Breaking the Silence: Stillbirth, Grief, and the Importance of Kick Counts with Cora Bryant

EPISODE 3: Loss, Intuition, and Advocacy — Cora’s Story

In this episode, I sat down with Cora, a courageous mother who opened up about losing her son at 37 weeks pregnant. Her story is heartbreaking, but also deeply important, and I’m grateful she chose to share it with us.

We talked about:

• The silence around third trimester loss

• Why “kick counts” matter and how education is lacking

• Losing trust in the system, and how to reclaim your voice

• What true advocacy and support look like after trauma

Cora shared how her loss shaped her next birth experience and how she rebuilt trust by learning to ask questions, listen to her intuition, and find care that truly respected her.

This episode isn’t just about loss, it’s about resilience, healing, and using hard experiences to help others feel less alone. If you take one thing away from this: always trust your gut, always ask questions, and always get checked out.

Connect with Cora on TikTok: @weylynsmama

Resources mentioned:
Gestational Diabetes
Inducing for GD
Evidence on Due Dates
Inducing for Due Date
Count the Kicks

 

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