Finding Hope After Loss | Hope in Infertility and Pregnancy Loss

Sarah shares the story of giving birth to her pot of gold baby.  She talks about what it is like to give birth after going through loss and some of the emotions you go through after coming home.

Jenna is a recurrent loss mom who talks about the unexpected, but amazing, benefits that came from choosing to publicly share her loss journey.  She talks about the many people who reached out to her afterwards and how opening herself up was one of the best things she has done.  Trigger warning, there is a brief mention of suicidal thoughts.

Brittany and Alyssa are both loss moms who started Bloom and Grow Birth Doulas.  They discuss a little about their loss journey along with how doulas can be of service to loss moms and families.

Calyn is a military spouse who was told she would never be able to get pregnant on her own.  She had to have a termination for medical reasons due to her baby having amniotic band sequence.  She then had a vanishing twin with her rainbow pregnancy.  Calyn was able to have her rainbow baby.

Elisa talks about the loss of her daughter, Ava, at 38 weeks.  She talks about the importance of talking about loss since she was unaware of stillbirth before it happened to her.  Elisa also talks about the organization she started to help other loss families fill their empty arms after loss.

Miri discusses her struggle with PCOS and infertility.  She also talks about her miscarriage and the infant loss of her son due to bilateral renal agenesis.  She lost her son due to medical mistakes that were made while he was in the hospital.

Dr. Salena Smith talks about her experience going through several years of infertility.  She discusses going through multiple surgeries for fibroids, losing one fallopian tube, and going through various infertility treatments, including IVF.  

This episode discusses all of the types of pregnancy and infant loss along with the things that loss moms want you to know about each type of loss.  The types of loss covered include: chemical pregnancy, ectopic pregnancy, missed miscarriage, miscarriage, 2nd trimester loss, embryo loss, stillbirth, neonatal loss, infant loss, termination for medical reasons, molar pregnancy, and blighted ovu...

Alejandra discusses her losses, which include three miscarriages and the neonatal loss of her son.  Her son was born premature due to a placental abruption and died a few weeks later.  She also talks about her rainbow baby pregnancy.

Sara shares her heartbreaking story of losing two sons during pregnancy—one at 36 weeks and one at 21 weeks. Despite the immense grief, she never gave up on her body or her dream of motherhood. She also opens up about pregnancy after loss and the journey to her rainbow baby.

In this episode, Maxyne opens up about the heartbreaking loss of her son, shining a light on the heartbreaking experience of baby loss and postpartum grief. She shares the deep grief she experienced and the unexpected lack of care and support she received, highlighting the urgent need for improved postpartum grief support for families facing infertility and loss. This powerful discussion emphasize...

In this episode, Moria shares her story of pregnancy loss, specifically focusing on stillbirth and the challenges of navigating grief. She opens up about her experience parenting after loss, as well as the founding of Mother of Wilde—a business dedicated to honoring and celebrating the lives of babies gone too soon. Moria’s story beautifully illustrates the intersection of grief, hope, and communi...

In this episode, Cara shares her journey through grief after losing her daughter Emma Grace to stillbirth at 40 weeks, 22 years ago. Cara opens up about her experiences navigating the challenges of parenting after loss, all while honoring milestones for her daughter. She emphasizes the significance of not comparing losses, recognizing that every grief journey is unique and valid. Join us as we exp...

In this episode, Lisa shares her deeply personal journey through infertility and IVF, shedding light on the emotional challenges associated with fertility treatments. She opens up about her experiences with infertility and grief, and how these difficult moments led her to become a certified IVF coach. Now, Lisa passionately supports other women navigating the ups and downs of trying to conceive (T...

October 15 marks the International Wave of Light, a deeply meaningful event during Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. At 7 PM in every time zone, families light candles to honor their beloved babies lost too soon. In this special episode of Finding Hope After Loss, Sarah reads the names of cherished infants lost to miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant death, creating a space for grief and r...

In this episode, Kelcie opens up about her journey through miscarriage, recurrent pregnancy loss, and the profound grief associated with baby loss. She candidly shares her experience with recurrent loss, emphasizing how advocating for herself and finding a compassionate doctor made all the difference in her healing process. This episode highlights the importance of self-advocacy and support after...

Sarah talks with Amy who discusses going through multiple miscarriages both as a surrogate and on her own fertility journey.  Amy talks about her loss journey, the grief she felt after her losses, and how she went through pregnancy after loss.  

In this episode, Sarah shares essential truths everyone should know about pregnancy and infant loss. From common misconceptions to what grieving parents really need, she opens up about the realities of baby loss to help raise awareness, foster compassion, and break the silence around miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant death.

In this powerful first episode of 'Finding Hope After Loss,' Sarah introduces the podcast and shares her personal journey through infertility, miscarriage, and the heartbreaking stillbirth of her daughter Jasmine at 32 weeks due to CDH and mosaic trisomy 15. Sarah candidly discusses grappling with grief and living with PCOS while navigating loss. This episode highlights the importance of creating...