Cry It Out Loud: Navigating Infertility, Miscarriage, Stillbirth, Infant Loss & Pregnancy After Loss

This week's podcast episode features Nurse Practitioner Kara, who shares her story about the positive impact of Western Medicine on her life after experiencing a baby loss and secondary infertility. Kara's mission is to help other women conceive naturally without medication through her Mommy Is Me program at Intangible Wellness. She blends ancient wisdom with modern understanding, guiding people through natural and holistic practices to support fertility and get pregnant. This option paves a more harmonious path to conception without the need for invasive treatments or medications. If you or someone you know is struggling with infertility, this may be an option to discuss.

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In this week's podcast episode, we had the privilege of speaking with Megan Reneau, Director of Partnerships at Chasing the Rainbows and baby loss survivor.

Our conversation delved into the issue of maternal healthcare deserts, where women aren't receiving the care they need and deserve, especially during pregnancy and birth. It's heartbreaking that the high costs associated with childbirth, pregnancy loss, infant loss, infertility, and maternal care often hinder people from getting the care they require or the future they deserve.

We believe it's time to break the silence on this topic and unite baby loss survivors to join our volunteering efforts and make a difference. Let's work together to ensure that every woman has access to the care and support they need.

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Fertility loss survivors already are handling so much in the depths of trying to conceive or have a baby, that its hard to process the unintentional insensitive comments of others. By having Jackie, an infertility warrior in the midst of her journey, sharing and highlighting the impact of these insensitive comments, we want other warriors to feel connection, raise awareness and empathy. It's important for people to realize the power of their words and how they can affect those going through infertility. This podcast segment serves as a reminder to be mindful and compassionate, especially during sensitive occasions like Mother's Day and Bereaved Mother's Day. It's a way to honor and support our fellow infertility survivors, you're not alone in your journey. We see you, we hear you, we feel for you, we are you.

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Returning to work, being out in public places, and being around others is extremely hard after losing a baby. Hearing peoples insensitive comments to "try to make us feel better" isn't helpful and honestly does more harm than good. Armoring ourselves to prepare for these comments and having confidence in a response is crucial. It not only helps advocate for ourselves but it helps the baby loss survivors who will come after us by educating people on what to say (or more importantly, what not to say). Join us during this Bre and Bee segment on how we handled and continue to handle these throw away comments.

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Minnesota IVF warrior and baby loss survivor, Jackie, shares her unfiltered journey to build a family in this powerful podcast episode about infertility. From miscarriages and monthly losses, to egg donation and IVF, Jackie covers all the good, bad, and ugly of family building. She gets real about the pain, heartbreak, and trauma that come with infertility, as well as the sometimes hilarious moments that can lighten the load. This is a must-listen for anyone looking to understand the messy and frustrating reality of infertility, and for those who have lived it themselves. Don't miss out on this raw and honest conversation about a topic that affects so many.

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Driving purpose behind our pain. In this episode, Bre and Bee share their journey of baby loss and how it brought them back together, after losing touch after high school, stronger than ever. They discuss the importance of chasing connections with other survivors who understand us and make us feel validated, seen and heard. As infertility, pregnancy loss, and infant loss survivors, we need to unite, support and connect with one another. Join our community for daily support services or get involved by suggesting topics for future podcast episodes.

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What can Genetic testing tell us? Why do Genetic testing? Why seek out a genetic counselor to be a part of your care team? We interviewed, Erica Schindewolf, MS, LCGC, who is a senior genetic counselor and specialist working for a major hospital system. Erica is also a baby loss survivor and a mom. We discuss what it looks like to have testing done, why it is important to have a great relationship with your genetic counselor, what their role is throughout pregnancy or prior to trying to conceive and so much more.

If you have questions around your loss or topics that you would like us to discuss, please write in at ⁠⁠CryItOutLoudPodcast.com⁠⁠. Please follow and subscribe to our Podcast channels to help us reach more baby loss survivors. Join us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://chasingtherainbows.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for volunteering or daily support services tailored to fit your schedule. #babylosssurvivor #griefsupport #infertility #miscarriage #stillbirth #infantloss #genetics

Parenting after loss can be a challenging and emotional experience. In the second part of our 2 part series, we feature an interview with Michelle Valiukenas, Executive Director and Co-Founder of The Colette Louise Tisdahl Foundation. As a mother, infertility and baby loss survivor, Michelle shares her personal experiences and insights on a range of conflicting and difficult topics that arise when parenting after loss. From limited time to expanding growing futures, to remembering to honor our babies lost vs. caring for our living children, Michelle's interview sheds light on the challenges and complexities of this often unspoken topic.

If you have questions around your loss or topics that you would like us to discuss, please write in at ⁠CryItOutLoudPodcast.com⁠. Please follow and subscribe to our Podcast channels to help us reach more baby loss survivors. Join us at ⁠⁠⁠https://chasingtherainbows.org⁠⁠⁠⁠ for volunteering or daily support services tailored to fit your schedule. #parentingafterloss #infertilityawareness #babylosssurvivor #mentalhealthmatters #griefsupport #infertility #miscarriage #stillbirth #infantloss

Parenting after loss can be an emotional roller-coaster. That's why we're hosting a Two Part Series on this complex topic, featuring an interview with Michelle Valiukenas, Executive Director and Co-Founder of The Colette Louise Tisdahl Foundation. Michelle, a mother, infertility and baby loss survivor, shares her personal experiences and insights on a range of conflicting and difficult topics that arise when parenting after loss. From guilt vs. joy, to survivor's guilt, and balancing fear vs. joy, Michelle's interview sheds light on the challenges and complexities of this often unspoken topic. Stay tuned for Part 2!

If you have questions around your loss or topics that you would like us to discuss, please write in at ⁠CryItOutLoudPodcast.com⁠. Please follow and subscribe to our Podcast channels to help us reach more baby loss survivors. Join us at ⁠⁠⁠https://chasingtherainbows.org⁠⁠⁠⁠ for volunteering or daily support services tailored to fit your schedule. #parentingafterloss #infertilityawareness #babylosssurvivor #mentalhealthmatters #griefsupport #infertility #miscarriage #stillbirth #infantloss

Our “Ask a Maternal Fetal Medicine Doctor” is with Dr. Serena Wu, MD, FACOG (Fellow of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists) is a maternal-fetal medicine specialist who experienced her own baby loss. This week we answer questions from survivors on vaginal progesterone, baby aspirin during pregnancy, cerclages, and the effects of ultrasounds. If you have questions around your loss or topics that you would like us to discuss, please write in at CryItOutLoudPodcast.com. Please follow and subscribe to our Podcast channels to help us reach more baby loss survivors. Join us at ⁠⁠https://chasingtherainbows.org⁠⁠⁠ for volunteering or daily support services tailored to fit your schedule. #miscarriage #stillbirth #infantloss #babyloss #pregnancyloss #infertility