Birth Ease™
Loss Support Podcast
Hosted by Michelle Smith, CHt, SBDC, BCE, CCA.
Ann Pearson and author Margaret Scofield share with Michelle the journey behind the much-needed book I Love You Still: A Memorial Baby Book, which was inspired by the loss of Ann's daughter, Riley, due to miscarriage. I Love You Still is a first-of-its-kind baby memory book made for moms experiencing a miscarriage, stillbirth, or newborn loss- no matter how long ago that loss took place. It is a treasured keepsake to create a tangible way to document and honor the baby's life, no matter how brief.
Margaret explains the obstacles that were holding her book—and other books on perinatal bereavement—back from mainstream publication. Shockingly, there is not a literary categorization code (both medical and popular) on the topic of perinatal loss. These codes are the system through which all print and digital materials are categorized. The BISAC codes list is the preeminent literary categorization tool that is used to organize everything from online search results to bookstore layouts.
Landscape of Loss: Haven the Podcast
Hosted by Jen Burgard, Haven Founder and Executive Director
During today’s episode, we are joined by two guests. When Margaret Scofield learned about her friend, Ann Pearson’s pregnancy loss, she was moved to offer her meaningful comfort. Having failed to find any relevant books on the market with which to do that, she felt motivated to write and publish her own baby book to honor the children lost in pregnancy and infancy. Join us today to hear both women’s stories, and how Margaret made sure that the book was every bit as beautiful as every other journal on the market. You’ll learn all the ins and outs of the publishing process, and the obstacle of having no relevant BISAC code to categorize the book. This resource is relevant for newly grieving parents, as well as people who have experienced the loss of a child in the past. Join us to hear what makes the book so special, and how you can use it to bring comfort to the grieving mother in your life today.