Owlet Cares is our advocacy initiative that is dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of babies and parents.
One way we do this is by partnering with nonprofits all over the world who share our mission. These groups participate in our 3:1 match program. When they purchase one Owlet product, we match it with two, meaning three families are reached.
Each month, we shine a spotlight on one of our foundation partners and the important work they are doing.
This month, in honor of Pregnancy After Loss Awareness Day on March 15, we’d like to introduce you to No Foot Too Small - an Owlet Cares partner with a mission to celebrate angels and uniting families, while raising critical funds to build birthing and bereavement suites.
One of their core programs is support groups and one team member shares why support is so impactful during pregnancy after loss.
In her words, this is the story of the No Foot Too Small impact.
The quotes, stories, and experiences included here are those of the individuals and are not representative of Owlet's views or claims about our product. Individuals were not paid and did not submit their information as part of any paid promotion by Owlet.
By: Ali Maahs
Anything But a Typical Pregnancy
Pregnancy after loss—whether miscarriage, stillbirth, or the loss of an infant—can be incredibly challenging. What should be a time of excitement is often overshadowed by anxiety and fear. For me, after years of struggling with infertility and losing my first daughter at 21 weeks, I found myself wondering if I would ever make it through another pregnancy with a living baby in my arms.
Instead of eagerly anticipating milestones, I was consumed by anxiety. I focused on hiding my pregnancy, terrified that something might go wrong again. The joy of preparing a nursery was replaced by constant fear. Where others dreamed of celebrations, I was haunted by nightmares of another loss. The weight of worry buried any excitement I could have felt.
You Aren’t Alone
For anyone going through a similar experience, know that you are not alone. For the past six years, No Foot Too Small has been providing peer-based support to bereaved parents, both in-person and virtually. The community continues to grow, offering connection, understanding, and healing.
When I was navigating subsequent pregnancies after loss, support like this didn’t exist. It felt like I had to hold my breath throughout the entire pregnancy while the world around me moved on. As a loss mom and the Director of Family Support for No Foot Too Small, I’m happy to say that no mom has to walk that journey alone anymore.
Through surveys and feedback, No Foot Too Small identified a gap in support for moms navigating pregnancy after loss. While many families who experience loss go on to have another pregnancy, the journey is vastly different. The emotional weight, constant fear, and anxiety are not easily addressed by traditional pregnancy support systems.
Pictured: Becca Vogl, Pregnancy After Loss Virtual Moms’ Group Facilitator, & Krista Porter, NFTS Loss Mom
The Support You Deserve
Recognizing these challenges, No Foot Too Small has made it a priority to offer specialized support for moms navigating this complex journey through a virtual moms’ support group. Pregnancy after loss requires its own kind of care—one that combines the hope of a rainbow baby with the grief of a previous loss. Their approach helps ease the path, providing the community, understanding, and compassion that these moms need.
As Madison Phetmanysay, a current participant in the NFTS Pregnancy After Loss Virtual Moms’ Group, shared:
"I’m so glad No Foot Too Small’s partnership with Owlet has been a source of support. Pregnancy after loss is such a unique and emotionally complex journey, and connecting with others who understand is healing. The friendships and sense of community have been powerful. It’s a reminder that I’m not alone in this journey, and no matter how hard it gets, I’m walking it with others who truly get it."
Join the No Foot Too Small Virtual Pregnancy After Loss Moms’ Group
This group, led by loss moms Becca Vogl and Haley Admire, meets virtually every month through Zoom and is free to attend. It’s open to anyone currently pregnant after loss, or those considering pregnancy after loss. Whether you’re ready to share or just listen, this space is for you. You’re welcome to come as you are—anxiety is normal here, and you are supported.
Additional Support:
Pregnancy After Loss Commandments:
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Today, I am pregnant, and I love my baby.
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I am pregnant with a healthy, growing baby until told otherwise.
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My past is not my future. Previous losses do not determine future losses.
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Just because someone else has a loss doesn’t mean I will. Miscarriage and loss are not contagious, but fear can be.
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Hope does not make bad things happen. I cannot jinx my pregnancy by getting my hopes up or by telling others about it.
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There is nothing I can change with worry. Worrying about what’s not in my hands doesn’t prevent it from happening. If it happens again—God forbid—I know I can survive.
Conclusion
This journey is tough, and it’s okay to acknowledge that. Together, we can find healing, strength, and hope. These NFTS moms have endured the navigating loss, found a life-time supportive community, and the celebration of rainbow babies. They have done loss and life after loss - together and for a lifetime.
Author Bio:
Ali has dedicated herself to the non-profit sector for nearly two decades, focusing on serving others. Her journey, with the for-purpose organization, No Foot Too Small, began following the heartbreaking loss of her first daughter, Naomi Grace. This tragedy propelled her into volunteering with No Foot Too Small, where she has spent the last 11 years honoring her daughter's memory through this work. She believes her work is a testament to the transformational power of turning her personal pain into purpose.
