Loud Silence: A Journey Through Pregnancy, Infant, and Maternal Loss: To Understand, To Heal, and To Transform the Future

Behind every statistic is a story. Behind every story is a voice waiting to be heard.

In Loud Silence, Dr. Sharetta Remikie takes readers beyond the numbers to reveal the lived experiences of Black women and families navigating pregnancy loss, infant loss, and maternal loss. Drawing from her groundbreaking doctoral research and decades of leadership in maternal and child health, she weaves powerful personal narratives with evidence-based insights to expose the systemic inequities that continue to shape health outcomes.

Through the courageous voices of seven women, readers discover the profound impact of chronic stress, historical inequities, healthcare experiences, faith, and resilience. More than a book about grief, Loud Silence is a call to action, challenging healthcare professionals, educators, policymakers, researchers, advocates, and communities to transform the way they listen, lead, and care.

Introducing the VOICES Framework, Dr. Remikie provides a pathway for moving beyond awareness toward meaningful systems change, reminding us that those closest to the challenges are also closest to the solutions.

Powerful, thought-provoking, and deeply hopeful, Loud Silence is an invitation to honor every voice, restore dignity, and help build a future where every woman, every child, and every family is seen, heard, valued, and supported.