights are tender, real, and full of hope. This episode is a reminder that healing doesn’t mean forgetting or moving on. It’s about learning to carry your grief with love and surrounding yourself with people who see and support you through it.

If you’ve experienced loss yourself, or if someone you care about has, this episode offers the understanding, language, and practical tools to feel less alone in it.

Resources & Links

📲 Connect with Renee on Instagram: @fillyourcup_

🌐 Learn more about Dr Renee White and explore Fill Your Cup Doula services

🍪 Treat yourself with our Chocolate + Goji lactation cookies

💬 Connect with Dr Bianca Mastromanno:

Instagram | @drbiancamastromanno

Website | drbiancamastromanno.com.au

Download Bianca’s free Pregnancy Loss Guide

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• The Whole-Brain Child by Dan Siegel
• Parenting from the Inside Out by Dan Siegel
• The Baby Loss Guide by Zoe Clark-Coates
• Pink Elephants Support Network
• PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia)
• Time to Talk TFMR Podcast

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