Perinatal Loss Support
Sean Hoke, Perinatal Loss Doula
Perinatal loss is something nobody likes to think about. Pregnancy is supposed to be a joyful time, full of anticipation and hope. The thought of a different outcome is almost unbearable. And yet, 1 in 4 pregnancies in the US end in miscarriage or stillbirth. This statistic is rarely discussed in doctors’ or midwives’ offices, or around the dinner table. It can feel as if nobody understands or cares about the agony these losses can bring.
When my first son was born still in 2013, I was confronted with a myriad of choices, some practical, some emotional, and I realized it was almost impossible to navigate this intense situation whilst in a state of shock and grief. And if I couldn’t, then chances are, others were paralyzed by their heartache as well.
If you are in sorrow, perhaps I can help. Trained in Holding Space for Pregnancy Loss as well as Group Peer Support Facilitation, my perinatal loss support can assist you in walking through this time. Grief never goes away completely, but a trusted, experienced guide can make a difference. Through advocacy, knowledge sharing, and practical suggestions, together we can unravel the complex web of emotions loss can bring.
To contact me about services, please fill out this brief form. This form can be submitted by a provider, nurse, friend, or family member with permission from the birthing person, and I will reach out as soon as possible.
To learn more about the Group Peer Support model, please visit the Group Peer Support website
To learn more about Holding Space for Pregnancy Loss, please visit the Institute for the Study of Birth Breath and Death
When my first son was born still in 2013, I was confronted with a myriad of choices, some practical, some emotional, and I realized it was almost impossible to navigate this intense situation whilst in a state of shock and grief. And if I couldn’t, then chances are, others were paralyzed by their heartache as well.
If you are in sorrow, perhaps I can help. Trained in Holding Space for Pregnancy Loss as well as Group Peer Support Facilitation, my perinatal loss support can assist you in walking through this time. Grief never goes away completely, but a trusted, experienced guide can make a difference. Through advocacy, knowledge sharing, and practical suggestions, together we can unravel the complex web of emotions loss can bring.
To contact me about services, please fill out this brief form. This form can be submitted by a provider, nurse, friend, or family member with permission from the birthing person, and I will reach out as soon as possible.
To learn more about the Group Peer Support model, please visit the Group Peer Support website
To learn more about Holding Space for Pregnancy Loss, please visit the Institute for the Study of Birth Breath and Death
**Disclaimer**
Sean is not a licensed or trained therapist, counselor, psychiatrist, or mental health professional.
As such, she cannot provide medical advice.
Sean is not a licensed or trained therapist, counselor, psychiatrist, or mental health professional.
As such, she cannot provide medical advice.
Perinatal Loss Support Rate is $40 per hour - please inquire about sliding scale rates or donation of services. if you would like to donate funds, please email Sean at sean@letitbebirth.com
Trainings and Certifications
Group Peer Support Facilitator Training ~ September 2021
Holding Space for Pregnancy Loss ~ October 2020
Strengthening the Pregnancy and Newborn Loss Support Team Training for Birth Professionals ~ August 2020
Grief and Loss for Birth Workers (BAI) ~ November 2017
Birth Business School (BAI) ~ November 2017
Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification w/Karen Strange ~ January 2014
Personal Loss ~ June 2013
Holding Space for Pregnancy Loss ~ October 2020
Strengthening the Pregnancy and Newborn Loss Support Team Training for Birth Professionals ~ August 2020
Grief and Loss for Birth Workers (BAI) ~ November 2017
Birth Business School (BAI) ~ November 2017
Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification w/Karen Strange ~ January 2014
Personal Loss ~ June 2013
Areas we serve: Seattle, Magnolia, Queen Anne, Ballard, Fremont, Ravenna, Green Lake, West Seattle, Des Moines, Kent, Renton, Tacoma, Auburn, Enumclaw, Issaquah, Factoria, Eastgate, Sammamish, Mercer Island, Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland, Woodinville, Bothell, Lynnwood, Edmonds, Shoreline, Kenmore, Lake Forest Park, Mountlake Terrace, Brier, Everett, Mukilteo, Arlington, Lake Stevens, Snohomish, Monroe, Gold Bar, Sultan and Mt. Vernon. We attend births at Overlake, Evergreen, Northwest, Swedish Ballard, Edmonds and First Hill, Providence Everett, Group Health, University of Washington, Valley Medical Center, Puget Sound Midwives & Birth Center, Center for Birth, Eastside Birth Center, Cascade Midwives & Birth Center, Center for Birth, Sprout Birth Center, Seattle Home Maternity Services and all home births.