S8 E34 | Resilience Through Recurrent Loss: the Requirement for Self-Advocacy, Holistic Approaches, and Finding Joy

This episode features an in-depth discussion with community member Eleanor, who bravely shares her heartbreaking journey with recurrent pregnancy loss. She opens up about her first relatively straightforward pregnancy in 2019, followed by a series of devastating miscarriages over the next few years. She describes the emotional toll of each loss, the frustration with the medical system, and her determination to find answers through holistic approaches. Eleanor shares her most recent steps, including undergoing IVF and working closely with a fertility acupuncturist and naturopath to address potential underlying issues. She also discusses the value of a holistic approach, the limitations of the traditional medical system, and the power of community in healing. In this episode, you'll discover: The emotional and deeply personal toll of recurrent pregnancy loss Eleanor’s frustration with the medical system and the need for more comprehensive, holistic support The importance of self-care, finding joy, and taking breaks during the fertility journey An exploration of the available holistic approaches, including acupuncture, nutrition, and immune testing The Warriorship is a membership to help you navigate life after baby loss. It covers every stage of the recovery pathway, and provides support, advice, and a range of emotional tools to help you through this difficult time. This is more than a support group. For more information and to join The Warriorship go to: https://theworstgirlgangever.co.uk/warriorship/ The Worst Girl Gang Ever is a real, honest emotive podcast that covers the heartbreaking subject of miscarriage, infertility and baby loss, expect honest conversations about unspoken experiences. Hosted by TWGGE founders Bex Gunn and Laura Buckingham, this show is a chance to break the silence and really open up the dialogue around the topic of miscarriage and pregnancy loss. No more shame, no more taboo - let's ditch that for our children; the ones that will come, the ones that are and the ones that never came to be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices