In episode #015, Sara Fung discusses her experience working as a nurse in a women's health unit. She is a Masters prepared nurse with over 10 years of experience in women's health, obstetrics, and neonatal intensive care.

Earlier in her career, Sara worked in an early pregnancy clinic for women experiencing first trimester losses. She provided emotional support, helped them to understand their medical options, and then followed up on their physical and emotional status. Sara also shares her expertise with referring women to a fertility specialist after multiple pregnancy losses. We discuss how to best support women during this difficult time, and how the healthcare system could improve services related to miscarriage.

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In episode #014, Sandra Etherington shares her story of recurrent pregnancy loss related to a chromosomal translocation. She conceived naturally five times, resulting in only one living child. After testing revealed her chromosomal difference, she and her husband decided to move forward with IVF with chromosome testing and they were able to have their second child.

Sandra encourages women to be proactive in seeking medical and psychological care, as the effects of recurrent miscarriages can be long-lasting. Allowing yourself to grieve, and finding a community, are also crucial in the healing process.

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In episode #013, Sheri Johnson shares her story of recurrent pregnancy loss and coming to the decision to be childless. She felt lonely and unsupported as she experienced her three miscarriages, and it became her mission to help other women process their grief and make the decisions that are best for them moving forward.

Sheri now coaches women through her program, Release the Emotional Pain of Miscarriage in 6 Weeks. She encourages a combination of essential oils, meditation, and mindfulness as she supports women through their fertility journeys.

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In episode #012, Elizabeth Peace shares her story of recurrent pregnancy loss related to Factor V. She experienced no major complications with her first pregnancy, but had multiple miscarriages before her second child was born. During her pregnancy with her second child, Elizabeth had to use blood thinners daily to prevent clots from forming.

She experienced more miscarriages after the birth of her second child. Although she wanted more children, she had to consider her recurrent miscarriages and pain from cysts and fibroids. Elizabeth decided her body was done having children, and she had a hysterectomy.

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In episode #011, Eric Hughes shares his perspective on the recurrent miscarriages he and his wife experienced. Through testing, it was determined that the MTHFR gene mutation may have been a contributing factor.

Our conversation provides insight into different ways each parent may grieve, and it serves as a reminder to consider your partner and to find ways to support one another throughout this difficult experience.

At the end of the episode, you will hear a poem written by Eric Hughes titled "My Little Pumpkin". On the recording, he is reading it with his wife.

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Cory Ruth is a registered dietitian and women's health specialist, and she is the founder of The Women's Dietitian. In episode #010, she shares her expertise regarding nutrition and fertility. As a women's health expert, Cory works with women to help them understand the powerful connections between their body systems to optimize their health and fertility.

There are many different potential causes or underlying conditions contributing to pregnancy loss, but Cory provides evidence-based suggestions regarding nutrition that support the female reproductive systems and hormonal balance.

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In Episode #009, Dr. Chelsea Page shares her experiences with two ectopic pregnancies and an associated fallopian tube removal.

Chelsea is a self-love and intimacy expert and coach, and she provides guidance on ways to move forward both emotionally and physically with your partner following pregnancy loss.

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In Episode #008, Kathy shares her experiences with recurrent pregnancy loss. She has had three live births in addition to over ten miscarriages. We discuss the intense emotional and psychological impacts of enduring so many losses as well as the decision to stop trying for more children.

Kathy now helps others to work through difficult situations and learn to love themselves in the process. She values inner child healing and processing limiting beliefs in order to move forward with confidence and clarity.

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In Episode #007, Kierra shares her story of hope. She experienced five miscarriages in total, as well as two live births, before it was determined that low progesterone was the culprit.

Kierra found healing through art, and now she creates art for others to acknowledge and honor their losses as well.

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In Episode #006, podcast host Laura Bauder introduces herself and shares her story of pregnancy loss. It is so important to give yourself the time and space to grieve and work through your emotions, because they have a way of catching up with you eventually.

We hope you will tune in next week as we begin to share our stories of hope from other women as well as our interviews with health professionals.

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