EP 175: Why No One Talks About TFMR and Pregnancy Loss

TFMR, pregnancy loss, baby loss, and life after loss — why is this type of loss so rarely talked about?

In this episode, Dr. Karen Kelly shares her experience of losing her daughter through TFMR (termination for medical reasons) at just over 20 weeks after a devastating diagnosis. Her story includes multiple pregnancy losses and the complex reality of navigating loss and grief after making an impossible decision.

Karen opens up about the silence surrounding TFMR, what it feels like to carry this kind of loss, and how grief can evolve over time. She also shares how her experience led her to co-found Through the Heart, a nonprofit that provides comfort and support to families navigating baby loss and pregnancy loss.

This conversation explores TFMR, pregnancy loss, loss and grief, and life after loss, and why some of the hardest stories are the ones we talk about the least.

If you have experienced TFMR, miscarriage, stillbirth, infant loss, or any form of baby loss, this episode offers validation, honesty, and a reminder that your grief matters.