The Miscarriage Doula Podcast

This conversation delves into the complexities of reproductive health, particularly focusing on pregnancy loss and abortion. Rebecca Little and Colleen Long join Arden to discuss the impact of the overturning of Roe v. Wade on women's health, share personal stories of loss, and highlight the cultural taboos surrounding these topics. They emphasize the need for better understanding and support within the medical community and advocate for a more empathetic approach to reproductive rights. Learn More About "I'm Sorry For My Loss" the book HEREPurchase from Bookshop.org and support your local bookstores HERE.The Miscarriage Doula is an online service and resource that supports people through pregnancy loss. Learn more at themiscarriagedoula.co

In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Arden Cartrette is joined by psychologist and award-winning author Jessica Zucker to discuss her new book, Normalize It: Upending the Silence, Stigma, and Shame That Shape Women's Lives. Known for her groundbreaking work and viral movement I Had a Miscarriage, Jessica shares the story behind her 16-week pregnancy loss and how it transformed her personal and professional life.Together, Arden and Jessica explore the many layers of womanhood that are too often silenced—grief, periods, reproductive health, friendships, sexual assault, and more. They talk about the emotional complexity of these experiences and the societal pressure to "move on" quietly. This conversation is a call to action: to remove shame, embrace vulnerability, and normalize the full range of emotions that come with being human.Jessica offers her therapist's insight, personal experiences, and compassionate advocacy, reminding listeners that their stories matter—and that healing begins with speaking out.Topics Discussed:The story behind I Had a MiscarriageWriting Normalize It and the process of telling hard storiesGrief and pregnancy loss at 16 weeksThe cultural stigma surrounding miscarriage and menstruationThe importance of vulnerability and storytellingNavigating family dynamics and identity after lossCreating space for emotional healing and self-advocacyHow support groups foster community and connectionConnect with Jessica Zucker:Instagram: @ihadamiscarriageFollow Arden & Miscarriage Stories:Instagram: @themiscarriagedoulaWebsite: https://www.themiscarriagedoula.coSubscribe to the Miscarriage Stories podcast wherever you listen.Keywords: Miscarriage, Women's Health, Mental Health, Grief, Reproductive Health, Shame, Stigma, Identity, Vulnerability, Support Groups, Storytelling, Self-Advocacy

Returning after sharing her recurrent pregnancy loss journey with us in episode 83, Xenia shares pregnancy after loss and the emotional and physical complications of that pregnancy. The Miscarriage Doula is an online service and resource for people who are navigating pregnancy loss. Learn more at themiscarriagedoula.co -- Since we last spoke with her, she worked on processing her recurrent pregnancy loss experience and took a break from trying to conceive. She also named the two babies and purchased tangible artwork to hang in her home. Other life events that have happened; moving, trouble with her job, in the UK the government now issues certificates for losses before 20 weeks (they previously didn't). In the Summer, she learned that she was pregnant again and was visiting her family in Eastern Europe where she had access to early pregnancy care. She had to go on a diabetic diet early in the first trimester, and watched her thyroid, as well as adding in a blood thinner due to a blood clotting concern. Around 11 weeks, she woke up covered in blood which was triggering so she called an ambulance to take her to the emergency room. A male OB immediately says that it's a miscarriage but an ultrasound (and other care in the hospital) confirms that the baby has a heartbeat but they see a large bleed. She's then admitted to the hospital for care. In the hospital, she learned that she had a low-lying placenta which was causing the bleeding and the hope was the placenta would move up as she progressed in her pregnancy. She had to stay at her parent's house (hours and hours of flights away) for many weeks without her husband. The rest of pregnancy was mostly smooth sailing and her baby (a boy!) was breech. Her birth was a planned/scheduled cesarean and her son is 8 months old at the time of recording. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arden-cartrette/support

In this episode, Andrea details her fertility experiences with pregnancy loss, living children, and the loss of her son during the second trimester that was unexpected and traumatic. Thank you, Andrea for talking about second trimester loss so openly and for discussing saline baths! Some helpful books have been: - Just be Honest : Clint Watkins  - Dark cloud deep mercy :  Mark Vroegop  - Grieving the child I never knew : Kathe Wunnenberg - Holding on to love after you've lost a baby : Gary Chapman and Candy McVicar  - Chasing light : Stephanie Tong - Sunlight in December : Kristin Hernandez  BLOG POST ON SALINE BATH : https://cafemom.com/news/miscarriage-photography-salt-water-bath-underwater-phot?pubdate=1637587380000&utm_content=beingamom_fbpage&utm_term=new&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=sm RESOURCE - HOPE MOMMIES : https://hopemommies.org/hope-boxes --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arden-cartrette/support

Natori join Arden on the Miscarriage Stories Podcast to discuss her pregnancy experience and how traumatic miscarriage can be no matter how "early" in pregnancy you are. We discuss a difficult encounter with medical staff, things that have helped her cope and grieve, taking time off work after loss, and so much more. Do you want to share your story? https://TheMiscarriageDoula.as.me/?appointmentType=63230129 Interested in the services of The Miscarriage Doula? Learn more at her website: themiscarriagedoula.co --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arden-cartrette/support

During this episode of Miscarriage Stories, Denise shares her personal experience with losing her son after passing 12 weeks, which is when she felt safe enough to share the news with family and friends. This conversation is heavy on discussing what birth looks like in loss and is a vulnerable account of grief, trauma, and the stressors that come up when moving forward. Plus, we discuss pregnancy after loss and Denise and I had a lot of the same fears and experiences so I know I related to her big time. Do you want to share your story? https://TheMiscarriageDoula.as.me/?appointmentType=63230129 Interested in the services of The Miscarriage Doula? Learn more at her website: themiscarriagedoula.co --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arden-cartrette/support

Meaghan joins Arden today to share her experience with pregnancy and loss. River is a child that was wanted and loved from the moment they existed which made their loss all the more devastating for Meaghan and her husband, Tom. We discuss her experience giving birth at home and the trauma that it brought to her and her partner and how unprepared we often are for pregnancy loss in general. This conversation is heavy on the experience of miscarriage at home and medical care along with grief, trauma, and difficulties in life after loss. We do also discuss the fact that Meaghan is currently pregnant after loss! Do you want to share your story? https://TheMiscarriageDoula.as.me/?appointmentType=63230129 Interested in the services of The Miscarriage Doula? Learn more at her website: themiscarriagedoula.co --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arden-cartrette/support

“My eggs are rotten so we just need better ingredients for the bun” Lauren comes on to share about her journey with infertility, recurrent pregnancy loss and navigating IVF, fertility testing and treatment. "Fertility really is like a crap shoot Losing pregnancies, embryos, cycles, feels like cumulative loss" You can read more about Lauren's journey on her blog PINEAPPLES AND ROTTEN EGGS Since recording this in early 2024, Lauren has transferred the second donated embryo that unforunately ended in another miscarriage and she had a D&C in June 2024. This was her 6th transfer overall and at this time, she's unsure of her next steps. Let's all send Lauren some love! Miscarriage Stories is hosted by Arden Cartrette who is a Birth & Bereavement Doula that founded "The Miscarriage Doula" -- an online support service and resource for people who are experiencing or have experienced loss. Support is offered through 1:1 support, group support, blog posts, and Instagram content. Learn more at ⁠themiscarriagedoula.co --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arden-cartrette/support

On this episode of Miscarriage Stories we hear from Sam who joined us for episode 39 to share her experience with miscarriage. Now she's back to share more about recurrent pregnancy loss, lots and lots of testing, traveling to Mexico for Immunotherapy (and getting stuck at the border), plus IVF, and pregnancy after loss. Miscarriage Stories is hosted by Arden Cartrette who is a Birth & Bereavement Doula that founded "The Miscarriage Doula" -- an online support service and resource for people who are experiencing or have experienced loss. Support is offered through 1:1 support, group support, blog posts, and Instagram content. Learn more at themiscarriagedoula.co --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arden-cartrette/support

Rachel from the Hope Again Collective joins Arden to talk about her experience with pregnancy loss and what life after loss looks like for a pastor. She also wrote a book titled Miscarried Hope: Journeying with Jesus through Pregnancy and Infant Loss which is available now! https://hopeagaincollective.com Miscarriage Stories is hosted by Arden Cartrette who is a Birth & Bereavement Doula that founded "The Miscarriage Doula" -- an online support service and resource for people who are experiencing or have experienced loss. Support is offered through 1:1 support, group support, blog posts, and Instagram content. Learn more at themiscarriagedoula.co --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arden-cartrette/support

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Arizona joins Arden to discuss her experience with a miscarriage during her third pregnancy. "Angel" was born in the first trimester and with having two living sons and two step-daughters, going through a miscarriage was difficult to say the least. Hear her story on Miscarriage Stories Podcast. Miscarriage Stories is hosted by Arden Cartrette who is a Birth & Bereavement Doula that founded "The Miscarriage Doula" -- an online support service and resource for people who are experiencing or have experienced loss. Support is offered through 1:1 support, group support, blog posts, and Instagram content. Learn more at themiscarriagedoula.co --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arden-cartrette/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arden-cartrette/support

*SENSITIVE NOTE* This episode contains really difficult details and conversations surrounding sexual abuse and the transgender community. If you have the space to listen to Alex's story, please do. You can also save it for another day or time, whenever you're ready. Alex (he/him) joins Arden today to share the story of experiencing a miscarriage 10 years ago, prior to transitioning as a transgender male. Not only was Alex struggling with his identity but he was also sexually abused which led to a pregnancy that was both feared and in a way, wanted. Alex really opens up in this episode and shares how language has affected him as he's transgender and what grief has looked like for the last 10 years. The Miscarriage Doula is an online service and resource for those walking through pregnancy loss and life after. Check out our website for 1:1 support and support groups ---- ⁠THEMISCARRIAGEDOULA.CO --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arden-cartrette/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arden-cartrette/support

Female filmmaker, Rakefet Abergel, who was personally traumatized by pregnancy loss, released a trailer and accompanying music video of an original song from her short film “Still” in honor of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Month. “Still” is a moving psychological thriller short film, now entering the film festival circuit, meant to honor all mothers and families who experience infant loss at any stage. Abergel received production support from Joel Zwick (My Big Fat Greek Wedding) and Jory Weitz (Napoleon Dynamite). Pregnancy loss is not uncommon. As many as 26% of all pregnancies and up to 10% of clinically recognized pregnancies end in ⁠miscarriage ⁠and per the CDC about ⁠24,000 babies are stillborn⁠ annually (defined as after 20 weeks gestation). However, it continues to be a taboo topic that lives in the shadows, preventing many women from getting the support they need. Abergel, writer and director of “Still”, also stars in the short film, was inspired to honor the son she lost during her pregnancy. Her trauma led to a desire to shine a light on the darker parts of the inevitable feelings, and to validate some of the emotions experienced by women who have experienced such traumas.   ⁠The Life We Never Had - Music Video⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arden-cartrette/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arden-cartrette/support

Rebecca and her husband are newly married as of July 2022 and didn't plan to have children right away due to being in grad school. Her mind changed suddenly and they started trying to conceive. In December 2022 she learned that she was pregnant with her daughter, Hadley. Throughout the first trimester, every ultrasound and appointment went well. Rebecca also had NIPT testing and everything came back normal without any concerns. During the a diagnostic ultrasound, Rebecca saw that her daughter looked great and was moving around on the screen. When she sat down with the doctor, she immediately knew that something wasn't right. The doctor sat down and started talking about what they were looking at on the ultrasound and pointed out that there was increased fluid behind Hadley's neck which was a big concern. Following that ultrasound, she was given a few options which were to do nothing or to do the CVS procedure. Rebecca and her husband did the CVS procedure and found it to be a difficult procedure due to a tilted uterus which resulted in a smaller sample and a longer wait time for results. In the meantime, they saw an MFM doctor where they learned about other concerns. A month after having the CVS procedure, she finally heard the results an dit was confirmed that Hadley was missing a 13th chromosome. Learning about her daughters quality of life was difficult and led her to make the difficult decision to go through with a termination of pregnancy. At 18 weeks, Rebecca had a D&E procedure. She was given a copy of Hadley's footprints and had her cremated. A month following her D&E, Rebecca learned that she was pregnant for the second time which was a surprise. She is currently 18 weeks pregnant and did have a lot of testing and procedures to make sure that her second child was healthy. The Miscarriage Doula is an online service and resource for those walking through pregnancy loss and life after. Check out our website for 1:1 support and support groups (GROUPS STARTING IN AUGUST 2023) ---- THEMISCARRIAGEDOULA.CO --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arden-cartrette/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arden-cartrette/support

Madison joins Arden to discuss her journey with recurrent pregnancy loss including the unexpected loss of twins (mono-mono) and how she's navigated grief especially as she is pregnant again after loss. Discussed in this episode: High-risk twin pregnancy and loss Chemical pregnancies Anxiety in pregnancy after loss Trauma related to missed miscarriages Benefits of our support groups The Miscarriage Doula is an online service and resource for those walking through pregnancy loss and life after. Check out our website for 1:1 support and support groups (GROUPS STARTING IN AUGUST 2023) ---- THEMISCARRIAGEDOULA.CO --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arden-cartrette/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arden-cartrette/support

Carmen joins Arden to discuss her experience with 11 pregnancies, many of which sadly ended in loss. She experienced "chemical" pregnancies, missed miscarriages, early losses, and termination for medical reasons along with having living children between her losses. Carmen wrote a book that was created from her journal entries over the course of 5 years of her fertility journey. If you struggle with recurrent pregnancy loss -- this is a great episode to listen to. BUY CARMEN'S BOOK (IT'S GREAT!) The Miscarriage Doula is an online service and resource for those walking through pregnancy loss and life after. Check out our website for 1:1 support and support groups (GROUPS STARTING IN AUGUST 2023) ---- THEMISCARRIAGEDOULA.CO --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arden-cartrette/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arden-cartrette/support

On this episode of Miscarriage Stories, we hear from Brooke who experienced two losses AFTER having her three-year-old son. Loss after living children always comes as a shock because you expect the same outcome from the first pregnancy but when her second pregnancy was a blighted ovum (missed miscarriage) and then her third was a molar pregnancy, she was devastated to say the least. She shares her journey through loss, grief, and what comes next. Miscarriage Stories is hosted by Arden Cartrette who founded The Miscarriage Doula / an online service and resource for women going through pregnancy loss. VIsit themiscarriagedoula.co to learn more --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arden-cartrette/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arden-cartrette/support

Linsey shares her heartbreaking story through recurrent pregnancy loss including missed miscarriage and termination for medical reasons. She's been on a journey through IVF and bravely shares the reality of life after loss and IVF after loss. The Miscarriage Doula is an online service and resource for those walking through pregnancy loss and life after. Check out our website for 1:1 support and support groups (GROUPS STARTING IN AUGUST 2023) ---- THEMISCARRIAGEDOULA.CO --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arden-cartrette/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arden-cartrette/support

Linn joins Arden all the way from Sweden to share the devastating journey she's had through recurrent pregnancy loss. She shares how navigating the medical system has been difficult and how she's coped with six miscarriages. The Miscarriage Doula is an online service and resource for those walking through pregnancy loss and life after. Check out our website for 1:1 support and support groups (GROUPS STARTING IN AUGUST 2023) ---- THEMISCARRIAGEDOULA.CO --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arden-cartrette/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arden-cartrette/support

Alex shares her heartbreaking experience of miscarriage at home right before an ultrasound at 13 weeks. She shares the things that she wishes doctors would mention to women who were experiencing pregnancy loss and what loss has looked like for her. The Miscarriage Doula is an online service and resource for those walking through pregnancy loss and life after. Check out our website for 1:1 support and support groups (GROUPS STARTING IN AUGUST 2023) ---- THEMISCARRIAGEDOULA.CO --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arden-cartrette/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arden-cartrette/support

Allissa joins the podcast to share her journey through a first trimester loss years after she had an elective abortion during an abusive relationship. She shares what grief has looked like for her as she's navigated life after loss and being a nurse. The Miscarriage Doula is an online service and resource for those walking through pregnancy loss and life after. Check out our website for 1:1 support and support groups (GROUPS STARTING IN AUGUST 2023) ---- THEMISCARRIAGEDOULA.CO --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arden-cartrette/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arden-cartrette/support

Katie, an end-of-life doula in the UK joins the podcast to share her experience with two first trimester miscarriages. She shares her experience having two miscarriages at home after having birth trauma from her first living child and how complicated life after trauma can be but how healing looks for her. The Miscarriage Doula is an online service and resource for those walking through pregnancy loss and life after. Check out our website for 1:1 support and support groups (GROUPS STARTING IN AUGUST 2023) ---- THEMISCARRIAGEDOULA.CO MISCARRIAGE DOULA COLLECTIVE / BEREAVEMENT DOULA CERTIFICATION --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arden-cartrette/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arden-cartrette/support

Stephanie, who is one of the incredible doulas on Arden's team at The Miscarriage Doula comes on the show to share her journey through pregnancy loss in the second trimester. After her water broke at 19 weeks, she details her terrible experience giving birth and grieving her daughter. Arden and Stephanie also discuss pregnancy after loss in this episode! The Miscarriage Doula provides 1:1 and group support for women living life after loss. LEARN MORE ABOUT ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORT LEARN MORE ABOUT GROUP UPPORT --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arden-cartrette/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arden-cartrette/support

Kirsten joins Arden to share her story with pregnancy loss, PCOS, struggling to conceive after loss, and a struggle with her mental health as she grieved. SHOP KIRSTEN'S BOOKS: Rearranged I Love You From Heaven Visit Kirsten's website: https://kirstenhopfensperger.com/ ARE YOU INTERESTED IN SHARING YOUR STORY? ⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠ WORK WITH ARDEN + HER TEAM: Book a 1:1 call ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠ View virtual support groups⁠⁠ HERE⁠⁠ For email support with Arden, click ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠ Support Arden's work by "Buying Her A Coffee" - ⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/VPqVJzwhxj⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arden-cartrette/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arden-cartrette/support

Sunita Osborn, author of The Miscarriage Map, joins Arden to share her personal journey with recurrent pregnancy loss, grief, and pregnancy after loss. She shares how she wrote two books over the course of the last few years and the inspiration for them being her miscarriages. Her new book, “Self-ish: When Bubble Baths, Wine and Positive Affirmations Aren't Cutting It” is a deep dive into the concept of selfishness that empowers women to unapologetically nurture themselves through exploration of essential, but often misunderstood psychological concepts such as self-love, self-care, self-respect, and selfish. Purchase her books: Self-ish: When Bubble Baths, Wine and Positive Affirmations Aren't Cutting It The Miscarriage Map ARE YOU INTERESTED IN SHARING YOUR STORY? ⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠ WORK WITH ARDEN + HER TEAM: Book a 1:1 call ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠ View virtual support groups⁠⁠ HERE⁠⁠ For email support with Arden, click ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠ Support Arden's work by "Buying Her A Coffee" - ⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/VPqVJzwhxj⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arden-cartrette/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arden-cartrette/support

Natalie shares her journey of the loss of her baby at 12 weeks pregnant, giving birth at home, and coping with the grief and fear of what her future would hold. She does share that she went on to get pregnant again and welcomed her living daughter! WORK WITH ARDEN + HER TEAM: Book a 1:1 call ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠ View virtual support groups⁠⁠ HERE⁠⁠ For email support with Arden, click ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠ Support Arden's work by "Buying Her A Coffee" - ⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/VPqVJzwhxj⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arden-cartrette/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arden-cartrette/support

Jessi opens up about her fertility journey and shares about an abortion that she had as a teenager, recurrent pregnancy loss years later, to needing IVF to get pregnant with her son. After her son was born and she felt ready to try for a sibling, she and her partner adopted five embryos and are currently on the journey of waiting to transfer an embryo this summer! Connect with Jessi on Instagram (she does share her living child here but also her IVF journey): @cweihs_journey ARE YOU INTERESTED IN SHARING YOUR STORY? ⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠ WORK WITH ARDEN + HER TEAM: Book a 1:1 call ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠ View virtual support groups⁠⁠ HERE⁠⁠ For email support with Arden, click ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠ Support Arden's work by "Buying Her A Coffee" - ⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/VPqVJzwhxj⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arden-cartrette/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arden-cartrette/support

Kelly Jean-Philippe, the host and founder of Welcome To Fatherhood, a podcast and resource for men in the fatherhood space. He walks us through his experience with recurrent pregnancy loss and pregnancy after loss alongside his partner and the differences they faced as they grieved multiple pregnancies. For resources from Kelly, visit Welcome To Fatherhood and be sure to share him as a resource with your male partners! ARE YOU INTERESTED IN SHARING YOUR STORY? ⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠ WORK WITH ARDEN + HER TEAM: Book a 1:1 call ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠ View virtual support groups⁠⁠ HERE⁠⁠ For email support with Arden, click ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠ Support Arden's work by "Buying Her A Coffee" - ⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/VPqVJzwhxj⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arden-cartrette/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arden-cartrette/support

Nicky and her husband started trying to conceive shortly after getting married but she never got a period after coming off birth control. After seeing a fertility specialized five months after coming off birth control, her doctor did genetic tested she learned they carried a genetic disorder that would make IVF their next step. Nicky then shares about her twin pregnancy that ended in loss and the grief she's battled since her loss. The Miscarriage Doula is an online service and resource that supports women through pregnancy loss at any gestation. To learn more, visit themiscarriagedoula.co --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arden-cartrette/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arden-cartrette/support

Xenia joins us from England to share her story of recurrent secondary loss. Following the pregnancy and birth of her first child, she and her partner started struggling with recurrent pregnancy loss and are still in the thick of their journey. TAGS: SECONDARY LOSS, SECONDARY MISCARRIAGE, RECURRENT MISCARRIAGES, RECURRENT PREGNANCY LOSS, MISCARRIAGE, EARLY PREGNANCY UNIT, UK MISCARRIAGE REGISTER FOR OUR FREE MOTHER'S DAY EVENT: themiscarriagedoula.co/mothers-day-event The Miscarriage Doula is an online service and resource that supports women through pregnancy loss at any gestation. To learn more, visit themiscarriagedoula.co --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arden-cartrette/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arden-cartrette/support

REGISTER FOR OUR FREE MOTHER'S DAY EVENT: themiscarriagedoula.co/mothers-day-event Caroline is on the Miscarriage Stories Podcast today to share her journey through trying to grow her family, infertility, and recurrent pregnancy loss. She is open about how she copes with grief, naming her babies, and what IVF has been like for her. The Miscarriage Doula is an online service and resource that supports women through pregnancy loss at any gestation. To learn more, visit themiscarriagedoula.co --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arden-cartrette/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arden-cartrette/support

Shelly shares her pregnancy and loss journey starting with a complicated pregnancy with twins who spent more than two weeks in the NICU plus she had a D&C before ever experiencing a miscarriage. Then she shares her experience through recurrent pregnancy loss, testing, learning a diagnoses that could contribute to her future pregnancies and how she honors the babies she's lost by naming them and including them in her everyday life. To see our services and resources visit themiscarriagedoula.co TAGS: TWIN PREGNANCY, FULL-TERM BIRTH, BIRTH TRAUMA, RECURRENT PREGNANCY LOSS, MISSED MISCARRIAGE, CHEMICAL PREGNANCIES, EARLY PREGNANCY LOSS, APS, ANTIPHOSPHALIPID SYNDROME, BLOOD CLOTTING IN PREGNANCY, SECONDARY LOSS --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arden-cartrette/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arden-cartrette/support

Samantha shares her journey through recurrent pregnancy loss and secondary losses. She has two living children and three miscarriages between her children and has been open about her struggle with postpartum anxiety and depression following her living children's births and miscarriages. Learn more about The Miscarriage Doula services on our website: themiscarriagedoula.co TAGS: FULL TERM BIRTH, FIRST TRIMESTER BIRTH, POSTPARTUM, ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION, MISSED MISCARRIAGES, CHEMICAL PREGNANCY --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/arden-cartrette/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/arden-cartrette/support

Amber shares her experience with recurrent pregnancy loss including an honest conversation about her missed miscarriage at 8 weeks. She bravely details her birth at home and what it was really like to have a miscarriage and bury her baby. The medications mentioned: Mifenspirone followed by Misoprostol ----- Learn more about our services through The Miscarriage Doula at themiscarriagedoula.co TAGS: RECURRENT PREGNANCY LOSS, FIRST TRIMESTER LOSS, IRREGULAR CYCLES, ANOVULATORY CYCLES, LETROZOLE --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/arden-cartrette/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/arden-cartrette/support

Morgan openly shares her journey through recurrent pregnancy loss and the recent loss of her son Tatum at 20 weeks. Her due date with Tatum is February 28th so in honor of that day, we are sharing her story on the day he would have been due. The Miscarriage Doula is an online service and resource. We have virtual support options such as meeting privately with a trained bereavement doula or joining a virtual support group. To learn about all of our offerings visit themiscarriagedoula.co To share your story on the podcast: https://calendly.com/ardencartrette/podcast-recording-miscarriage-stories TAGS: FIRST TRIMESTER MISCARRIAGE, SECOND TRIMESTER LOSS, STILLBIRTH, BABY LOSS, INFERTILITY, RECURRENT PREGNANCY LOSS --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/arden-cartrette/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/arden-cartrette/support

20 year old Ava shares her experience of an unexpected pregnancy where she learned that there were three gestational sacs which resulted in one vanishing pregnancy and conjoined twins. TAGS: SPOTTING IN PREGNANCY, UNPLANNED PREGNANCY, TWIN PREGNANCY LOSS, TRIPLET PREGNANCY LOSS, PREGNANCY LOSS, FIRST TRIMESTER MISCARRIAGE The Miscarriage Doula is an online service and resource. We have virtual support options such as meeting privately with a trained bereavement doula or joining a virtual support group. To learn about all of our offerings visit themiscarriagedoula.co To share your story on the podcast: https://calendly.com/ardencartrette/podcast-recording-miscarriage-stories --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/arden-cartrette/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/arden-cartrette/support

Nicole's journey starts with an infertility journey that led her to multiple rounds of fertility treatment. She conceived her living child (a daughter) with the help of fertility treatment and then started trying to conceive for a second child when her daughter was 10 months old. During the round to have a second living child she has experienced recurrent pregnancy loss and is in the midst of fertility treatment after loss. --- The Miscarriage Doula is an online resource and service for women who have experienced pregnancy loss. We offer one-on-one support, group support, and virtual/digital offerings such as guides, ebooks, webinars and more. Visit themiscarriagedoula.co to learn more. TAGS: INFERTILITY, RECURRENT MISCARRIAGES, SECONDARY LOSS, CHEMICAL PREGNANCY, COVID-19, MISSED MISCARRIAGE --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/arden-cartrette/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/arden-cartrette/support

Arden hops on the podcast feed to give a few loving reminders as you leave 2022 behind and welcome a new year. ARE YOU INTERESTED IN SHARING YOUR STORY? CLICK HERE WORK WITH ARDEN: Book a 1:1 call HERE View virtual support groups HERE Support Arden's work by "Buying Her A Coffee" - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/VPqVJzwhxj --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/arden-cartrette/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/arden-cartrette/support

Coming from Spain in 2012, Raquel moved to the USA and met her now husband. After two years of marriage they started trying to conceive and were surprised when they quickly saw a positive pregnancy test but were devastated when they experienced multiple miscarriages and fertility issues. Listen to Raquels story with an update at the end! *This was recorded a year before being published! Follow us on Instagram @themiscarriagedoula --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/arden-cartrette/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/arden-cartrette/support

Today Arden reads Krista and Michelle's email where they sent in their experience with pregnancy loss. Krista experiences secondary loss and a second trimester loss while Michelle experiences two back-to-back miscarriages on her SMBC (single mom by choice) journey. BE A GUEST ON THE PODCAST SEND IN YOUR STORIES VIA EMAIL: themiscarriagedoula@gmail.com CHECK OUT ARDEN'S SCHEDULE FOR 1:1 CALLS: https://themiscarriagedoula.co/1-1-support GRIEVING THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS WEBINAR: https://best-hill-471.myflodesk.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/arden-cartrette/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/arden-cartrette/support

GRIEVING THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS WEBINAR: https://best-hill-471.myflodesk.com Before welcoming her living son, Avery, into the world -- Sarah experienced three consecutive miscarriages. Sarah and Arden met through Instagram, and for the last three years, they have virtually supported each other through multiple miscarriages, pregnancy, birth, and motherhood after loss. Hear Sarah's story with recurrent pregnancy loss, learn about her job at Fairhaven Health, and her journey to Avery. Check out our one-on-one support sessions: https://themiscarriagedoula.co/1-1-support --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/arden-cartrette/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/arden-cartrette/support

Olivia shares her experience with pregnancy loss and describes the pain of experiencing the loss of a baby she didn't know she wanted. Then, in an open conversation about not knowing if she wanted kids, getting pregnant unexpectedly, and getting excited about the pregnancy only to experience a miscarriage -- it's an excellent episode for you! GRIEVING THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS WEBINAR You may write in and share your story via email. Arden will read your email on air, giving you a voice when you need it most. Send an email to themiscarriagedoula@gmail.com and put PODCAST in the subject. Only first names will be shared on the podcast, please specify if you would like to keep your identity anonymous. Learn more about our offerings at themiscarriagedoula.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/arden-cartrette/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/arden-cartrette/support

Emma shares her experience with her first pregnancy that ended with her living son who was born at 34 weeks gestation after many complications and an emergency c-section. When she wanted to expand her family and have another living child, she experienced two miscarriages and details them for the community in this episode. *We apologize for background noise and dog barks! GRIEVING THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS WEBINAR --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/arden-cartrette/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/arden-cartrette/support

We're changing our name but not the show! Miscarriage Stories is a place for YOU to share your story. Are you interested in having a conversation with Arden that's recorded for the show? CLICK HERE to view availability for recordings. You may write in and share your story via email. Arden will read your email on air, giving you a voice when you need it most. Send an email to themiscarriagedoula@gmail.com and put PODCAST in the subject. Only first names will be shared on the podcast, please specify if you would like to keep your identity anonymous. Oh, and check out our NEW and IMPROVED website: themiscarriagedoula.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/arden-cartrette/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/arden-cartrette/support

Olivia shares her experience with getting pregnant unexpectedly and thinking that she didn't want children prior to being pregnant. Then she experiences a missed miscarriage and while she knew it was possible, she felt crushed by the experience. Listen to this vulnerable and raw take on pregnancy loss. Connect with TMD on Instagram: @themiscarriagedoula To share your story on the podcast, CLICK HERE For miscarriage & grief resources, visit themiscarriagedoula.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/arden-cartrette/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/arden-cartrette/support

Lauren from the Mental Push Plan shares her personal experience with miscarriage and the meaning behind her company with her friend Carolyn which supports women in their pregnancy journey along with grief journey following pregnancy loss. Mental Push Plan is mental tools to empower you through pregnancy, birth & beyond through workbooks, courses, and freebies with one-on-one support coming soon. Get Mental Grief Plan for only $15 during the month of October Follow Mental Push Plan on Instagram: @mentalpushplan Connect with TMD on Instagram: @themiscarriagedoula To share your story on the podcast, CLICK HERE For miscarriage & grief resources, visit themiscarriagedoula.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/arden-cartrette/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/arden-cartrette/support

Alexis shares her story of pregnancy loss with her daughter, Aubreigh, who was diagnosed with Turner's Syndrome, High Drops, and a heart defect. Following these diagnoses, she had to make the most compassionate and difficult decision that a mother has to make. Alexis' story includes mention of termination for medical reasons, details of her D&E, and more from her second trimester loss. Connect with Alexis on Instagram: @flowt.on Connect with TMD on Instagram: @themiscarriagedoula To share your story on the podcast, CLICK HERE For miscarriage & grief resources, visit themiscarriagedoula.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/arden-cartrette/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/arden-cartrette/support

Heidi joins Arden to share her miscarriage experience on today's episode of The Miscarriage Doula Podcast. Following two living children ages 4 and 2 years old, Heidi and her husband decided to grow their family further and have a third child. When they went in to the first ultrasound and learned that the pregnancy may not be progressing, they were given their options and Heidi moved forward with taking Cytotec/Misoprostol. Heidi is sharing her story just weeks after her loss in an attempt to find community and healing. Connect with Heidi on Instagram at @heidimalleske Connect with TMD on Instagram: @themiscarriagedoula To share your story on the podcast, CLICK HERE For miscarriage & grief resources, visit themiscarriagedoula.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/arden-cartrette/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/arden-cartrette/support

Hailey is from Missoula, Montana and has had an ectopic pregnancy along with three first trimester miscarriages. She shares her story through loss, medical care, and where she's at today. Connect with TMD on Instagram: @themiscarriagedoula To share your story on the podcast, CLICK HERE For miscarriage & grief resources, visit themiscarriagedoula.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/arden-cartrette/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/arden-cartrette/support