Brandi shares her experience helping parents navigate infant loss over her twenty year career as a doula. Learn about the Japanese ritual of Jizo statues which helps to give closure to parents in Japan who are dealing with loss, and some tips on how you can create space to allow for grief and closure for your own loss. This episode discusses abortion and miscarriage. Please ensure appropriate emotional measures are in place if you are dealing with a loss and feel that you might be triggered by this type of discussion.   If you would like to learn more about Jizo Statues or “Mizuko Jizo” this is a great article about this healing practice.    If you are concerned about your access to reproductive health and or want to learn more about your rights and your state here are some helpful resources: https://www.smcgov.org/hr/news/resources-roe-v-wade-decision https://www.guttmacher.org/abortion-rights-supreme-court     If you appreciate Dear Doula please take a minute to rate and review! If you have questions for Brandi feel free to shoot an email to brandi@deardoulapodcast.com     If you are looking for support with your children can reach out to us at The Cradle Company for more information on hiring a baby or parenting special.   You can follow Brandi and her work @deardoulapodcast on IG, @brandi_jordan_official IG, and send questions, comments and platitudes to brandi@deardoulapodcast.com  Have a question you want Brandi to answer? Shoot her an email or a dm and she might include it on her next podcast episode!  Produced by Dear Media