EMS clinicians routinely show up for patients experiencing profound loss, yet many of our own silently carry their own grief related to miscarriage, pregnancy loss, and reproductive health challenges. Drawing from survey-informed trends and lived experiences of women in EMS, this session explores how workplace culture, operational demands, and unspoken expectations can leave colleagues feeling unsupported or unseen during these deeply personal experiences. Rather than focusing on medical causation or policy change, this lecture centers on awareness, supportive language, and peer support.

Attendees will examine how intentional compassion toward colleagues facing invisible loss strengthens team cohesion, reduces isolation, and if also utilized in the field could enhance patient care. This session is appropriate for EMS providers, educators, and leaders seeking to foster a culture where colleagues are seen and supported.

NYS CME: All Levels - Mandatory Non-Core - Mental Health of the EMT