In this deeply personal episode, Brittany shares the story of her son Mason and the day she went to the hospital in labor expecting a healthy baby, only to be told there was no heartbeat. She walks us through the shock of full-term stillbirth, the deafening silence in the operating room during her C-section, and the heartbreaking reality of holding her stillborn baby instead of hearing his first cry. Her honesty shines a light on the invisible trauma of stillbirth, pregnancy loss, and the way grief reshapes every part of life for loss parents.
Brittany opens up about life as a mom to both a living child and a baby in Heaven, navigating milestones, triggers, and the hard questions from her three-year-old who wonders why his brother can’t “just wake up.” She shares how compassionate nurses helped her through the worst days of her life, and how even simple things—like a first trip back to Target or seeing pregnant women—became overwhelming after stillbirth. Brittany talks about the mantra “not my baby, not my story,” the pressure she feels during October’s remembrance events, and the ongoing work of giving herself grace in a world that expects parents to move on quickly after pregnancy loss. She describes the loneliness that so often follows loss, the pressure to “be okay,” and how therapy, faith, and connecting with other loss moms have helped her find her footing again. Along the way, she offers compassionate insight into mental health after stillbirth and why both pregnancy loss awareness and stillbirth awareness matter so deeply.
Out of her pain, Brittany created Mason’s Way, offering pregnancy loss support for loss moms and custom memorial bracelets that give families a tangible way to carry their babies with them. Her work is a beautiful example of turning pain into purpose and creating safe, validating spaces for parents grieving a stillborn baby.
If you’ve experienced stillbirth, pregnancy loss, or are walking alongside someone who has, this conversation will help you feel seen, understood, and less alone. Brittany’s story is a powerful reminder that love for our babies never ends—and that there is space for both lifelong grief and life after loss.