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
Ep16- Dr. Natascha Hebell-Fernando – Understanding the Decision to Remain Childless
In episode #016, Natascha Hebell-Fernando (Ph.D. and licensed acupuncturist) discusses her personal experiences with recurrent miscarriage as well as her professional journey to becoming a wellness mentor and an infertility coach. Just as everyone's paths to healing...
Ep15- Sara Fung – Emotional Support for Women Experiencing Miscarriage
In episode #015, Sara Fung discusses her experience working as a nurse in a women's health unit. She is a Masters prepared nurse with over 10 years of experience in women's health, obstetrics, and neonatal intensive care. Earlier in her career, Sara worked in an early...
Ep14- Sandra Etherington – IVF with Chromosome Testing
In episode #014, Sandra Etherington shares her story of recurrent pregnancy loss related to a chromosomal translocation. She conceived naturally five times, resulting in only one living child. After testing revealed her chromosomal difference, she and her husband...
Ep13- Sheri Johnson – Release the Emotional Pain of Pregnancy Loss
In episode #013, Sheri Johnson shares her story of recurrent pregnancy loss and coming to the decision to be childless. She felt lonely and unsupported as she experienced her three miscarriages, and it became her mission to help other women process their grief and...
EP12- Elizabeth Peace – The Decision to Have a Hysterectomy
In episode #012, Elizabeth Peace shares her story of recurrent pregnancy loss related to Factor V. She experienced no major complications with her first pregnancy, but had multiple miscarriages before her second child was born. During her pregnancy with her second...
EP11- Eric Hughes – Recurrent Miscarriage from a Father’s Perspective
In episode #011, Eric Hughes shares his perspective on the recurrent miscarriages he and his wife experienced. Through testing, it was determined that the MTHFR gene mutation may have been a contributing factor. Our conversation provides insight into different ways...
EP10- Cory Ruth (Dietitian) – Connections Between Nutrition and Fertility
Cory Ruth is a registered dietitian and women's health specialist, and she is the founder of The Women's Dietitian. As a women's health expert, Cory works with women to help them understand the powerful connections between their body systems to optimize their health...
EP9- Dr. Chelsea Page – Recurrent Ectopic Pregnancies
In Episode #009, Dr. Chelsea Page shares her experiences with two ectopic pregnancies and an associated fallopian tube removal. Ectopic pregnancies are uncommon and two ectopic pregnancies are even more rare. Chelsea also talks us through how she is currently dealing...
EP8- Interview with Kathy Sanderson – The Decision to Stop Trying After Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
In Episode #008, Kathy shares her experiences with recurrent pregnancy loss. She has had three live births in addition to over ten miscarriages. We discuss the intense emotional and psychological impacts of enduring going through recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL). Kathy also shares how she ultimately made the decision to stop trying for more children.
EP7- Healing Through Art
In Episode #007, Kierra shares her story of hope, after years of struggling with recurrent pregnancy loss. She experienced five miscarriages in total, as well as two live births, before it was determined that low progesterone was the culprit.
EP6- The Psychological Effects of Miscarriage, Laura Bauder’s Personal Story of Loss
In Episode #006, podcast host Laura Bauder introduces herself and shares her story of pregnancy loss. Miscarriage is difficult, emotionally, physically & mentally, which Laura touches on in this episode.
EP5- Recurrent Miscarriage, Adoption, IVF & APS, Allison Schaaf’s Personal Story Part IV of IV
In Episode #005, Allison Schaaf, founder of Miscarriage Hope Desk, continues to share her personal story with recurrent miscarriage, including domestic adoption, IVF, managing Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS) during pregnancy and how Allison has dealt with the...