In this week’s episode, I’m joined by Ana, a General nurse whose first pregnancy ended in an ectopic and the removal of her right fallopian tube.
Just days after her positive test, Ana began spotting. What followed was a whirlwind of hospital visits, confusing test results, and surgery, all without clear communication or follow-up care.
She shares so honestly about the grief, loneliness, and isolation that followed, and the lasting impact it’s had on her. As a healthcare professional herself, Ana also reflects on the gaps in compassionate care for those experiencing pregnancy loss.
This episode discusses ectopic pregnancy, surgery, and loss in detail, so please take care as you listen.
💛 As always, if you’ve been impacted by any kind of pregnancy loss, please know you are not alone.
Support links and resources are included in the show notes
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Resources & Support:
Ectopic Pregnancy Ireland
www.ectopicireland.ie
The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust (UK)www.ectopic.org.uk
Miscarriage Association of Ireland
Tel: 01 873 5702
www.miscarriage.ie
Féileacáin
Tel: 085 249 6464
www.feileacain.ie
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Ireland
www.pregnancyandinfantloss.ie
Gateway Women
https://gateway-women.com/bio/
Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
Irish Fertility Counsellors Association
https://fertilitycounsellors.ie/
Other Support Groups:
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