Why Halloween Can Be Particularly Hard For Those Who Have Experienced Infertility or Pregnancy Loss- Bonus Episode

Written By Lindsay Blair

Anyone who has been through infertility or pregnancy or infant loss knows that holidays can be hard. When I was in the middle of my 7-year journey with infertility and recurrent pregnancy loss, I dreaded the holidays. I remember really investing a lot of emotional energy in preparing for Christmas and Thanksgiving, Mothers Day and Fathers Day, my Birthday and our anniversary, but one holiday that always seemed to catch me off guard was Halloween.

We don’t always think of Halloween as an especially triggering or difficult holiday, but Halloween can be ridiculously hard for anyone who is grieving.

In this episode, we’ll talk about why Halloween can be especially difficult for those of us who are grieving, and I’ll share a few ideas and tips with you to identify some ways you can really care for yourself not only today, but throughout the holiday season. 


Whether you are still in a season of waiting to be a mother or if you are a bereaved mother, I hope this episode sparks courage and ignites hope for you in the week ahead and allows you to feel seen, valued, and supported, and also let’s you know that you aren’t alone.

I know Halloween is just the first of many holidays approaching over the coming weeks. I am excited to be offering a holiday support group again this year, launching in November and taking us through January. If you could benefit from more support this holiday season, I invite you to join us for this 8-week upcoming holiday support group. In the group, we will cover topics like:

  • Preparing for and managing grief triggers

  • Strategies and coping skills 

  • Managing expectations and setting boundaries

  • Navigating relationship challenges

  • Creating a strong support system 

  • Caring for your body, heart, mind, and soul

You can learn more about holiday support groups and signups are now open now the link below. Signups will close in mid November or when all slots are filled, so if this sounds like something that would be helpful to you I would sign up today! I hope to see you there.

Lindsay Blair

Lindsay Blair is a certified Trauma Specialist, Birth and Bereavement Doula, Fertility Coach and creator of Catalyst for Courage. Lindsay understands how difficult the journeys of infertility, pregnancy loss, and pregnancy after loss can be because she’s lived them. Through her own journey of healing, Lindsay is now passionate about empowering individuals and couples to transform their suffering into a catalyst for courage no matter where they are in their fertility journey. Lindsay combines her backgrounds in trauma recovery, miscarriage and loss support, and holistic fertility coaching to support fertility from a mind-body perspective. Her approach is science-driven, evidence-based, and holistic. The journey to parenthood can be filled with many challenges, but Lindsay helps individuals and couples navigate the challenges in a way that makes them feel empowered, courageous, strong, and supported. Her coaching practice weaves together lifestyle changes, mindset shifts, and education that teaches women to understand their bodies and take their health and fertility into their own hands.

https://catalystforcourage.com/about-lindsay
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