Miscarriage Hope Desk Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

In 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.

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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-

• Mentorship program (FREE!): Reach out to support@miscarriagehopedesk.com if you want to participate as mentor or mentee.
• Pregnancy After Loss program: https://miscarriagehopedesk.com/pal/
• Moving Forward Program: https://miscarriagehopedesk.com/moving-forward-after-miscarriage-program/
• 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: https://miscarriagehopedesk.com/newsletter

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In 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 support@miscarriagehopedesk.com 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!

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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-

• Pregnancy After Loss program: https://miscarriagehopedesk.com/pal/
• Moving Forward Program: https://miscarriagehopedesk.com/moving-forward-after-miscarriage-program/
• 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: https://miscarriagehopedesk.com/newsletter

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In episode 154, Miscarriage Hope Desk founder Allison Schaaf shares 7 ideas for healing after miscarriage and pregnancy loss

1. Forgive Yourself
2. Therapy (esp EMDR)
3. Spiritual/ Religious Connection
4. Connect with Spouse
5. Nutrition
6. Movement
7. Journaling

Miscarriage Hope Desk is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, if you feel called to to help, reach out- support@miscarriagehopedesk.com

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We appreciate your support!

We’ve opened up our mentorship program to ALL for the month of October 2023, reach out- support@miscarriagehopedesk.com if you want to participate as mentor or mentee.

MISCARRIAGE HOPE DESK RESOURCES-
Miscarriage Hope Desk aims to help women struggling miscarriage, pregnancy loss and recurrent miscarriages (RPL), by providing the following resources-

• Pregnancy After Loss program: https://miscarriagehopedesk.com/pal/
• Moving Forward Program: https://miscarriagehopedesk.com/moving-forward-after-miscarriage-program/
• 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: https://miscarriagehopedesk.com/newsletter

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In episode #063, Melissa Harris shares her story of personal loss. After an easy and uneventful pregnancy, she expected growing her family would be equally simple. When she went in for her first ultrasound with her second pregnancy, she was shocked to learn that there was no heartbeat.

After that loss, Melissa encountered secondary infertility. They went to a fertility specialist after six months of trying, and it was then that Melissa discovered she was a "reproductive nightmare". She didn't ovulate every cycle, she had an incompetent cervix, she had a tilted uterus, and her uterus was bicornuate, with a septum creating two distinct chambers.

With the help of Letrizole, Melissa became pregnant with twins. Unfortunately, she lost both twins (at different points in the pregnancy). After taking time to grieve that loss, they opted for one more round of IUI with the fertility doctor. Melissa was able to conceive her son, and that pregnancy ending in a premature birth prompted her to write her book about her experiences, titled One Pound, Twelve Ounces (to be released in November 2021).

Topics Discussed: missed miscarriage, secondary infertility, inconsistent ovulation, tilted uterus, incompetent cervix, bicornuate uterus, uterine septum surgery, Letrizole, twin pregnancy loss, Vanishing Twin Syndrome, intrauterine insemination (IUI), pregnancy after miscarriage, premature birth

CONNECT WITH MELISSA-
INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/melragent
FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/melissaharrisauthor
WEBSITE
www.melissaharrisauthor.com

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 #062, Kim Davis shares her story of personal loss.  She is the mother of two children, but she and her husband struggled for over four years with infertility and recurrent pregnancy loss.  When their first pregnancy ended in a missed miscarriage, the months of bleeding and heartache that followed was a traumatic experience. 

When they sought support from a fertility specialist after several months of not getting pregnant, it was determined that Kim had low progesterone and ovulated early in her cycle.  They became pregnant again, and suffered the loss of twins in the first trimester. 

We discuss Kim's decision to continue to try for a baby, the need to grieve and heal from a loss, and the feelings that may arise for the partner coping with a miscarriage. 

Topics Discussed: low progesterone, blighted ovum, missed miscarriage, early ovulation, natural miscarriage, D & C, dilation and curettage, twin pregnancy loss, recurrent miscarriage, infertility, fertility testing, fertility specialist, pregnancy after miscarriage, relationships and miscarriage

CONNECT WITH KIM-

INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/sleep_babesandbeyond

FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/babesandbeyond

WEBSITE https://www.babesandbeyond.com/

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 #061, Miscarriage Hope Desk Founder, Allison Schaaf is back with another solo episode discussing her 4 step process to advocate for yourself at doctors appointments. She also talks about the importance of knowing your personal medical information and wants to empower you to take ownership over your medical care.  Topics discussed in this episode- miscarriage, recurring miscarriage, recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL), infertility, fertility, labwork, miscarriage lab checklist, pregnancy, advocate for yourself, be your own advocate.

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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Do you need help getting healthy, tasty meals on the table? Check out our sponsor Prep Dish, PrepDish.com/mhd to get 2 weeks FREE!

Are you needing support in Moving Forward after miscarriage? Check out our Moving Forward program- https://miscarriagehopedesk.com/moving-forward-after-miscarriage-program/

In episode #060, Miscarriage Hope Desk Founder, Allison Schaaf is back with a solo episode discussing the strain of miscarriage & pregnancy loss on your marriage. She reviews 5 lessons she learned during her years long struggle with recurring miscarriages. Unfortunately, the strain of miscarriage on a relationship is not talked about often enough. Topics discussed in this episode include- marriage, infertility, relationship, miscarriage, recurring miscarriages, recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL), couples therapy.

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

FREE MEAL PLANS
Do you need help getting healthy, tasty meals on the table? Check out our sponsor Prep Dish, PrepDish.com/mhd to get 2 weeks FREE!

Are you needing support in Moving Forward after miscarriage? Check out our Moving Forward program- https://miscarriagehopedesk.com/moving-forward-after-miscarriage-program/

In episode #059, Leah Mason-Virgin shares her story of personal loss.  She felt dismissed by healthcare staff and unprepared for her miscarriage experience.  Leah took it upon herself to do her own research and to chart her cycles to determine that she had a short luteal phase and likely low progesterone as well.  Leah encourages women to advocate for themselves and their reproductive health following a miscarriage.

Leah went on to have two biological sons, and she also shares her calling to adopt her daughter.  She urges those considering adoption to be certain about that path, and acknowledges both the blessings and the potential pitfalls involved.

Topics Discussed: charting cycles, short luteal phase, low progesterone, dismissive healthcare staff, adoption after miscarriage, adoption after biological children

CONNECT WITH LEAH -

INSTAGRAM @burstingwithblessings

FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/leah.masonvirgin

WEBSITE https://burstingwithblessings.com/

LEAH'S ARTICLE ABOUT HER MISCARRIAGE EXPERIENCE -

https://burstingwithblessings.com/blog/how-a-miscarriage-feels-infertility-and-miscarriage/?fbclid=IwAR3OAY2fjurIya2h1K9jnSEc-9Qebg2ZENvutJwd8fgBYVEMS50L_h5_l3s

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

FREE MEAL PLANS
Do you need help getting healthy, tasty meals on the table? Check out our sponsor Prep Dish, PrepDish.com/mhd to get 2 weeks FREE!

SHOW NOTES-
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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

FREE MEAL PLANS
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SHOW NOTES-
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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

CONNECT WITH ANNETTE-
INSTAGRAM @themommymaker
FACEBOOK- facebook.com/themommymaker
WEBSITE - getpregnantplan.com

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

FREE MEAL PLANS
Do you need help getting healthy, tasty meals on the table? Check out our sponsor Prep Dish, PrepDish.com/mhd to get 2 weeks FREE!

SHOW NOTES-
https://miscarriagehopedesk.com/podcast/

Get a FREE Miscarriage Lab Testing Checklist-
MiscarriageHopeDesk.com/labs