Meet Carmen, an RN, yogi, author, farmer from Canada and most importantly, mama to 7 angel babies. As she begun her journey of motherhood with a missed miscarriage, she started documenting her thoughts and feelings in the form of a diary to the baby she'd lost. Take a listen to learn how this cathartic outlet evolved into a book she would later publish and then create an instagram page to guide others through pregnancy loss.

Instagram: @adiarytoourbabies
Website: adiarytoourbabies.squarespace.com
email: c_dirven@hotmail.com

47. Amber & Kenzie: The Origin Story of the Non-profit, 'Held In Hope'

Baylee lost her second pregnancy at 10 weeks. This personal devastation completely altered her perception of miscarriage, stillbirth and infant loss as she yearned for compassion and understanding. She created this podcast as Mrs. Utah America to serve as a resource of conversation and community. Butterflies have been symbolic for her in this journey which is why she chose the imagery of metamorphosis to organize the interview format: 
Caterpillar phase: what life was like before
Chrysalis phase: the climax &amp; ooey gooey mess of the loss
Butterfly phase: the changes and beauty that have emerged