The Wired Mama Diaries Podcast

Ep 18 | "They think he has brain damage..." - Dana's Story (Pt 1)


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In this two-part conversation, we sit down with Dana, a proud IVF mum of two, to unpack her powerful journey through fertility, birth, and healing.Part 1 dives into the emotional highs and lows of IVF. Dana shares the reality of hyperstimulation after egg retrieval, the rollercoaster of fertility treatments, and what it’s like to ride out the uncertainty with hope in your heart.We then move into her transition to motherhood, from feeling deeply empowered during birth to facing the terrifying reality of her son being born not breathing. He was rushed to special care for three days, with doctors fearing possible brain damage - an experience that left deep scars.Finally, Dana reflects on how her second birth brought the healing she never knew she needed, reshaping her story of motherhood and resilience.This episode is raw, honest, and full of strength. If you’ve walked the path of IVF, birth trauma, or healing after loss, Dana’s story will remind you that you are not alone.Dana's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dana_meganelsie

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