Rachell is a registered nurse and pairing her expertise in palliative care with the pregnancy journey. Assuming that every pregnancy results in a delivery can be a rare outcome, especially for women of color. This episode includes trauma and loss during the pregnancy journey. For Rachell, her pregnancy journey began in 2018 and she didn't end up in the delivery room until 2022. Rachell lost 9 babies along her pregnancy journey and she is leveraging her lived experience to share the lifesaving pivot that is needed within maternal health and care. Rachell started ' A Light After Nine" to honor her 9 babies, and to offer hope, wellness, and overall wellbeing for women in their pregnancy journey. Palliative maternal care would include a step by step handholding experience with mom, but also the entire care team, and support system to ensure that there is not only extensive knowledge sharing but also creating the trust within her own body to advocate and have the confidence to speak up if something isn't right. Rachell provides services free of charge because she doesn't want one more life sacrificed through what we don't know or don't have the access to the services. Visit A Light After Nine (https://www.alightafternine.org/) and set up time with Rachelle, and follow her on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/alightafternine/) , LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rdumasrn/) , and TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@rdumasrn) . Thank you for tuning into another episode of Women Making Moves, please be sure to follow and rate on your favorite platform and on Instagram (https://instagram.com/women_making_moves_?igshid=MjEwN2IyYWYwYw==) . Visit Amy and Unlock the Magic (https://unlockthemagic.org) to find how you could tap back into your own magic, and follow along on Instagram (https://instagram.com/unlockthemagic_?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==) . Women Making Moves is for personal use only and general information purposes, the show host cannot guarantee the accuracy of any statements from guests or the sufficiency of the information. This show and host is not liable for any personal actions taken.

On episode 498 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Rachell Dumas, RN, a nurse, entrepreneur, and maternal health advocate based in Atlanta, Georgia. Rachell is the founder of A Light After Nine, a non-profit organization founded to support, educate, and advocate for individuals and families navigating infertility and pregnancy loss. Rachell's inspiring story draws on her personal journey of resilience after eight miscarriages and a stillbirth before the birth of her son. Through her work with A Light After Nine, she provides emotional support, educational resources, and fertility grants, empowering others with her message of hope, strength, and the power of community. Rachell’s authentic storytelling and advocacy make her a powerful voice in women’s health and reproductive rights, and A Light After Nine is destined for significant growth as its reach and influence inevitably expand. Don't miss this heartfelt and memorable episode. Connect with Rachell Dumas and A Light After Nine • A Light After Nine (http://www.alightafternine.org) • Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564903723635%20) • Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/alightafternine?igsh=ZWljYzJtMW1naDQz&utm_source=qr%20) • TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@rdumasrn?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc%20) • LinkedIn (http://www.linkedin.com/in/onwardhealthcaresolutions%20) • Onward Healthcare Solutions (https://onwardhealthcaresolutions.com/) Contact Nurse Keith about holistic career coaching to elevate your nursing and healthcare career at NurseKeith.com (http://NurseKeith.com) . Keith also offers services as a motivational and keynote speaker and freelance nurse writer. You can always find Keith on LinkedIn (http://linkedIn.com/in/keithallancarlson) . Are you looking for a novel way to empower your career and move forward in life? Keith's wife, Shada McKenzie, is a gifted astrologer and reader of the tarot who combines ancient and modern techniques to provide valuable insights into your motivations, aspirations, and life trajectory, and she offers listeners of The Nurse Keith Show a 10% discount on their first consultation. Contact Shada at TheCircelandtheDot.com (https://www.thecircleandthedot.com/) or shada@thecircleandthedot.com.

Rachell Dumas said the psychological toll of battling the virus and treating patients put her on a different path.

In this deeply moving episode of The Modern Nurse Podcast, I had the privilege of speaking with Rachell M. Dumas, RN, founder of A Light After Nine, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting families through infertility, pregnancy loss, and the journey to parenthood. I don’t usually get choked up during podcast episodes, but this one… this one is very special. Rachell opens up about her personal experiences and shares powerful insights into maternal disparities, the heartbreaking realities of preventable deaths of mothers and babies during or after childbirth, and how physician gaslighting plays a tragic role. These are stories the public often doesn’t know, and they’re happening right here in Atlanta. We also dive into the critical work being done to advocate for patients, educate families, and provide much-needed emotional and financial support. Connect with Rachell and A Light After Nine: Website: A Light After Nine Instagram: @alightafternine Facebook: A Light After Nine Learn More: For resources and programs to empower modern nurses, visit The School of Modern Nursing. www.schoolofmodernnursing.com

In this heartfelt episode of Nurse Rosa’s INsights, we welcome Rachell Dumas, RN, BSN and founder of A Light After Nine, an organization dedicated to supporting women and families through the often-overwhelming challenges of infertility, pregnancy loss, and motherhood. Rachell shares her personal journey that inspired her to create this transformative organization and highlights the vital work A Light After Nine does to serve underserved communities. From offering peer-reviewed research and valuable resources to providing mental health support, specialist contacts, grants, and scholarships, Rachell’s team is committed to empowering families with the tools they need for healing and resilience. We also dive into the unique approach A Light After Nine takes in advocating for maternal health. By integrating palliative care practices, the organization ensures families receive holistic and compassionate support at every stage of their journey, transforming grief into a path toward hope and connection. Whether you’re a healthcare provider, someone navigating these challenges, or an ally, this episode is a powerful reminder of the strength that comes from community, education, and compassion. Learn more about A Light After Nine: Website: www.alightafternine.org Social Media: @alightafternine Don’t forget to subscribe to Nurse Rosa’s INsights for more stories of inspiration and innovation in healthcare. If you’ve found this episode valuable, share it with someone who might need to hear it. Connect with Rosa on LinkedIN or on Social Media @NurseRosaSpeaks

Today we’re getting under the hood of Rachell M. Dumas, RN a mother, daughter, sister, maternal health advocate, entrepreneur, and founder of A Light After Nine, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting families navigating pregnancy loss, infertility, and maternal trauma. Rachell’s personal journey through maternal health challenges has been nothing short of extraordinary. After enduring nine devastating pregnancy losses—including heartbreaking experiences like delivering her baby at 20 weeks and losing another baby in a restroom at home due to a late miscarriage—Rachell was determined to create change. Her journey included battling cardiac and pulmonary complications during pregnancy, advocating for her own care in the face of systemic barriers, and flying across the country to undergo a rare surgery to try to save her pregnancy. In 2022, after years of resilience and advocacy, she welcomed her miracle baby. Through A Light After Nine, Rachell provides trauma-informed care, emotional support, and advocacy for equitable maternal health, while partnering with hospitals, employers, and healthcare entities to expand access to critical maternal health resources. Her mission is rooted in addressing the systemic gaps in care and creating a compassionate, patient-centered approach to maternal health, particularly for underserved communities. Through her nonprofit, public speaking, and writing, Rachell empowers women and families with hope, resilience, and actionable solutions for healing.