Miscarriage Hope Desk Podcast
Welcome to the Miscarriage Hope Desk Podcast where we have a new episode ever Monday. Our episodes cover 2 topics-
1) Stories of Hope: interviews with real women who have walked the path of recurrent miscarriage
2) Expert Interviews: talking with top doctors, therapists and other experts in the field of recurring pregnancy loss.
Meet Our Podcast Host
Laura Bauder is a podcast strategist and the founder of PodcastHers Media. She encourages women to share their messages, as she had a powerful experience with podcasting following the birth of her rainbow baby in early 2019. A moment she had long awaited felt heavy, dark, and overwhelming.
For months, she grappled with the intense emotions and anxiety associated with postpartum depression before seeking help. One of the most healing aspects of this process was connecting with other women through the making of her podcast, Postpartum Perspectives.
Laura has a background in psychology and she truly believes that the best thing we as women can do for ourselves and our loved ones is to prioritize our own health and happiness.
Sharing our stories and supporting one another is transformational, and creating these communities is necessary for our continued wellness.
Laura lives in the Washington D.C. metro area with her husband and son, and she is honored to host and manage the Miscarriage Hope Desk podcast.
Listen to Our Podcast
Ep55- Nike Famojuro – The Strength to Mourn and Heal After Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
In episode #055, Nike shares her story of unexplained recurrent pregnancy loss. She felt like she was trying everything she could to keep her pregnancies, and her doctors had no answers for her. When even bed rest and cervical cerclage weren't enough, Nike was...
Ep54- Stefanie Lethbridge – Trying Again After a Stillbirth and Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
In episode #054, Stefanie shares her personal story of moving forward after loss. After one stillbirth and four miscarriages, doctors told her that she would not be able to have children. Stefanie followed her gut, as she felt she was supposed to try again for a baby....
Ep53- Allison Schaaf – Celebrating 1 Year of Miscarriage Hope Desk Podcast
In episode #053, Allison Schaaf, founder of Miscarriage Hope Desk shares her reflections on the inaugural year of both the podcast and other resources offered through Miscarriage Hope Desk. She also dives into a personal update after her recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL)...
Ep52- Cheri Timko – Improve Your Relationship with Your Partner After Miscarriage
In episode #052, Cheri Timko shares her expertise as a couples coach. She specializes in helping committed couples improve their relationships through developing good relationship habits and skills. While miscarriage can introduce stress and grief into a relationship,...
Ep51- Angela Warm – Miscarriage and Pregnancy in Advanced Maternal Age
In episode #051, Angela Warm shares her personal story of loss. It took years for her to get pregnant, and she then experienced a miscarriage when she was 12 weeks along. She got pregnant again a few months later, but it was a blighted ovum. Angela started researching...
Ep50- Julia Hickman – Pregnancy Loss After Secondary Infertility
In episode #050, Julia Hickman shares her personal story of loss. After trying to get pregnant with their second child for several months, she and her husband were diagnosed with secondary infertility. They sought out IVF, and were so excited when their transfer led...
Ep49- Dr. Katie Rose – Investigating the Root Causes of Miscarriage with a Naturopathic Physician
In episode #049, Dr. Katie Rose shares her expertise as a licensed naturopathic physician with specialty training in fertility issues. She has supported dozens of patients through pregnancy loss, including recurrent losses. By investigating root causes of miscarriage...
Ep48- Dr. Nathalie Chase Thompson – Overcoming Feelings of Shame After Miscarriage
In episode #048, Dr. Nathalie Chase Thompson shares her personal story of loss. Her own losses have paved the way on her journey to support others. For over 20 years, she has coached, counseled, and mentored people through the grieving and healing processes. Dr. Chase...
Ep47- Erin Iwanusa – Ambiguous Grief and Unexplained Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
In episode #047, Erin shares her story of recurrent miscarriage. Following three losses, she and her husband sought the advice of an IVF specialist. The specialist could not pinpoint a cause for the losses and said she could not help them. We have a conversation about...
Ep46- Jackie Figueras – Recurrent Miscarriage Related to Autoimmune Disease: Physical, Mental, and Emotional Healing
In episode #046, Jackie Figueras shares her personal experience with recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) as well as her expertise as a passionate pregnancy loss specialist, registered nurse, and certified coach. Over half of her 18-year career has been dedicated to...
Ep45- Liz Shaw – Loss During the In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Journey: Failed Frozen Embryo Transfer (FET)
In episode #045, Liz Shaw shares her expertise as a registered dietitian nutritionist as well as her personal experiences with infertility, IVF, and failed frozen embryo transfers. Liz has worked in and researched the fertility nutrition realm of dietetics for over 5...
Ep44- Miscarriage Triggers – Mother’s Day Edition w/ Miscarriage Hope Desk Founder, Allison Schaaf
In episode #044, Miscarriage Hope Desk Founder, Allison Schaaf, returns for a solo episode. She talks about how miscarriage and pregnancy loss can be a traumatic event and steps to help deal with that trauma. She discusses her experience with miscarriage and recurrent...