Bound by Love

In this episode, I sit down with Amy Caira to talk about her journey to becoming a mum to her son Thomas. After two miscarriages, surgery to resect a uterine septum and almost three years of trying, Amy and her husband Matthew fell pregnant with Thomas. At their 20-week scan, they learned Amy's cervix had begun to open, leading to weeks of hospitalisation, monitoring and a rescue cerclage as t...

In this episode, I sit down with my friend Olivia Jackson, just eight weeks after the death of her daughter, Blythe. At 32 weeks pregnant, Olivia went to hospital with severe rib pain, swelling and excess amniotic fluid. A scan unexpectedly revealed that Blythe had fetal hydrops, and within days Olivia and her husband Alex were preparing for her birth. Despite being told Blythe was very sick, Oliv...

In this episode, I sit down with Fatima El-Assaad, medical scientist, mum and founder of The Stillness, to talk about the stillbirth of her daughter Aya. During a routine appointment while pregnant through the COVID lockdowns, Fatima learned that Aya no longer had a heartbeat. She shares the experience of giving birth to Aya, washing and caring for her according to her Islamic faith, and the joy a...

In this episode, I sit down with Alex and Jackson to share the story of their spontaneous triplet pregnancy. After initially believing they were having twins, they learned Alex was pregnant with triplets. Given their experience of their daughter Frankie being born prematurely, Alex's cervical history and severe HG, they faced the devastating decision to selectively reduce the pregnancy to give...

After six years of fertility treatment, Erin Holland had learned not to assume that a positive pregnancy test meant she would bring home a baby. In this episode, I sit down with Erin to talk about multiple rounds of IVF, failed transfers, miscarriages and an ectopic pregnancy, and the emotional toll of continuing to try when it felt like her body kept letting her down. Erin speaks candidly about u...

In this episode, I chat to Lisa De Sanctis, mum to Frederick and Evelyn, about experiencing miscarriage after two uncomplicated pregnancies. Lisa's third pregnancy was unexpected but deeply welcomed, and she quickly began imagining life as a family of five. While away on a family holiday, she began bleeding, followed by days of uncertainty before learning the pregnancy wasn't viable. Lisa...

In this episode, I chat to Abbey, mum to Parker and newborn Oakley, about experiencing three miscarriages while trying to grow her family. After falling pregnant easily with Parker, Abbey never expected trying for their second child to become so consuming. She shares her first miscarriage over Christmas, the two losses that followed, and how trying to conceive began to affect her mental health and...

In this episode, I sit down with Danielle Mitchell to hear the story of her daughter, Maggie. Danielle shares the uncertainty of her pregnancy, navigating HG and anxiety while waiting through scans, appointments and answers that continually changed. At the same time, her nan, who raised her, was in palliative care, leaving Danielle moving between two deeply painful experiences with little space to...

Julia shares the story of losing her first daughter to a rare infection during pregnancy. Through grief, guilt, and healing, she discovers the strength to hope again and the courage to speak her daughter’s name. Her story is a reminder that even in heartbreak, connection can be found and shared. Bound By Love Campaign → https://krumbledfoods.com/pages/bound-by-love-2025 Buy the Tee → https://krumb...

When Bec was told her son Otis had a heart condition that couldn’t be treated, her world shifted in an instant. In this episode, she shares the heartbreak of saying hello and goodbye, the heaviness of postpartum after loss, and why speaking openly about Otis has helped her and others feel less alone. Bound By Love Campaign → https://krumbledfoods.com/pages/bound-by-love-2025 Buy the Tee → https://...

In Part 2, Laura shares the story of losing her second daughter Phoebe, the trauma of navigating another stillbirth, and the complexity of parenting through grief. A powerful reminder that even in darkness, love remains. Bound By Love Campaign → https://krumbledfoods.com/pages/bound-by-love-2025 Buy the Tee → https://krumbledfoods.com/products/bound-by-love-t-shirt Follow Laura → @lauraclairejohn...

In Part 1 of Laura’s story, she reflects on the devastating stillbirth of her daughter Margot and the heartbreak of another loss soon after. A raw and honest conversation about grief, survival, and the ache of hope. • Bound By Love Campaign → https://krumbledfoods.com/pages/bound-by-love-2025 • Buy the Tee → https://krumbledfoods.com/products/bound-by-love-t-shirt • Follow Laura → @lauraclairejohn...

Dara speaks openly about miscarriage, grief, and the power of sharing. Her story is one of vulnerability, healing, and connection, offering a voice for the many women whose experiences often go unseen. Bound By Love Campaign → https://krumbledfoods.com/pages/bound-by-love-2025 Buy the Tee → https://krumbledfoods.com/products/bound-by-love-t-shirt Follow Dara → @djtigerlily Follow Keira → @krumble...

Dani shares the story of her daughter Billie and the heartbreaking reality of saying goodbye after ten days in the NICU. Through grief, advocacy, and Billie’s legacy, she reflects on how love and loss are forever intertwined. Links: Bound By Love Campaign → https://krumbledfoods.com/pages/bound-by-love-2025 Buy the Tee → https://krumbledfoods.com/products/bound-by-love-t-shirt Follow Dani → @dani_...

In this special introduction, Keira shares the heart behind Bound By Love. A series created to honour the babies we’ve lost, hold space for grief, and remind others they’re not alone. She opens up about her own experience of loss and why this space matters now more than ever.  Bound By Love Campaign → https://krumbledfoods.com/pages/bound-by-love-2025 Buy the Tee → https://krumbledfoods.com/produc...

In this special introduction, Keira shares the heart behind Bound By Love. A series created to hold space for grief, honour the babies we've lost, and remind others they are not alone. Bound By Love brings together the voices of women who have walked through unimaginable loss, to open hearts and remove the silence surrounding pregnancy and infant loss. Links: • Bound By Love Campaign →  https:...