Baby Loss, Grief & Love
Kelly Wells
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Baby Loss, Grief & Love is hosted by Kelly Wells MBACP, founder and CEO of Making Miracles Charity, a counselling specialist in pregnancy, birth trauma, and baby loss. The podcast discusses trauma and loss, offering support and resources for families affected by baby loss. It provides access to self-help and therapy for those who may live outside the charity's service area.
Epizódok
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S9, E2 - Supporting families affected by Trisomy 13 & Trisomy 18 16.06.2026 42pSend us Fan Mail On this weeks episode Kelly welcomes Sonia, from the Soft Uk Charity. SOFT UK is the leading charity in the United Kingdom dedicated to supporting families affected by Trisomy 13 (Patau’s Syndrome) and Trisomy 18 (Edwards’ Syndrome). Sonia, shares her deeply personal story of the loss of her son, Dhian who was diagnosed with Trisomy 13 (Patau’s Syndrome) shortly after birth. Sonia opens up about navigating grief, cherishing the time she had with her son and how her expe...
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S9, E1 - In memory of Noah, Trisomy 13 (Patau syndrome) 02.06.2026 1óSend us Fan Mail On this weeks episode Kelly welcomes Matthew Efird to the podcast. In this deeply moving episode, Matthew shares the story of his son Noah, who died from Trisomy 13 (Patau syndrome) on March 9th, 2020, the life-changing journey of grief that followed. From Georgia, America, Matthew opens up about the devastating reality of losing a baby, the fog of grief and how profoundly it changed his ability to function, communicate, and navigate everyday life in the way he us...
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S8, E9 - Let's start at the very beginning (Making Miracles Charity) 03.02.2026 38pSend us Fan Mail On this week’s episode, Kelly was welcomed on 'The Worst Girl Gang Ever' to share her powerful journey and the story behind Making Miracles. She opens up about how it all began, the inspiration behind the organisation and the vital services we provide to support families. A heartfelt conversation about resilience, purpose and turning compassion into action. To find out more about Making Miracles and how we can help the Baby Loss community please visit www.makingmiracles...
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S8, E8 - Funerals (Information & Support) ITV news about the importance of providing funeral support for baby's born under 24 weeks 20.01.2026 29pSend us Fan Mail In this weeks episode, Kelly is joined by team member Hayley. In this deeply emotional episode, they talk openly about baby loss, baby funerals and the painful lack of information many families face during the most unimaginable time of their lives. Making Miracles Charity, who will also be appearing on ITV Regional News this week (19th - 23rd January 2026), to discuss funerals for babies born under 24 weeks’ gestation. Currently, the Children’s Funeral Fund does not cover fun...
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S8, E7 - Stillbirth and Relationships 05.01.2026 49pSend us Fan Mail In this week’s episode Kelly welcomes Louise to the podcast. Louise bravely shares her story of stillbirth and the sudden, traumatic loss of her baby, Silky. What began as early labour quickly turned into every parent’s worst nightmare when, in the birthing suite, Silky’s heartbeat became difficult to locate. Within moments, Louise and her husband Bruce were told their baby had died. The cause was a placenta abruption, Louise had no warning signs and no symptoms. Louise opens...
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S8, E6 - Validation - Part 2 'It start with us' 23.12.2025 39pSend us Fan Mail On this weeks episode Kelly follows on from episode 5 Validation Part 1 by exploring all the feelings that were mentioned. For many, validation is also about self-permission and giving yourself the right to grieve openly or privately, to remember anniversaries, to challenge someones behaviour or maybe to understand what you are feeling and why? Baby loss changes a person. It reshapes who you are, your relationships and you may feel lost in a world you once knew. Kelly o...
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S8, E5 - Validation (Part 1) It starts with us 09.12.2025 26pSend us Fan Mail On this weeks episode Kelly explores the importance of validation after baby loss, the validation of your grief, your feelings and your experience. How often do we ask “How am I?” Today, we turn toward that question with honesty and compassion. Kelly talks about what it really means to take responsibility for our own wellbeing, not in a heavy or blaming way, but in a nurturing and empowering way. Healing has to start with us: with the way we speak to ourselves, the care...
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S8, E4 - Uterine rupture, birth trauma & neonatal death 25.11.2025 1óSend us Fan Mail On this weeks episode Kelly welcomes Ruby to the podcast. Ruby joins us all the way from the South of France and shares her journey through birth trauma, and the loss of her son, Otto. At 35 weeks, Ruby experienced an emergency C-section after a rare uterine rupture, events that left her in complete shock, fighting both mental and physical pain. Her son, Otto, was born with severe brain damage, unable to breathe on his own and facing a life of constant suffering. With l...
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S8, E3 - The unimaginable pain of two stillbirth 11.11.2025 1ó 6pSend us Fan Mail On the week's episode Kelly welcomes Tayler to the podcast, who is all the way from the USA. After experiencing the unimaginable pain of two stillbirth, Nori Jane and Sylvie Bea, Tayler shares her journey through grief. As a trained counsellor and therapist, she found herself on the other side of support facing not only the loss of her babies but also the loss of friendships, family connections, financial stability and tested her relationship with her husband. In this deeply ...
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S8, E2 - Turning Pain into Purpose (MMCT) 30.09.2025 23pSend us Fan Mail Kelly is joined by Jack, who leads our charity football team, the Making Miracles Charity Team (MMCT). Jack manages the team in memory of his daughter, Harper, and in this episode he opens up about the journey he and his partner, Melissa, have been through and what the team truly means to them. The MMCT provides not only a space for fun and football, but also a place of support. Importantly, it’s open to everyone, whether you’ve experienced baby loss or simply want to stand a...
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S8,E1 - BLAW 2025 16.09.2025 21pSend us Fan Mail Welcome to Season 8! In this week’s episode, Kelly and Hayley open up an important conversation about Baby Loss Awareness Week. They explore what the week represents, why it holds such deep meaning for Making Miracles / the baby loss community and how you can take part in raising awareness and showing support. Whether you’ve been personally affected, know someone who has or simply want to understand more, this episode offers compassion, insight and ways to get involved. About...
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S7, E12 - Benefits of Hypnotherapy 17.06.2025 43pSend us Fan Mail On this weeks episode Kelly welcomes Mike Blown, MM Counsellor and MBACP Clinical Hypnotherapist to the podcast. Kelly and Mike discuss Mike’s personal experience of baby loss, men’s mental health and the amazing benefits of Hypnotherapy, a new service for MM. Mike opens up about his loss and how it affected him as a person, a man and his relationship with his wife. Kelly and Mike discuss misconceptions around Hypnotherapy, the myths and the amazing benefits it pr...
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S7, E11 - There’s Nothing Louder than The Silence of a Stillborn 03.06.2025 47pSend us Fan Mail On this weeks episode Kelly welcomes an international listener, Serena, to the Podcast. The lovely Serena, from Canada, is also a fellow podcasters and hosts 'The Still Hopeful Podcast' Serena is Mummy to Christopher, who was stillborn at full term, and to her rainbow baby, Veronica. Through Serena's grief, emotional struggles and overwhelmed by pregnancy after loss she created her podcast to reach families that would understand the situation. Serena bravely opens up to...
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S7, E10 - Granny Isobel 20.05.2025 23pSend us Fan Mail On this weeks episode Kelly welcomes Granny Isobel to the podcast. Isobel wanted to come on the podcast in memory of her granddaughter, Olivia Rose. Kelly and Isobel discuss the benefits of counselling and Isobel wants to spread awareness for other grieving grandparents. Isobel shares that last year they lost multiple family members then sadly lost Olivia Rose. Isobel explains how awful that year was for them all and their life left like it had just stopped. Making Miracles p...
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S7, E9 - Incompetent Cervix & Extremely Rare Infection 06.05.2025 53pSend us Fan Mail On this weeks episode Kelly welcomes Megan to the Podcast. Megan is from Surrey, England and sadly lost her baby girl, Clara, 2024 at 17 weeks pregnant due to an incompetent cervix and infection. Megan has a very unique story and wanted to come on to raise awareness and connect with anyone that has experienced the same. During Megan's pregnancy she experienced a lot of uncertainty and trauma. After a lot of investigation around Clara's loss, the medical professionals found so...
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S7, E8 - A dads grief 22.04.2025 40pSend us Fan Mail On this weeks episode Kelly welcomes Stephen to the Podcast. Stephen bravely opens up about his grief, his feelings and speaks out for all grieving dads. Stephen shares it was only after watching the Disney film "Inside Out 2" that he realised how much his anxiety was taking over who he was. For many years Stephen dealt with so much trauma and multiple loss that he became very distant. Stephen explains that he reached out to Making Miracles for support and shares how mu...
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S7, E7 - In memory of Jaxon 08.04.2025 1ó 28pSend us Fan Mail On this weeks episode Kelly welcomes Kim to the podcast. Kim wanted to come on and share her story in memory of her son Jaxon. Kim opens up to Kelly and shares her story of pregnancy / birth trauma, all the complications she and Jaxon faced and how they lost Jaxon. Early on in Kims pregnancy Jaxon was diagnosed with exomphalos. (Omphalocele, also known as exomphalos, is a rare birth defect that occurs when the abdominal wall doesn't form properly early in pregnancy. This allo...
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S7, E6 - Fundraise for Making Miracles 24.03.2025 29pSend us Fan Mail This weeks episode brings a slightly different feel. Kelly and Hayley discuss Making Miracles, the important work we do and all our fundraising opportunities. You can access local, national & worldwide events. PARTICIPATION IS EVERYTHING Get fit, challenge yourself, raise awareness and funds for a great cause. As a Birth Trauma & Baby Bereavement Care Charity, we offer families support following pregnancy trauma and baby loss. We believe that no one should feel ...
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S7, E5 - Trauma & Pregnancy After Loss 10.03.2025 1ó 5pSend us Fan Mail On this week episode Kelly welcome Amy to the podcast. Amy joins us from Newcastle and wants to spread awareness around birth trauma, loss and staying positive. Amy relives her journey of trauma, the loss of her two babies Joe & Joelle and pregnancy after loss. Amy suffered with preterm pre-labour rupture of membranes (PPROM) that's when your waters break before 37 weeks of pregnancy. Amy shares that, even after her losses, she still sees pregnancy as an absolutely ...
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S7, E4 - Multiple Early Miscarriage 24.02.2025 47pSend us Fan Mail On this weeks episode Kelly welcomes Emily to the podcast. Emily has sadly used our counselling support service multiple times due to 7 miscarriages with multiple complications. Emily opens up about how mentally tough it was to work on the maternity ward whilst she was grieving. She loved her job but for her own mental health she had to take a step back. Kelly and Emily discuss the lack of education and support around early miscarriage and they touch upon the importance...
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