Real Talk on Resilience: Navigating Infant Loss and Birth Trauma with Ashley Nerison

EPISODE 17: Birth Trauma, Loss, and Honoring Everly’s Story — with Ashley Nerison

This episode comes with a heartfelt trigger warning, as it includes discussion of traumatic birth and infant loss. I sat down with Ashley—a strong, honest mom who shared her story of losing her daughter, Everly, after a planned home birth that took a devastating turn.

We talked about:

• The planning and intention behind choosing home birth

• The moment labor shifted and the silence that followed

• How a shoulder dystocia changed everything in an instant

• The NICU stay, Everly’s five days of life, and the grief that followed

• The lack of postpartum support and the importance of informed care

• What Ashley wants families and birth workers to know about real risk and preparation

Ashley’s courage to tell Everly’s story is a reminder that every family deserves honest, transparent care—and that birth conversations must include both beauty and heartbreak.

Please take care of your heart as you listen.

 

Connect with me!
TikTok - @tracidoula4 
Instagram - tracidoula 
Facebook - tracidoula 
Website - https://tracidoula.com