Before You Bloom

51 ~ Fighting Leukaemia, losing her beautiful daughter and the stem cells that saved her life - a story of strength, courage and love with Nikiya Love


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In this deeply moving episode, I have the honour of sitting down with the remarkable Nikiya Love, who courageously shares her profound journey through leukemia and the heartbreaking loss of her daughter, Lexi, during pregnancy.

Nikiya's story is a testament to incredible strength and resilience. At 17 weeks pregnant, Nikiya's concerns for her baby led her to go to hospital which then led to a shocking diagnosis of leukemia. Tragically, at 18 weeks gestation, she experienced the devastating loss of her beloved baby Lexi, all while navigating the profound challenges of her health crisis.

Throughout her journey, Nikiya underwent various treatments, including a crucial stem cell transplant. Despite her family members not being suitable donors, Nikiya was incredibly fortunate to find a perfect match from an anonymous male donor in Germany.

Nikiya's profound wisdom and deep appreciation for life shine through in this episode. Join us as we delve into a conversation that explores resilience, hope, and the enduring power of love in the face of unimaginable loss and adversity.

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The Before You Bloom Podcast is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. I would like to recognise their continuing connection to land, water, and culture and pay my respects to their elders past, present, and emerging, and any Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people listening today.

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Before You BloomBy Hayley Kinneavy