BACKTALK: Pregnancy & Loss

BACKTalk Podcast by Successful Black Parenting Magazine

It's not talked about enough but there are times when a mom might lose her pregnancy, whether in utero or a stillbirth. Research has shown that African American women experience all types of pregnancy loss more often than white women. This includes miscarriage as well as stillbirth, preterm birth, and infant death. The reasons why have baffled scientists for decades.

When a mother loses her baby, everyone around her grieves but often doesn't know what to say creating a space where the mother can feel alone. These moms need support and support is available. Sadija A. Smiley, is the Founder and CEO of Stillborn and Infant Loss Support (SAILS), dedicated to raising awareness and creating a supportive environment for families who have experienced a stillbirth, pregnancy or infant loss. SAILS was created to honor the life of her daughter, Ivyanna Salene, who was born sleeping on November 13, 2003. Sadija has spent the last 18 years serving in non-profit organizations to improve the quality of life outcomes for under-served, minority, and low-income communities. She will help moms who have babies born sleeping cope and help others know how to support them.

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