January 20, 2025

S8 E52 | Resilience and Hope: Rebecca’s Journey Through Fertility Challenges

51 minutes

In this heartfelt episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, we sit down with Rebecca, a courageous mother and police officer from Canada, who shares her deeply personal journey through miscarriage, baby loss, and the pursuit of parenthood. Rebecca's story is one of resilience, love, and finding strength in the face of unimaginable grief.

Key Topics Covered:

Breaking the silence: Tackling the taboo surrounding miscarriage and baby loss.

Rebecca's early struggles with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and its impact on fertility.

Navigating the emotional and physical challenges of multiple miscarriages.

The complex journey of fertility treatments, including IUI and IVF.

Rebecca’s high-risk pregnancy, the loss of her twins, and the profound impact on her and her husband.

How her career as a police officer shaped her response to grief and trauma.

Coping strategies: Building resilience through therapy, workplace wellness programs, and finding support.

The importance of open communication with partners during grief.

Pregnancy after loss: Rebecca’s current experience and reflections on navigating hope and fear.

About The Worst Girl Gang Ever

The Worst Girl Gang Ever is a real, honest, and emotive podcast that covers the heartbreaking subject of miscarriage, infertility, and baby loss. Expect raw conversations about unspoken experiences, hosted by TWGGE founders Bex Gunn and Laura Buckingham. This show aims to break the silence and open dialogue around miscarriage and pregnancy loss. No more shame, no more taboo—let’s change the narrative for future generations.

Support and Resources:

Run 10k to Raise 10k Campaign

Join our community in March and run 10k to help raise £10k for supporting those navigating loss and fertility struggles. For more details and to get involved, visit justgiving.com.

Trying to Conceive After Loss Course

Our four-week course is packed with expert advice, live webinars, and practical tools to help those navigating fertility challenges. Learn more and sign up here: https://theworstgirlgangever.co.uk/merch/ttc-after-loss-fertility-course/

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