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“Do you have children?” can be a casual question for most people, but after pregnancy or infant loss, it can hit like a wave. Today's episode makes space for the reality that these questions can impact us, and that many of us were never given advance notice of this potential emotional trigger.

We can walk through how to decide what to say in the moment by looking at a few grounding factors: which question was asked, how long the interaction will last, and your emotional bandwidth. I share several response options. We also talk about the power of a prepared “elevator speech,” a 30-second version of your story that helps you stay authentic without spending all your emotional energy searching for words under pressure.

We also separate social small talk from medical environments, where being honest about pregnancies and losses can matter for your health history and your ability to advocate for yourself. This is a deeply personal journey, and your responses can evolve over time. Most importantly, your parenthood status never changes. You are a parent, your babies matter, and you are the voice of your journey.

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