Miscarriage Hope Desk Podcast
170 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago -Miscarriage Hope Desk Podcast shares inspiring m real life stories from women who have walked the unexpected path of recurrent miscarriage. The episodes also include interviews with experts in the field of fertility and recurrent pregnancy loss, including doctors, physicians, therapists, acupuncturist, naturopaths, dietitians and more! These episodes are perfect for anyone who has experienced miscarriages, RPL, infertility or for those wanting to support friends and family with these experiences.
Hosted by Laura Bauder.
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Episodes
Future Self - A Word of Encouragement #164
January 08, 2024 19:00 - 8 minutes - 8.06 MBIn episode 164, Miscarriage Hope Desk founder Allison Schaaf shares some words of encouragement for 2024 and an update on where Miscarriage Hope Desk is headed in the new year. Miscarriage Hope Desk is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and we appreciate your support! >>> support the future of this podcast & DONATE https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=E46AVDBGHUHGU OR https://account.venmo.com/u/miscarriagehopedesk <<< FREE MEAL PLANS Do you need help getting healthy, ta...
Miscarriage Grief - Can You Ever Fully Recover? | #163
December 18, 2023 10:00 - 6 minutes - 6.13 MBIn episode 163, founder of Miscarriage Hope Desk Allison Schaaf shares words of encouragement in discovering that you never fully recover from a miscarriage loss. Allison discusses freedom she has found in acknowledging that grief doesn’t adhere to timelines or deadlines, and that she will always keep a piece of her miscarriage experiences close to her heart. If you are looking for a mentor, MHD can connect you with a mentor (for free!). Reach out to [email protected] if yo...
Emotions after Miscarriage - Feeling Like No One Understands| #162
December 11, 2023 10:00 - 9 minutes - 8.54 MBIn episode 162, founder of Miscarriage Hope Desk Allison Schaaf speaks about emotions after miscarriage and notes that sometimes it may feel as if no one really understands exactly where you’re coming from. Infertility struggles are such distinctive situations and it may be hard for someone outside of that vantage point to understand. Allison offers an uplifting reminder that it’s ok if someone else doesn’t truly comprehend your unique perspective. If you are looking for a mentor, MHD ca...
Finding a Mentor After Miscarriage | #161
December 04, 2023 10:00 - 9 minutes - 8.47 MBIn episode 161, Miscarriage Hope Desk founder Allison Schaaf talks about the importance of personal mentorship after miscarriage and recurrent pregnancy loss. If you are looking for a mentor, MHD can connect you with a mentor (for free!). Reach out to [email protected] if you want to participate as mentor or mentee. Miscarriage Hope Desk is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and we appreciate your support! >>> support the future of this podcast & DONATE https://www.paypa...
Healthy Lifestyle Practices - One Habit That Has Changed My Life | #160
November 27, 2023 10:00 - 8 minutes - 7.47 MBIn episode 160, Miscarriage Hope Desk founder Allison Schaaf talks about the practice of gratitude, and how much she appreciates each and every one of the members of this community. Thank you for all of your presence and support! Allison shares a simple way she has incorporated a practice of gratitude into her everyday life and offers tips to add this healthy habit to your daily rhythm, even amidst the challenging moments. Miscarriage Hope Desk is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organizatio...
Lab Work after Miscarriage | #159
November 20, 2023 10:00 - 10 minutes - 9.96 MBIn episode 159, Allison Schaaf shares her experience with investing in lab work after recurrent miscarriages to provide peace of mind that she was able to do everything possible and address any underlying issues. Allison highlights listening to your own instincts regarding the tests, giving yourself some grace, and taking ownership of noting and recording results to discuss with your doctor(s). Miscarriage Hope Desk is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and we appreciate your support! ...
Finding Your Support Team After Miscarriage | #158
November 13, 2023 10:00 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBIn episode 158, Miscarriage Hope Desk founder Allison Schaaf shares how to find your support team after miscarriage and recurrent pregnancy loss. Miscarriage Hope Desk is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and we appreciate your support! >>> support the future of this podcast & DONATE https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=E46AVDBGHUHGU OR https://account.venmo.com/u/miscarriagehopedesk <<< FREE MEAL PLANS Do you need help getting healthy, tasty meals on the table? Check o...
Managing Mental Health with Erin Iwanusa, LCSW, CDWF | #157
November 06, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBIn episode #157, Erin Iwanusa, LCSW, CDWF and advisor for Miscarriage Hope Desk shares more of her personal struggles with pregnancy loss and building a family. We get into many aspects of mental health, including giving yourself time to grieve and setting boundaries during the holidays. Erin was also on the MHD podcast, episode #47. CONNECT WITH ERIN - https://www.instagram.com/themiscarriagetherapist/ https://www.themiscarriagetherapist.com/ Miscarriage Hope Desk is a 501(c)(3) n...
Getting Away After Miscarriage & Making Plans | #156
October 30, 2023 09:00 - 17 minutes - 16 MBIn episode 156, Miscarriage Hope Desk founder Allison Schaaf is personally inviting you to find time to get away if you are struggling with infertility, miscarriage or recurring pregnancy loss. Miscarriage Hope Desk is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, if you feel called to to help, reach out- [email protected] >>> support the future of this podcast & DONATE https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=E46AVDBGHUHGU OR https://account.venmo.com/u/miscarriagehopedesk...
You Are Not Alone After Miscarriage | #155
October 23, 2023 18:19 - 8 minutes - 8.05 MBIn episode 155, Miscarriage Hope Desk founder Allison Schaaf shares encouragement and a reminder that you are not alone in your fertility struggles with miscarriage and recurrent pregnancy loss. Miscarriage Hope Desk is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, if you feel called to to help, reach out- [email protected] >>> support the future of this podcast & DONATE https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=E46AVDBGHUHGU OR https://account.venmo.com/u/miscarriagehopedes...
7 Ideas for Healing after Miscarriage + a Personal Announcement! | #154
October 16, 2023 09:00 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBIn episode 154, Miscarriage Hope Desk founder Allison Schaaf shares 7 ideas for healing after miscarriage and pregnancy loss Forgive Yourself Therapy (esp EMDR) Spiritual/ Religious Connection Connect with Spouse Nutrition Movement Journaling Miscarriage Hope Desk is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, if you feel called to to help, reach out- [email protected] >>> support the future of this podcast & DONATE https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=E46...
Grief is Seasonal Not Linear - Solo Episode with Allison Schaaf | #153
October 09, 2023 09:00 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBIn episode #153, Miscarriage Hope Desk founder, Allison Schaaf talks about her perspective on grief and the idea that grief is seasonal. Resources discussed in this episode include the journal “One Line A Day: A Five-Year Memory Book”, the book “Life is in the Transitions: Mastering Change at Any Age” by Bruce Feiler and “Redeeming Your Timeline” by Troy Brewer. We’ve opened up our mentorship program to ALL for the month of October 2023, reach out- [email protected] if yo...
Exciting News! Miscarriage Hope Desk Updates | #152
October 02, 2023 09:00 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBIn episode #152, Miscarriage Hope Desk founder, Allison Schaaf, shares an exciting update- Miscarriage Hope Desk is now a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, if you feel called to to help, reach out- [email protected] >>> support the future of this podcast & DONATE https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=E46AVDBGHUHGU <<< We appreciate your support! We’ve opened up our mentorship program to ALL for the month of October 2023, reach out- support@miscarriagehopede...
Miscarriage Hope Desk Podcast Taking a Break | #151
August 07, 2023 09:00 - 5 minutes - 4.99 MBIn episode 151, Miscarriage Hope Desk founder Allison Schaaf shares that the podcast will take a break for August and September. Make sure to check out our past episodes and the many resources linked below in the meantime! Have a topic you’d like us to cover in future episodes? Let us know! Reach out here: https://miscarriagehopedesk.com/contact/ TOPICS DISCUSSED: Miscarriage Hope Desk LINKS IN THIS EPISODE Contact us w/ topic ideas or questions: https://miscarriagehopedesk.c...
10 Questions to Ask for Medical Miscarriage vs Natural Miscarriage | #150
July 31, 2023 09:00 - 17 minutes - 16 MBIn episode 150, Miscarriage Hope Desk founder Allison Schaaf shares 10 questions to ask when deciding between medical miscarriage and natural miscarriage. Allison has experienced both of these scenarios so these questions come from her personal experience in making this difficult choice. 10 Questions to Ask: 1. Have I already started miscarrying? 2. How far along is the pregnancy? 3. What is your doctor recommending? 4. Am I experiencing any debilitating pregnancy symptoms? 5. What...
Miscarriage Options - D&C vs Natural Miscarriage - 10 Questions to Ask | #149
July 24, 2023 09:00 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBIn episode 149, Miscarriage Hope Desk founder Allison Schaaf shares 10 questions you should ask when trying to decide between a D&C and a natural miscarriage / expectant management. Use these questions to guide a discussion with your doctor to make the best decision for you. Have I already started miscarrying? How far along is the pregnancy? What is my doctor recommending? Am I experiencing any debilitating pregnancy symptoms? What are the risks of the D&C vs miscarrying natur...
Adoption Process Steps, Considerations & Tips from Allison Schaaf | # 148
July 17, 2023 09:00 - 31 minutes - 29 MBIn episode 148, Miscarriage Hope Desk founder Allison Schaaf shares her experience with the adoption process. Here are some tips and considerations to keep in mind if you’re thinking of adopting: 1. Find someone in your local community to talk to. Adoption laws and procedures vary by area. Ask around to find someone local to talk to if you can. 2. Domestic versus International This is a big consideration but I don’t have a lot of expertise here as I’ve only experienced domestic a...
Finding Joy During First Trimester After Miscarriage (How to Enjoy Pregnancy and Not Worry So Much) | #147
July 10, 2023 09:00 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBIn episode 147, Miscarriage Hope Desk founder Allison Schaaf shares tips on how to find real joy in the first trimester after miscarriage. Allison’s 7 Tips for Finding Joy in the 1st Trimester After Loss: 1. Mantras: “Today I am pregnant” is a mantra that works well for me. 2. Journaling: I will sometimes write out my negative thoughts and then burn the paper. I also love journaling my mantras and affirmations, as well as gratitude journaling. The Pregnancy After Loss program includes ...
Just Breathe - The Benefits of Including Breathwork Sessions in Your Fertility Journey | #146
July 03, 2023 08:00 - 7 minutes - 7.15 MBIn episode 146, Miscarriage Hope Desk founder Allison Schaaf talks about the importance of including regular breathwork sessions to find a sense of calm in difficult times. She walks you through a simple breathing exercise and discusses how breathwork has helped her on her fertility journey. TOPICS DISCUSSED: Breathwork, Breathwork Session, Finding Calm LINKS IN THIS EPISODE Breathe: The New Science of a Lost Art: https://www.amazon.com/Breath-New-Science-Lost-Art/dp/0735213615/ref=sr_...
Dr. Julie Bindeman - Taking Leave From Work After a Miscarriage | #145
June 26, 2023 09:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBIn episode #145, Dr. Julie Bindeman shares her expertise on bereavement and workplace leave policies related to miscarriage. We talk about the current availability of leave allowed for pregnancy loss, how grief can impact us in the workplace, and what we can do to advocate for change. Dr. Julie Bindeman graduated from the George Washington University and is the co-owner of Integrative Therapy of Greater Washington in Rockville, Maryland. Her specialty is in the field of Reproductive Psycho...
Danielle Nicole - Decreasing the Negative Effects of Pregnancy Loss Through Education, Support, and Advocacy | #144
June 19, 2023 09:00 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBIn episode #144, Danielle shares her personal story of loss. Danielle experienced the miscarriage of her first pregnancy at home, around 9 weeks gestation. She found out (years later) that her loss was related to a blighted ovum, and since this time in 2016 she has experienced several other setbacks including a burst cyst and fibroids. Based on her wants and needs following her miscarriage, Danielle founded Tiny Hearts Remembered - a nonprofit organization with the mission of decreasing the ...
Hannah Clark - Pregnancy Loss, Embryo Loss, and Loss of a Twin | #143
June 12, 2023 09:00 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBIn episode #143, Hannah shares her personal story of loss. After experiencing a miscarriage in 2016, Hannah and her husband were unable to get pregnant. Specialist visits revealed a “double whammy”: Hannah had polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and they were also dealing with severe male factor infertility. They were told that they were unlikely to ever have a biological child. When they eventually sought a second opinion, they decided to try IVF. Hannah talks about the grief associated with...
Tiffany Vakilian - Honoring Your Grief Story After Miscarriage | #142
June 05, 2023 09:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MBIn episode #142, Tiffany shares her personal story of loss. After losing her son, Moses, around 16 weeks gestation, it took years for her to tell her story. Once she did, she began to finally breathe. Tiffany became curious about that freedom, and she wrote a book honoring her grief related to her pregnancy loss. Tiffany shares the importance of honoring your grief and finding ways to lean on a community. Her book, The Cry: Poems of Mourning Sickness, helped her to process her emotions and...
Moving forward 4 - Considering Adoption - Is Adoption Right for You? | #141
May 29, 2023 09:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBIn episode 141, Miscarriage Hope Desk founder, Allison Schaaf, is here to discuss adoption. She shares her own story of feeling called to adopts, as well as questions to explore when considering adoption. Topics Discussed: Considering adoption, Feeling called to adopt, International versus domestic adoption LINKS IN THIS EPISODE: Allison’s Personal Story: Part I: https://miscarriagehopedesk.com/ep2/ Part II: https://miscarriagehopedesk.com/ep3/ Part III: https://miscarriagehopedes...
Moving forward 3 - Exploring Potential Causes & Testing After Miscarriage | #140
May 22, 2023 09:00 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBThis page contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting Miscarriage Hope Desk. In episode 140, Miscarriage Hope Desk founder talks about steps you can take to explore the causes of your pregnancy loss. From taking ownership over your lab work and testing after miscarriage to finding the right practitioner, these are tangible steps you can take. Topics Discussed: Testing after miscarriage, lab work, finding the right doctor LINKS IN THIS EPISODE: Proof: https://proovtest.com/?wly...
Moving forward 2 - The Knowing: Listening to Your Intuition | #139
May 15, 2023 09:00 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MB“Don't do, just be.” In episode 139, Miscarriage Hope Desk founder Allison Schaaf talks about the importance of this phrase in the time following a pregnancy loss. As important as research and seeking expert advice are, listening to your own intuition is essential when deciding how to move forward. Journaling and meditation can be very helpful for this. Topics Discussed: Intuition, Journaling, Meditation LINKS IN THIS EPISODE: Julia Cameron’s book, The Artist’s Way: https://www.amazo...
Mother's Day After Miscarriage | #138
May 08, 2023 09:00 - 16 minutes - 15 MBMother’s Day can be hard after experiencing pregnancy loss. Miscarriage Hope Desk founder, Allison Schaaf, shares her thoughts on Mother’s Day after miscarriage, including things you can do to prepare. Some things to consider: 1. You can always say “no”. If you're invited to an event you know will be triggering, give yourself permission to say “no”. If you feel relieved when you consider declining, it’s likely the right choice. 2. Consider staying home. At many places, like churche...
Moving forward - Processing Grief and Emotions After a Miscarriage | #137
May 01, 2023 09:00 - 21 minutes - 20 MBIn episode 137, Miscarriage Hope Desk founder, Allison Schaaf, talks about the importance of processing grief after miscarriage. She also shares specific things that have helped her through her grief journey. Topics Discussed: Grieving miscarriage, Processing grief, Resources for grief LINKS IN THIS EPISODE Devotional - Grieving the Child I Never Knew: https://www.christianbook.com/grieving-never-devotional-comfort-unborn-newly/kathe-wunnenberg/9780310350651/pd/350650?en=google&event=S...
Explaining Miscarriage to a Child | #136
April 24, 2023 09:00 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBIn episode 136, Miscarriage Hope Desk founder, Allison Schaaf, shares how she helped her two sons understand and process her recent miscarriage. What’s helped Allison: 1. Be honest. 2. Letting them know I’m sad and it’s okay to be sad. 3. Use books. 4. Encourage closure. 5. Be prepared for your child to bring it up unexpectedly. Topics Discussed: Miscarriage with kids, grieving miscarriage, explaining miscarriage to a child, books explaining miscarriage, closure after miscarriage ...
Allison's Experience with Cytotec for Miscarriage | #135
April 17, 2023 09:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBIn episode 135, Miscarriage Hope Desk founder, Allison Schaaf, shares all the details of her experience with Cytotec (also known as Misoprostol or medicated miscarriage). Topics Discussed: Miscarriage options, D&C, Cytotec, Misoprostol, second trimester miscarriage LINKS IN THIS EPISODE Episode 134 - Allison’s Most Recent Miscarriage: https://miscarriagehopedesk.com/ep134/ MISCARRIAGE HOPE DESK RESOURCES- Miscarriage Hope Desk aims to help women struggling with miscarriage, pregnanc...
Allison's Recent Miscarriage at 12 Weeks Pregnant | #134
April 10, 2023 09:00 - 37 minutes - 34 MBIn episode 134, Miscarriage Hope Desk founder, Allison Schaaf, shares the story of her most recent miscarriage at 12 weeks pregnant. She shares what she did to try to become pregnant, early pregnancy symptoms and the experience of discovering the loss. Topics Discussed: Miscarriage experience, pregnancy after loss, miscarriage at 12 weeks LINKS IN THIS EPISODE: Allison’s Previous Experience with Loss: Part I Part II Part III Part IV Ovulation Tracking & Basal Body Temperature: ...
A Second Pregnancy After Loss | #133
April 03, 2023 09:00 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBMiscarriage Hope Desk podcast host, Laura Bauder, shares a bit about her second pregnancy after loss. She talks about processing grief, what helped her cope with the anxiety associated with pregnancy after miscarriage, and how the Pregnancy After Loss program can help you experience the joyful pregnancy you deserve. Topics Discussed: pregnancy after loss, grief after miscarriage, processing grief LINKS IN THIS EPISODE: Pregnancy After Loss program- https://miscarriagehopedesk.com/pal/ ...
The Benefits of Pregnancy Journaling in Pregnancy After Loss | #132
March 27, 2023 09:00 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBPregnancy journaling is especially helpful in pregnancy after loss. It can help you process emotions and find joy in an often anxious time. In episode 132, MHD founder Allison Schaaf continues the miniseries on pregnancy after loss with a focus on pregnancy journaling. Journaling is also extremely helpful with other stages of infertility and loss. An article from Positive Psychology stated benefits of journaling include reducing anxiety, breaking away from obsessive thinking, improving...
The Importance of Finding a Mentor for Pregnancy after Miscarriage | #131
March 20, 2023 09:00 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MBPregnancy after miscarriage can be emotionally challenging. The MHD Pregnancy After Loss program includes mentorship, which can really help. In episode 131, Miscarriage Hope Desk founder, Allison Schaaf, shares the inspiration for the Pregnancy After Loss mentorship program. Having support is so important in finding joy in pregnancy after miscarriage. There’s also so much healing in giving back and helping someone else struggling with infertility and loss. No matter how caring and supp...
Pregnancy Mantras, Meditation, and Breathwork | #130
March 13, 2023 09:00 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBIn episode #130, Miscarriage Hope Desk founder, Allison Schaaf shares how mantras, meditation and breath work helped her prepare for pregnancy and find peace in pregnancy after loss. Meditation - I did a lot of meditation leading up to pregnancy. Several years ago, I did a training in transcendental meditation. I go back to this specific method from time to time but also find shorter meditation pockets to be more sustainable in busy seasons. I often do only 3-5 minutes and do more when I c...
What to Expect from the Miscarriage Hope Desk Podcast in 2023 | #129
March 06, 2023 10:00 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBIn episode #129, Miscarriage Hope Desk founder, Allison Schaaf, shares what’s coming up in 2023: More solo episodes from Allison - our regular host, Laura Bauder, is pregnant! She’ll be taking some time postpartum and I’m looking forward to recording some additional episodes while she’s taking time for her family. Pregnancy After Loss - We’ll be sharing a few episodes focused on pregnancy after loss. We have a brand new Pregnancy After Loss program. I designed this program when I was preg...
Luvy Jenkins - Miscarriage During Major Life Events | #128
February 27, 2023 10:00 - 34 minutes - 32.1 MBIn episode #128, Luvy shares her personal story of loss. She found out she was pregnant about a month before her wedding, and she and her now husband happily shared the news. When she began bleeding about an hour after landing in Mexico for the wedding, she rushed to a doctor who gave her progesterone. Luvy shares how she was able to lean on her support system and enjoy her wedding and honeymoon festivities despite the uncertainty with her pregnancy, as her miscarriage was not confirmed un...
Lauren Allen - Using Food as Medicine to Boost Fertility and Egg Quality | #127
February 20, 2023 10:00 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBIn episode #127, Lauren shares her personal journey with infertility as well as her expertise as a certified nutrition coach. After about a year-and-a-half of struggling with infertility, she was diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and told she would need fertility treatments in order to get pregnant. While waiting to start her treatments, Lauren began to research how dietary changes could help heal PCOS symptoms and improve fertility. With nothing to lose, she began to make ch...
Special Episode - NEW Pregnancy After Loss Program | #126
February 14, 2023 10:00 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBMiscarriage Hope Desk founder, Allison Schaaf, shares an exciting new program to support women through pregnancy after loss. Many women feel conflicting emotions during pregnancy after a miscarriage. There is often excitement, but also a lot of fear and anxiety. It can be hard to allow yourself to get excited, to feel that joy and hope associated with a long-awaited pregnancy. Allison has gathered all of the tools that have helped her personally navigate pregnancy after loss, as well as ...
Laura Fletcher - Turning to Reproductive Immunology for Answers and Hope After Recurrent Pregnancy Loss | #125
February 06, 2023 10:00 - 27 minutes - 25 MBIn episode #125, Laura shares her personal story of loss as well as her expertise as a fertility, birth, and labor doula. After the birth of her first daughter, Laura experienced recurrent pregnancy loss. After years of research, consultations, and inaccurate diagnosis from 10 different specialists, Laura took control of her own fertility journey. Writing her book, The Grace in Grief, helped Laura to heal and also fulfilled a calling to help educate women around the world on the realities ...
Kendra Alexander - Holistic Healing After a Miscarriage Related to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) | #124
January 30, 2023 10:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBIn episode #124, Kendra shares her personal story of loss. Before conceiving, she was told that she had low progesterone and estrogen dominance - a hormone imbalance that could result in miscarriage. With no other information or assistance offered, Kendra and her husband tried to get pregnant for 16 long months. Shortly after they finally conceived, Kendra began experiencing pain and spotting. Medical professionals advised that it could be an ectopic pregnancy, but it was too early to know...
Daphne Wells - Conversations About Miscarriage: What Has Changed and What Has Remained the Same | #123
January 23, 2023 10:00 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBIn episode #123, Daphne shares her personal story of loss. When she miscarried 35 years ago, it was not something that anyone ever talked about. It was considered improper to mention it, and therefore no one knew you were grieving. As a result, Daphne repressed her feelings around her miscarriages for years. Ultimately, she realized that it was not healthy to repress these feelings. Talking to others is vital for processing emotions, and it is important to sit with your feelings. Forgivene...
Amy Trautmann - Repeated Implantation Failure and Miscarriage After IVF | #122
January 16, 2023 10:00 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBIn episode #122, Amy shares her personal story of loss. She has endometriosis, and conceived her son via IVF in 2017. When she and her husband decided to conceive a sibling for their son, they experienced recurrent loss in the form of non-viable embryos and repeated implantation failure (RIF). When she did become pregnant again, Amy experienced bleeding and found out she had a subchorionic hematoma. The bleeding worsened, and she was eventually put on a modified bed rest. At 12 weeks gesta...
Looking Ahead to 2023 - New Course Coming Soon! | #121
January 09, 2023 10:00 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBIn episode #121 Miscarriage Hope Desk founder, Allison Schaaf, shares the exciting new things coming up in 2023. In addition to continuing the podcast, newsletter and Moving Forward course, we will be releasing many new research articles. Some topics will include more information on supplements like melatonin as it relates to pregnancy and miscarriage, male fertility and more diet & fertility articles. We are also excited to be gearing up for a brand new course: Pregnancy After Miscarria...
Miscarriage Hope Desk 2022 in Review (& Free Miscarriage Resources) | #120
January 02, 2023 10:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MBIn episode #120, Miscarriage Hope Desk Founder, Allison Schaaf, is sharing the history of Miscarriage Hope Desk (MHD) and a recap of 2022. She also shares a comprehensive overview of all of the resources available to you through MHD. The goal of MHD is to be a resource for women going through recurrent miscarriage & recurring pregnancy loss (RPL). She talks about the podcast and gives tips for looking back and finding episodes specific to you. She also provides an overview of the website res...
5 Reminders if You Are Struggling with Miscarriage During the Holidays | #119
December 19, 2022 10:00 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBIn episode #119 Miscarriage Hope Desk founder, Allison Schaaf, shares 5 tips on handling the holidays after miscarriage. You Are Not Alone I know I felt alone when I first experienced pregnancy loss. That's one of the reasons I started Miscarriage Hope Desk. There is comfort in the fact that you are not alone in this struggle. There is a community here to support you and you likely have people in your real life who are there to support you too. Our Stories of Hope may be a helpful resour...
Sarah Jane Smith - Childless: Not By Choice | #118
December 12, 2022 10:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBIn episode #118, Sarah Jane shares her personal story of loss, unexplained infertility, and ultimately a chronic illness that resulted in a hysterectomy. As an embodiment teacher and life coach, Sarah Jane discusses the importance of acknowledging your grief and giving it space. Self-compassion is such an important part of processing a childless life, especially when it was not the one you had planned. We also talk about how the message of never giving up trying for a child can be more hur...
Dr. Sophie Keller - Regaining Balance and Confidence After Miscarriage | #117
December 05, 2022 10:00 - 43 minutes - 40 MBIn episode #117, Dr. Sophie Keller shares her expertise as a positive and organizational psychologist. Dr. Keller is a social wellbeing commentator in the media, an entrepreneur, and a four-times bestselling author. She is a global leader in the happiness field. After losing a baby at over 5 months pregnant, Dr. Sophie used her expertise to heal her mind, body, and soul. Her After Miscarriage program features the same process she used to provide miscarriage support and a holistic recovery ...
Tatiana Rojas - Seeking Support and Decreasing Stress After Experiencing a Blighted Ovum | #116
November 28, 2022 10:00 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBIn episode #116, Tatiana shares her story of personal loss. After a healthy first pregnancy, she was surprised when something didn't feel right during her second pregnancy. After several ultrasounds, it was determined that she had a blighted ovum. With very little information about what that meant, Tatiana had to do her own research. As a mental health provider herself (a licensed marriage and family therapist), Tatiana knew to ask for support even though it was not offered or readily avai...
Testing After Miscarriage & Advocating for Yourself | #115
November 21, 2022 10:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBIn Episode 115, Miscarriage Hope Desk founder, Allison Schaaf, shares her perspective on lab work and testing after miscarriage. The goal is to help you come up with a list of questions to ask your doctor to understand which tests would be most helpful for you. She also goes over how to advocate for yourself at the doctor's office. Make sure to download our free checklist before you listen: https://miscarriagehopedesk.com/labs/ Topics Discussed: testing after miscarriage, list of blood t...