I'm a Water Boy! | Ryan, Part 1

Bearing Birth

Join us in a conversation with Ryan, the husband of our previous guest, Cailley (Season 1, Episodes 5 & 6). This is our first episode with a non-birthing partner sharing their experience and perspective on birth, and we absolutely loved hearing Ryan’s take! This episode is just Part 1 of Ryan’s story, so come back on September 18th for Part 2!
In Part 1, Ryan walks us through what it was like to experience a miscarriage and then his wife getting pregnant again right away. He talks about what it was like to process grief and joy simultaneously and how counseling was a helpful tool for processing and increasing connection with his wife.
It was so special to hear how differently two people can experience the same situation. Ryan also talks about ways that someone might honor the loss of a baby, and what it was like preparing for the birth of his daughter. In Part 2 we will hear about Ryan's birth experience, early postpartum months and other reflections on fatherhood.

Content Warnings: Miscarriage & child loss in early pregnancy
Resources for miscarriage/child loss:

• https://www.postpartum.net/get-help/loss-grief-in-pregnancy-postpartum/
• https://safetosleep.nichd.nih.gov/resources/infant-loss
• https://www.marchofdimes.org/find-support/topics/miscarriage-loss-and-grief
• https://nationalshare.org/
• https://www.dougy.org/news-media/podcasts/grieving-a-miscarriage-leslie-browning
• https://www.postpartum.net/group/pregnancy-after-loss-support/
• https://www.miscarriageassociation.org.uk/your-feelings/supporting-someone-through-pregnancy-loss/

Other resources mentioned in episode:

• Carrot Insurance Add-On
• Bradley Method

Website: bearingbirthpodcast.com
Instagram: @BearingBirthPodcast
Email: [e-mail]
Free Bearing Birth Podcast Resources

• Birth Planning Guide
• Postpartum Support Plan
• Perinatal Resources & Information

To learn more about Jordan or her work as a postpartum doula, family photographer, or infant sleep specialist: bunandbundle.com

To learn more about Sophie or her work as a perinatal mental health therapist: midmaplestherapy.com
Share your birth story!
If you are interested in sharing your birth story with our podcast, please get in touch via email or DM us on Instagram! We’d love to hold space for your unique perspective. We can accommodate guests in-person or virtually from any location in the world!