Talking about loss is difficult. We want to make it easier for you. Here are three plans for reels you could record for Instagram or TikTok in preparation for Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month (October).
Reel 1: Common Experience
Concept: You highlight how common pregnancy loss is.
Plan Ideas:
- You use visuals of nature or soft, comforting items with text overlay of the script. You use soft or calming music.
- You use visuals of nature or soft, comforting items with an audio of you speaking the script. You might also use soft or calming music in the background.
- You record both video and audio of you speaking these words to the camera.
Script:
- “Today, let’s talk about the unspeakable: pregnancy loss.”
- “Did you know that about 1 in 4 pregnancies end in loss? It’s a lot more common than many of us may think.”
- “If you’re a loss parent, remember that you’re not alone.”
- “You might find support from loved ones or a professional, such as a grief therapist or a bereavement doula.”
- “And remember that as your doula, I’ll be here to support you no matter what happens.”
Reel 2: Support Strategies
Concept: You give suggestions for folks who may support someone through a loss.
Plan: You record both video and audio of you speaking these words to the camera.
Script:
- “Do you know someone who has experienced pregnancy loss? Here’s how to support them.”
- “Number one. Listen. Often, the best thing you can do is provide a safe space for them to share their feelings.”
- “Number two. Bring them a meal or drop off groceries. Tasks like food preparation and grocery shopping can be very difficult while grieving.”
- “Number three. Check in on them regularly. Sometimes, people have almost no support when they experience a pregnancy loss. And sometimes, they have support but that support quickly disappears. We can keep showing up for the loss families in our community.
- “Your support can make a world of difference. Let’s work together to strengthen our community’s care for loss families.”
Reel 3: Local Resources
Concept: You highlight perinatal loss resources in your community.
Plan Ideas:
- You record both video and audio of you speaking these words to the camera.
- You record video of the locations where these resources are (being sure not to include faces or other identifiable features of people in the shot) and overlay your words or the text on top of the video.
Script for a single local resource:
- “Did you know that we have an amazing resource here in our community for loss families?”
- “Check out the {insert resource}. This amazing {insert description of resource and explain what it does}.”
- “If you or someone you know is looking for this type of support, reach out to {insert name of resource} at {contact information}.”
Script for a list of resources:
- “In honor of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, I want to highlight four amazing resources for loss families in our community.”
- {insert a quick line for each resource. “The X provides X to X, and you can find them at X”, for example.}
- “I’m grateful for these partners and the work they do. Let’s all work to make our community stronger in its support for loss families.”