Holding Space for Loss – A Conversation with Professor Susan Walker. Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of early infant loss and stillbirth.

In this deeply moving episode of Inside the Box, we sit down with Professor Susan Walker, a Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist from the University of Melbourne. With decades of clinical and academic expertise, Professor Walker brings insight, compassion, and clarity to some of the most challenging experiences in women’s health.

Together, we explore:

• What defines a high-risk pregnancy and how care is tailored accordingly

• The clinical and emotional realities of early infant loss and stillbirth

• How clinicians can better support women and families navigating grief

• The importance of language, presence, and compassion in moments of unimaginable loss

• Strategies for debriefing and safeguarding our own mental health while working in emotionally intense spaces

Whether you're a clinician, a student, or someone seeking to understand more about maternal care in complex scenarios, this conversation is a powerful reminder of the need to honour both our patients’ stories—and our own capacity for care.

Please note: This episode contains sensitive content. If you're currently grieving or feel vulnerable to discussions around infant loss, please take care as you listen.