“Our Hearts Were Already So Invested” — Deanna on Miscarriage and the Long Road to Pregnancy After Loss
In this episode, Deanna shares the story of her miscarriage during an already emotionally heavy season — planning a wedding in the middle of COVID, navigating infertility, and finally seeing two pink lines. Her pregnancy loss unfolded quickly, quietly, and just days before a major life milestone, forcing her to carry grief alongside celebration. We talk about trusting intuition, the complicated nature of early miscarriage, and how pregnancy after loss reshaped her understanding of motherhood, healing, and care.
We talk about:
Experiencing miscarriage just days before a wedding
Early pregnancy loss and the validity of early grief
Trusting intuition and body awareness during pregnancy
Navigating milestones while grieving
Pregnancy after loss and becoming a mother
How loss changes identity and life direction
Bringing lived experience into motherhood and caregiving
Holding grief and gratitude at the same time
This episode is a powerful reminder that grief doesn’t follow timelines — and that even early loss can leave a lasting mark. It’s a story about honoring intuition, making space for sorrow, and finding your way into motherhood after loss.
Get to Know Deanna:
Deanna is a registered nurse, mother of two, and perinatal support provider living in Newtonville, Ontario. After experiencing miscarriage and pregnancy after loss, her personal journey deeply shaped the way she shows up for families in the early stages of parenthood. Through her work, she brings empathy, presence, and lived understanding to the care she offers parents navigating both joy and grief.
Instagram: @dee.themamacoach
Website: deanna-kennedy.themamacoach.com
Life With a Baby: lifewithababy.com
Still Held: @still.held
