Miscarriage Hope Desk Podcast

In episode #057, Annette shares her expertise as a dietitian and functional nutritionist. She looks at DNA, iodine deficiency, and six core centers of health in the body to determine the root cause(s) of miscarriage. Once she uncovers the root cause(s), Annette helps people to employ strategies like diet, supplements, and lifestyle practices to heal.

While conventional medicine focuses on the mechanics of getting pregnant, Annette focuses on aligning your biology with your environment to produce healthy eggs and sperm - when they connect, they are more likely to create a strong, healthy baby.

Topics Discussed: iodine deficiency, core centers of health in the body, DNA, genetics, toxins, environmental factors related to pregnancy loss, recurrent miscarriage, recurrent pregnancy loss, dietitian, functional nutritionist, the Get Pregnant Plan

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MISCARRIAGE HOPE DESK RESOURCES- Miscarriage Hope Desk aims to help women struggling miscarriage, pregnancy loss and recurrent miscarriages (RPL), by providing the following resources- - Library of Articles, found here- https://miscarriagehopedesk.com/library/understanding-why/ - Instagram Community- https://instagram.com/miscarriagehopedesk - Facebook Community- https://www.facebook.com/groups/1617075958466247/ - Free Miscarriage Lab Checklist- https://miscarriagehopedesk.com/labs - Free Weekly Newsletter- http://miscarriagehopedesk.com/newsletter

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In episode #058, Samantha Caesar-Johnson shares her story of recurrent miscarriage during the COVID-19 pandemic. Her first pregnancy ended in a missed miscarriage at 9 weeks. She decided to get a D & C, but she contracted COVID-19 and had to push her date a few weeks. While quarantining from her husband, she began to naturally miscarry at home. Ultimately, she still had to have the procedure, as it was not a complete natural miscarriage.

When she got pregnant again a couple months later, she experienced another miscarriage. This prompted Samantha and her husband to seek genetic and fertility testing, all of which came back normal. Testing after her miscarriage revealed that Samantha may have had low progesterone, and she is still awaiting some results. Samantha hopes her story can make a difference for others who may be going through similar circumstances.

Topics Discussed: Missed miscarriage, recurrent miscarriage, recurrent pregnancy loss, COVID-19 diagnosis, miscarriage during COVID-19, miscarriage during quarantine, dilation and curettage (D & C), low progesterone, intimacy after pregnancy loss, vaginismus, genetic testing, fertility testing

CONNECT WITH SAMANTHA- INSTAGRAM @scaesar87

MISCARRIAGE HOPE DESK RESOURCES- Miscarriage Hope Desk aims to help women struggling miscarriage, pregnancy loss and recurrent miscarriages (RPL), by providing the following resources- - Library of Articles, found here- https://miscarriagehopedesk.com/library/understanding-why/ - Instagram Community- https://instagram.com/miscarriagehopedesk - Facebook Community- https://www.facebook.com/groups/1617075958466247/ - Free Miscarriage Lab Checklist- https://miscarriagehopedesk.com/labs - Free Weekly Newsletter- http://miscarriagehopedesk.com/newsletter

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In episode #069, Catherine Valle Taylor shares how she honored her angel baby with a children's book. She lost her daughter, Ava Jean, at 19 weeks and 1 day. Catherine chose to deliver her daughter, and it gave her and her husband a lot of closure. In addition, they were able to have autopsy results which suggested a chromosomal abnormality had contributed to the late loss. It has been two years since their loss, and they are just beginning to feel like themselves again.

Catherine shares how her book, Ava Jean's Wings, came to be. She also talks about her coping strategies and how she remained sober while dealing with extreme grief. Finally, we discuss the hesitancy to try again after a pregnancy loss, and how she and her husband are navigating their feelings surrounding this trauma

Topics Discussed: second trimester miscarriage, chromosomal abnormality, coping with miscarriage, memorializing children who are not with us, hesitancy to try again after pregnancy loss, miscarriage as trauma

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MISCARRIAGE HOPE DESK RESOURCES- Miscarriage Hope Desk aims to help women struggling miscarriage, pregnancy loss and recurrent miscarriages (RPL), by providing the following resources- - Library of Articles, found here- https://miscarriagehopedesk.com/library/understanding-why/ - Instagram Community- https://instagram.com/miscarriagehopedesk - Facebook Community- https://www.facebook.com/groups/1617075958466247/ - Free Miscarriage Lab Checklist- https://miscarriagehopedesk.com/labs - Free Weekly Newsletter- http://miscarriagehopedesk.com/newsletter

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In episode #114, Amy shares her personal story of loss. Her daughter was stillborn a day shy of 22 weeks in September 2016, related to various health issues that were discovered in utero. As a certified registered nurse anesthetist, Amy recognized that there were no loss resources specifically to support healthcare providers.

Through her organization, Pause to Remember, Amy helps healthcare providers build courage, strength, and resilience after pregnancy or infant loss with mindfulness practices such as meditation and yoga. We talk about how mindfulness practices support people experiencing these losses, as well as some misconceptions that are out there about yoga and meditation.

Topics Discussed: stillbirth, congenital heart defect, ascites, yoga, mindfulness, grief, triggers for healthcare providers who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss

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MISCARRIAGE HOPE DESK RESOURCES- Miscarriage Hope Desk aims to help women struggling miscarriage, pregnancy loss and recurrent miscarriages (RPL), by providing the following resources- - Library of Articles, found here- https://miscarriagehopedesk.com/library/understanding-why/ - Instagram Community- https://instagram.com/miscarriagehopedesk - Facebook Community- https://www.facebook.com/groups/1617075958466247/ - Free Miscarriage Lab Checklist- https://miscarriagehopedesk.com/labs - Free Weekly Newsletter- http://miscarriagehopedesk.com/newsletter

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In episode #067, Kerry Petsinger shares her personal story of loss as well as her expertise as a high performance coach. Kerry has experienced 7 pregnancy losses, and she struggled with the roller coaster of grief for several years. It shook up her whole life, until she and her husband started to set goals unrelated to having a baby. Her mindset shifted, and she was finally able to have some excitement about their future again.

As a coach, Kerry has developed a research-based morning mindset routine - Mornings That Matter - to start each day feeling unstoppable. This 10-minute morning routine has transformed her life, as well as the lives of her clients. It helps people to overcome mental obstacles, navigate difficult times, and become the best versions of themselves.

Topics Discussed: clotting disorder, chromosome abnormality, ectopic pregnancy, grief after miscarriage, sleep disturbance after miscarriage, coping strategies after miscarriage, relationships after pregnancy loss, goal setting after pregnancy loss, morning routine

CONNECT WITH KERRY- www.kerrypetsinger.com www.morningsthatmatter.net

MISCARRIAGE HOPE DESK RESOURCES- Miscarriage Hope Desk aims to help women struggling miscarriage, pregnancy loss and recurrent miscarriages (RPL), by providing the following resources- - Library of Articles, found here- https://miscarriagehopedesk.com/library/understanding-why/ - Instagram Community- https://instagram.com/miscarriagehopedesk - Facebook Community- https://www.facebook.com/groups/1617075958466247/ - Free Miscarriage Lab Checklist- https://miscarriagehopedesk.com/labs - Free Weekly Newsletter- http://miscarriagehopedesk.com/newsletter

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