In this deeply personal journey, Kelly shares the struggles of infertility, multiple miscarriages, and the emotional toll of years of treatments. From unexplained infertility to the eventual birth of three children, the path was filled with heartache, doubt, and uncertainty. Yet, through it all, there is a message of hope. One day, the weight of infertility may lift, and peace can be found in the midst of the struggle.

In honor of Infertility Awareness Week, Adrieanna Kucher shares her story of fertility struggles, including multiple miscarriages and the emotional challenges she faced. After a traumatic loss in March 2025, she sought counselling and found support through the Butterfly Run. Living with PCOS has added its own difficulties, but she continues to hold onto hope. Her message is one of solidarity for others on a similar journey, reminding them that their grief, feelings, and hope

Infertility is often invisible, but its impact is anything but. In this honest reflection, Hilary Walton shares the emotional, physical, and financial toll of trying to conceive—and the quiet strength it takes to keep going. A powerful reminder that behind everyday faces are stories of loss, resilience, and the need for support.

After experiencing multiple miscarriages and the end of a relationship, Kim embarked on a fertility journey filled with challenges, heartbreak, and unexpected discoveries. Through treatments, personal growth, and the support of the Butterfly Run community, Kim found strength in connection and hope for the future. This blog shares Kim's story of resilience, the lessons learned along the way, and my unwavering desire to become a mother, despite the obstacles faced.

For many women, driving during pregnancy is completely safe and part of everyday life. But pregnancy brings physical changes such as fatigue, nausea, swelling, and discomfort. These can sometimes make time behind the wheel more challenging. As your body changes, it’s important to pay attention to how you’re feeling. If sitting comfortably becomes difficult, or you’re struggling to stay focused on the road, it may be time to adjust your routine or ask someone else to drive. Yo

Learn how full-spectrum doulas support people through miscarriage, abortion, and loss with trauma-informed care. Discover Brood’s free-access Miscarriage & Early Loss Course for those facing financial barriers.

After years of infertility treatments, Kirsten Sherlock and her husband chose to stop trying to conceive. She shares the grief of unexpected childlessness and the journey toward healing through therapy, community, and self-compassion. Now a counsellor, she supports others facing similar loss and offers a compassionate space to find meaning and joy beyond parenthood.

After losing her daughter Scarlett moments before birth, Lynn Farrales describes how grief shifted from an abstract idea to a full-body, life-altering experience. The loss shattered her identity and reshaped how she holds joy, sorrow, relationships, and healing. Through rituals, symbols like snowdrops, and rejecting forced positivity, she honours grief as an essential part of being wholly human.

My sweet Sylas 🤍, 2026 is here, and I’m not ready. I’m not ready to leave you in 2025. You came into 2024 and we welcomed 2025 together. We took this picture right at midnight. You stayed with us into mid January, long enough to wrap our hearts in your love. And now the thought of stepping into a year that doesn’t have you in it feels unbearable. It feels wrong. It feels scary. It feels empty. I don’t want to let go of you. I don’t think I ever will. I love seeing your name

After losing her son Marshall, Alanna Knobben learned that healing after child loss comes through connection, remembrance, and redefinition. Connecting with others brings understanding and hope, remembrance keeps loved ones present in our lives, and redefinition allows us to rebuild, honoring both love and loss as we learn to live forward.

Our story began with love and loss—multiple miscarriages, a stillbirth, and the emotional weight of pregnancy after loss. Through grief and healing, we saw how many women face similar struggles without enough support. Baby Bean Consulting was created to change that, offering compassionate guidance, clarity, and empowerment for women navigating miscarriage, birth trauma, or pregnancy after loss.

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