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
Ep30- Zeina Alkhalaf – Pregnancy Loss Related to a Subchorionic Hematoma
In episode #030, Zeina shares her personal story of pregnancy loss. She struggled with fertility issues before getting pregnant with her first child, and then experienced a subchorionic hematoma and lost her second pregnancy at six months gestation. After making some...
Ep29- Claudia Baumert – The Effects of Nutrient Deficiencies on Fertility and Pregnancy
In episode #029, Claudia shares her expertise as a nutritionist as well as her personal story of pregnancy loss. Claudia is a registered and licensed dietitian nutritionist with a functional and integrative approach, and she has so much information to share about the...
Ep28- Aimee Raupp – Yes You Can Get Pregnant (and Stay Pregnant)
In episode #028, Aimee shares her expertise as a renowned women's health and wellness expert. She is a celebrity acupuncturist and coach, a best-selling author, and the founder of the Aimee Raupp beauty line of hand-crafted, organic skincare products that are...
Ep27- Miscarriage Hope Desk Year in Review + What’s Coming in 2021
In episode #027, Miscarriage Hope Desk Founder, Allison Schaaf, is sharing a recap of 2020 at Miscarriage Hope Desk, including wins and areas she wants to continue to work on and grow. The goal of Miscarriage Hope Desk is to be a resource for women going through...
Ep26- Pregnancy and Baby After Recurrent Miscarriage – Allison Schaaf Update Episode
In episode #026, Miscarriage Hope Desk Founder, Allison Schaaf, is back sharing an update to her personal fertility journey. She discusses pregnancy after miscarriage, her pregnancy & birth experience in 2020, and her postpartum experience after recurrent...
Ep25- Meaghan Jackson – The Impact of Recurrent Miscarriage on Parenting
In episode #025, Meaghan shares her personal experience with recurrent pregnancy loss. She has had two miscarriages, with her third son born between the two. On the heels of these losses, Meaghan became depressed and she struggled with parenting. Her mental health was...
Ep24- Emily Ginn – IVF This: The Myths and Realities of Grief
In episode #024, Emily Ginn discusses the myths and realities of grief, and how cyclical grieving can have a lasting impact following miscarriage and infertility. After 15 years in medical social work, Emily coaches women that are considering, seeking or undergoing...
Ep23- Reggie Ann Geertsen – Coping with Recent Consecutive Losses
In episode #023, Reggie Ann Geertsen shares her story of recurrent pregnancy loss. Her first miscarriage was related to a blighted ovum, and she became pregnant for a second time soon after this loss. Unfortunately, the pregnancy also ended in miscarriage. Reggie Ann...
Ep22- Dr. Marc Sklar – Asking the Right Questions About Miscarriage
In episode #022, Dr. Marc Sklar shares his expertise in fertility-related issues. A member of the Miscarriage Hope Desk advisory board, Dr. Sklar has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to recurrent pregnancy loss. We discuss potential causes of miscarriage, and how...
Ep21- Brandy Cummings – Functional Nutrition Support from Preconception Through Postpartum
In episode #021, Brandy Cummings shares her expertise in functional nutrition. Her personal experience with miscarriage led her to want to help others dig deep into the roots of their health and pull everything back into harmony so they can feel prepared, empowered,...
Ep20- Ashley Pittman – Don’t Struggle in Silence: Hope for Angel Moms
In episode #020, Ashley Pittman shares her story of losing her twins at seven months pregnant in addition to recurrent miscarriages between her three living sons. Ashley is a best-selling author, speaker, self-publishing consultant, philanthropist, and mentor. Her...
Ep19- Melissa Groves Azzaro – The Hormone Dietitian
In episode #019, Melissa Groves Azzaro, integrative registered dietitian, shares her expertise regarding women's health, PCOS, and fertility issues. We discuss the ways that nutrition can impact fertility, lifestyle changes that can make an impact, and supplements to...